He has been tagged as the franchise player by many, and it may be just about time to give him the contract that fits that label.
With two full National Hockey League seasons under his belt, 20-year-old Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Luke Schenn is no longer short on experience, and with the way he has been playing, it may be about time that he earns a hefty raise, whether it's with the Maple Leafs or not.
Here are three reasons why Luke Schenn has a good shot at receiving a lucrative contract come July 1, 2011.
Development
Both of those years, he has been learning from a coach with a great reputation in Ron Wilson. Not to mention the likes of Mike Komisarek, Francois Beauchemin, Tomas Kaberle, and Dion Phaneuf.
When Phaneuf came to Toronto, he made everyone around him better. Now that he is captain, he will be expected to continue doing exactly what he was, which means great things for the development of Schenn.
Supporting cast
The Maple Leafs logjam on defence has been well documented by the media, but that doesn't mean it's a bad thing, especially fo ...
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Toronto Maple Leafs: Three Reasons Why Luke Schenn Will Earn a Big Raise
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