"In practice, the both the forward lines and defensive pairs saw an extreme shakeup, with the latter coming as a result of poor play and the former due to injury. The updated defensive pairs see Jake McCabe and Brandon Carlo on the top pair, with Mermis skating alongside Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Simon Benoit splitting the bottom pair with Philippe Myers."
"The Maple Leafs have a home-and-home incoming on Friday and Saturday, kicking things off with a trip to Buffalo on Friday before hosting the Sabres on Saturday night. After starting the season 3-3-1, the Maple Leafs are hoping to cut the annual October blues early and establish some good habits in hopes that they can capitalize on slow starts from teams like the Tampa Bay Lightning."
The Toronto Maple Leafs placed veteran Chris Tanev on injured reserve after a 5-2 loss and list defenceman Morgan Rielly as questionable for Friday's game in Buffalo. Dakota Mermis was recalled from the Toronto Marlies. Practice produced major changes to defensive pairs and forward lines due to injury and performance; Jake McCabe and Brandon Carlo form the top pair, Mermis skates with Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and Simon Benoit pairs with Philippe Myers. Forward shifts include Max Domi centring the fourth line, William Nylander on the top line with Auston Matthews, and Easton Cowan returning. The Leafs are 3-3-1 and play a home-and-home with Buffalo Friday and Saturday.
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