Michael Bunting has been a fantastic story this season in Toronto. A Scarborough native who grew up a Leafs fan. Playing for the Soo Greyhouds under Kyle Dubas, Bunting was drafted in 2014 in the 4th round, 117th overall by Arizona.
He had to work and grind his way into the NHL, finally finding his way into a regular role just last season. Bunting's scrappy style, nose for the net, and familiarity with Dubas made him an ideal target for the Leafs this past off season.
Bunting has been quoted saying that he tried to emulate the playing style of Brad Marchand - fast, skilled, and annoying as hell, but his favourite Leafs players didn't exactly play that style.