Leafs deploying new lines tonight against the Canucks; the biggest change involves Matthews and Marner
With the puck set to drop here shortly, it appears as though Sheldon Keefe is running some new lines tonight against the Vancouver Canucks.
Much like we saw in last Sunday's game in Carolina, Keefe if splitting up Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner in an attempt to get both guys going. Matthews is slated to skate with Michael Bunting and William Nylander. Marner will skate on the team's 2nd line alongside Alexander Kerfoot and John Tavares.
In addition, Nick Robertson will slide down to the fourth (third) line with Pierre Engvall and Calle Jarnkrok. The only line that will remain untouched is the Aston-Reese/Kampf/Malgin line, which has been the Leafs' most dangerous and most consistent over the past few games.
There's another pretty significant development to report as well, as T.J. Brodie is expected to sit tonight, with Jordie Benn appearing likely to make his Leafs debut, skating with Justin Holl.
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NOVEMBRE 12 | 198 ANSWERS Leafs deploying new lines tonight against the Canucks; the biggest change involves Matthews and Marner Should the Leafs keep Matthews and Marner on separate lines moving forward? | ||
| Yes | 111 | 56.1 % |
| No | 87 | 43.9 % |
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