Toronto Maple Leafs make some baffling scratches prior to game against the Dallas Stars
The Toronto Maple Leafs are playing against the Dallas Stars tonight and head coach Craig Berube has made some interesting scratches in his lineup.
So far this season, the Maple Leafs have been a powerhouse, however, one thing that has truly held them back has been their bottom-six and it has caused issues for Craig Berube.
Craig Berube makes big lineup changes as the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Dallas Stars
Going into tonight's game against the Dallas Stars, the Maple Leafs are going with a stacked top line of Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, and William Nylander.
Meanwhile, the second line is going to consist of John Tavares, Matthew Knies, and Max Pacioretty. This is followed up by a third line of Max Domi, Nick Robertson, and Bobby McMann.
As for the fourth line, David Kampf is officially back in the lineup, and this has left two odd men out on offense.
Those men just so happen to be Pontus Holmberg and Connor Dewar.
Given the fact that Ryan Reaves is in the lineup, the scratching of Holmberg seems like a baffling decision.
Meanwhile, on defense, the team has decided to scratch Philippe Myers at the last minute, and put in Simon Benoit instead.
Looks like Benoit stays in and Timmins returns.
These are some very interesting choices from head coach Craig Berube, although he sure does love his gritty lineups.
This is ultimately why guys likes Reaves continue to get opportunities, even if the offensive production just isn't there.
Either way, tonight is a big game for the Leafs, and they are going to need a big game from their biggest players.
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