Six way-too-early observations from Maple Leafs camp, including Pacioretty’s strong start
Easton Cowan, Nick Robertson and Pontus Holmberg continue to jockey for roster spots, with varying degrees of success.
Insider Hints at Max Pacioretty’s Future After Maple Leafs Debut
The Toronto Maple Leafs opened their preseason with an overtime loss against the Ottawa Senators, although Max Pacioretty made a powerful statement in his first game for the franchise. The veteran wrapped up his debut scoring two goals in the team's 6–5 loss to the Sens and pretty much confirming his presence on the Leasf regular-season roster.
Max Pacioretty shines in embarrassing preseason loss for Leafs.
NHL veteran Max Pacioretty was one of the few bright spots for the Maple Leafs on Sunday. The first game of the preseason was an ugly one for the Toronto Maple Leafs who, despite icing what looked very much like a National Hockey League roster, saw themselves struggling against an Ottawa Senators roster that featured very few NHL regulars.
Maple Leafs Takeaways: Pacioretty shines with two goals, assist as tryout continues
The guy in the middle of the action for the Maple Leafs on Sunday was the 35-year-old who’s in camp on a professional tryout attempting to prove he’s put all his injury issues behind him.
Maple Leafs Preseason: Pacioretty Talks Health, Tavares Pairing
Max Pacioretty is eager to prove himself at Toronto Maple Leafs training camp, and early signs suggest he’s feeling better than ever. After several injury-riddled seasons, the former Montreal Canadiens captain is determined to show that he still has plenty left in the tank.
Fitting Max Pacioretty into the Maple Leafs lineup
A few weeks back I made a case that a youth movement is in the Leafs best interest. Whether players like Easton Cowan or Fraser Minten are ready today or not, any sign that they are ready to be developed at the NHL level should give them a priority roster spot over bringing in a player like Max Pacioretty.
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Maple Leafs Might Have Found Something in PTO Forward
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Senators top Maple Leafs in overtime to win first preseason game
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Report: Maple Leafs Working on 2 Trades for Roster Space
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3 Maple Leafs Prospects to Watch During the Preseason
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