Alex Kerfoot not satisfied with his production in a contract year, drops a solid quote on his struggles this season

Kerfoot is currently in the last year of a contract that carries an annual cap hit of $3.5 million. Given his early seasons struggles, one might wonder if this causes concerns for the player regarding his next contract, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent next July 1st. But the 28-year-old downplayed being in his contract year, saying that when you are struggling as a player, you feel it regardless of whether or not you are signed to a long term deal.

Heading into last night's game, Kerfoot had just two goals in 29 games played this season, meaning he doubled his goal output for the year last night. Additionally, and perhaps most shockingly, in this his fourth season with Toronto, Kerfoot had not recorded a two goal game as a Maple Leaf until last night. A surprising statistic given he posted 51 points for the team last season, only 13 being goals. To Kerfoot, it doesn't matter whether he has 8 years remaining on a deal or if he's in a contract year - he would never be satisfied with subpar production.

As for Kerfoot, hopefully for his sake, his two goal performance can boost his confidence offensively going forward. As whether or not he would like to admit it, the money and term of his next contract are riding on his performance this season.