The American-ization of the Leafs franchise continues... Connolly isn't on the same level as Brad Richards but
if healthy, can actually be a decent play making Centre-man. He's injury prone but his stats in recent seasons have averaged out to be about 70 points if/per 82 games played. If he plays an entire season, he can approach point per game playing alongside Kessel.
http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=370708
CONNOLLY AGREES TO TWO-YEAR, $9.5M DEAL WITH MAPLE LEAFS