Maple Leafs projected lineup vs. the Sharks: Craig Berube makes his biggest change of the season
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The Toronto Maple Leafs need a win against the San Jose Sharks tonight, and there is no denying that Craig Berube's lineup going into this one is actually quite bold.
Tonight is an important game for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they are looking to put a stop to the San Jose Sharks, who are hungry to prove themselves as a young team.
The Leafs need all of the points they can get, especially since they are in the playoff hunt, and the teams above them keep winning games at the wrong time.
Of course, in order to get a win tonight, the Maple Leafs have to come correct with their lineup, which has been rock solid over the past couple of weeks.
However, a wrench has been thrown into their plans as forward Bobby McMann will not be playing against the Sharks due to a suspension.
Toronto Maple Leafs lineup tries something new
Leafs head coach Craig Berube has been forced to make some lineup changes, and there is one change in particular that has made waves since yesterday.
Of course, that change is Nick Robertson replacing William Nylander on the second line. Now, Nylander goes down to the third line with Dakota Joshua and Nicolas Roy.
The first and fourth lines will largely remain the same. Meanwhile, on defense, Henry Thrun is gearing up to officially make his Maple Leafs debut.
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Extra: McMann (suspended), Maccelli
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Extra: McMann (suspended), Maccelli
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Only time will tell whether or not this lineup is what the Maple Leafs need to put the Sharks tonight. Regardless, it should be a good game.
The Maple Leafs have won four of their last five, and with Dennis Hildeby in goal, this game should be one to remember.
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DECEMBRE 11 | 405 ANSWERS Maple Leafs projected lineup vs. the Sharks: Craig Berube makes his biggest change of the season Do you believe the Toronto Maple Leafs will defeat the San Jose Sharks tonight? | ||
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