"The Toronto Maple Leafs are heading to Quebec to face the Montreal Canadiens in their third preseason game Thursday night and the roster they are bringing is full of players who could seize the opportunity that's in front of them. Of course, the Canadiens will be dressing virtually their full NHL lineup since they want to give their fans a show. Meanwhile, head coach Craig Berube will be having a lineup that is almost full of players who aren't sure where they will be playing hockey when the regular season kicks off. The good part of it is, though, that this is the time to try and impress their coach -- to do something up against a tougher opponent on-paper to maybe prevent a demotion down to the AHL or to be placed on waivers in the coming days."
"Easton Cowan His name doesn't even really need to be mentioned anymore. At the start of training camp it seemed likely that Cowan was going to be sent down to the AHL's Toronto Marlies to get some more seasoning after winning the Memorial Cup with the London Knights as his last junior hockey memory. Now? Not so much. Heading into his third consecutive preseason game, Cowan is clearly getting all the chances to pop and make this team right out of training camp at 20 years old."
The Maple Leafs travel to Quebec to play the Canadiens in their third preseason game with a roster full of players competing for NHL spots. The Canadiens plan to dress nearly a full NHL lineup to give fans a strong showing. Many Leafs in Craig Berube's lineup face uncertain regular-season destinations and can use the game to impress coaches and avoid demotion to the AHL or placement on waivers. Projected lineups show depth players and prospects for both teams across forward and defensive groups. Easton Cowan is receiving significant preseason opportunities and is positioned to make the team at age 20.
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