Marlies Forward Showing Leafs They Have Scoring Solution Within Organization

Earlier this season, long-time Marlies forward Alex Steeves made some controversial comments about potentially leaving the Leafs' organization when his contract expires at the end of the year.

This week, however, the 25-year-old clarified his previous comments and re-iterated that he loves being in Toronto.

On the heels of saying he wants to remain a member of the Leafs organization, Steeves set another Marlies record by scoring his 95th career goal in a Marlies uniform, breaking Ryan Hamilton's record that was set in 2013.

Steeves has now scored a goal in each of his last 4 games and has 7 goals in his last 7 games, leaving many asking why the Leafs have not given him more of an opportunity.

The undrafted free agent signing can play both center and wing, which gives Craig Berube lineup flexibility. He can skate well and would clearly give the Leafs a shooting threat in the bottom-six, which they desperately need.

Steeves has been loyal to the Leafs organization and it would only be beneficial for the Leafs to return the favour and give him an opportunity where he plays more than fourth line minutes.