"For the first preseason game at home in front of (more) Leafs fans, Toronto is going to be putting out on the ice a roster that looks very close to what we could see when they open their season on October 9 against the Montreal Canadiens. Oh, and they're facing a visiting Senators squad that doesn't have a whole lot of NHL talent on it, too."
"Matthew Knies - Auston Matthews - Matias MaccelliBobby McMann - John Tavares - William NylanderDakota Joshua - Luke Haymes - Nick RobertsonSteven Lorentz - Scott Laughton - Easton Cowan Morgan Rielly - Brandon CarloJake McCabe - Chris TanevOliver Ekman-Larsson - Ben Danford Dennis HIldeby(Artur Akhtyamov)"
"All eyes are on how Rielly starts this season. After getting to have a little bit of a heart-to-heart with head coach Craig Berube over the summer, the veteran blueliner is expected to at least improve on his below-average performance last season. Now, he makes his preseason debut in front of a home crowd looking for something more. Could he maybe use this potential domination against a weaker roster as a jumping off point? And to maybe get some confidence that he can actually get as involved offensively a"
Toronto hosts Ottawa at Scotiabank Arena for a preseason matchup featuring a near-regular Maple Leafs roster likely resembling the October 9 season opener. The first exhibition went to a Leafs group of Marlies, depth players, and prospects by a 4-3 score in Ottawa, but the home game could be more lopsided against a Senators squad lacking NHL talent. Projected Maple Leafs lines include Matthew Knies, Auston Matthews and Matias Maccelli up top and a defensive group led by Morgan Rielly. Rielly remains a focal point after offseason conversations with head coach Craig Berube and aims for improved play and offensive involvement.
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