Leafs scratch winger after a slow start
As per Leafs Head Coach Sheldon Keefe, forward Pierre Engvall will be out of the lineup for tonight's game against the Winnipeg Jets. Keefe is calling it a reset for the 6-foot-5 forward.
"He has looked tentative and hesitant to skate, and that's his No. 1 asset, to move his feet ... he hasn't done that here quite yet. Bit of a reset for him."
-Keefe on Engvall
-Keefe on Engvall
Engvall suffered an ankle injury during the off-season and has not looked himself. Through five games this season, while averaging 11 minutes and 44 seconds of ice time per night, Engvall has failed to record a point. Quite a disappointing start for the Swedish forward, who posted a career high 35 points (15 goals & 20 assists) in 78 games last season.
Engvall is a polarizing player here in Toronto. He has great speed, but at 6-foot-5, many feel he could use his large frame to play more physical. After a slow start, and with a rough game anticipated against the Winnipeg Jets tonight, perhaps it just made sense for Keefe to give Engvall the night off to allow for the player to come back refreshed next week.
| POLL | ||
22 OCTOBRE | 272 ANSWERS Leafs scratch winger after a slow start Are you disappointed with Engvall's play so far this season? | ||
| Yes, he is better than this | 180 | 66.2 % |
| No, this is what I expected | 92 | 33.8 % |
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