Phil Kessel leads the league in goals, 2nd in points, and has been everything advertised when brought to the Maple Leafs from the Bruins. Although he has been one of the best forwards in the league if not the best, Leafs MVP award a third of the season is Dion Phaneuf. The Leafs are in a position to make the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons has a huge part because of Phaneuf. Phaneuf as Captain has changed the locker room and the losing culture within the organization, and his leadership to go along with his outstanding play in the backend offensively and defensively warrants Leafs MVP so far in the season.