Leafs head coach reveals why Hunt remains a healthy scratch
Early this afternoon, Sheldon Keefe announced that Dryden Hunt will need to wait a bit longer to make his debut with the Buds; now we know more about why the Leafs are taking their time. Keefe announced that even with Hunt more familiar with the team, he doesn't see a reason to disrupt his team's flow as they have been playing at a really high level.
Hunt doesn't bring a huge element of the offensive side to the game as he tends to be more of a physical/defensive-minded forward. In other words, I wouldn't expect to see any line changes until the team gives Keefe a reason to make those changes.
As the team heads into the second half of the season, having a good selection of depth forwards and defense will only bode for the team, being able to give some players rest and allowing others a chance to showcase their skills as we approach the trade deadline.
Keefe on waiting to give Hunt a look: "It was a tough call, just because we do want to get him in and get him involved. At the same time, we don't necessarily see a reason to disrupt the lineup." #Leafs� Terry Koshan 🇺🇦 (@koshtorontosun) December 27, 2022
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DECEMBRE 27 | 622 ANSWERS Leafs head coach reveals why Hunt remains a healthy scratch Do you think we will see Dryden Hunt in the line up? | ||
| Yes | 402 | 64.6 % |
| No | 133 | 21.4 % |
| Send him to the Marlies/Waivers | 87 | 14 % |
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