Maple Leafs lineup vs. the Jets: Craig Berube forced to make multiple big changes
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Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has been forced to change his lineup as William Nylander is injured against the Winnipeg Jets.
William Nylander and Simon Benoit are two players who are going to be out of the Toronto Maple Leafs' lineup against the Winnipeg Jets.
This is the worst possible outcome for the Leafs, who are in need of a win as they remain just two points shy of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
As a result, Leafs head coach Craig Berube has been forced to get creative. The team is going to be calling up Jacob Quillan, all while promoting others on the team.
According to Joshua Kloke, the team's lineup changes have been confirmed, and as you are about to witness, they're pretty dramatic.
Toronto Maple Leafs announce their lineup changes
Essentially, Calle Jarnkrok and Philippe Myers are going to play. Joseph Woll is being replaced by Dennis Hildeby after a rough night against the Golden Knights.
There was also some bad news concerning the likes of Nylander, as the Leafs prepare for the Minnesota Wild on Monday.
Maple Leafs lineup news tonight against the Jets: Dennis Hildeby starts. Calle Jarnkrok in the lineup. No Simon Benoit.
Craig Berube said William Nylander is not only out of the lineup tonight but also unlikely for Monday's game against the Wild.
Craig Berube said William Nylander is not only out of the lineup tonight but also unlikely for Monday's game against the Wild.
This is an interesting lineup for the Maple Leafs, and it is one that is facing lots of pressure, as the season is winding down faster than ever.
The Olympic break is going to offer some relief, but there is still a risk that the injuries only get worse and worse from here on out.
Simply put, the Leafs are going to need to tread carefully, and they are going to have to bring a huge effort to Winnipeg.
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