"He was great for us. I learned a lot from him. He's a super human and a really good coach. We were very happy that he got another head job in Seattle. They're playing really good defense and aren't giving up much. They take care of the middle of the ice really well. They have some good young players over there. To me, they're defending really well."
"It is just part of being a team. We did it last year, too. There are guys who probably don't deserve to come out at times, but I think it is important that we try to use everybody. It is a tough schedule this year, like always, and you need 23 men. I don't necessarily want to just change the lineup for changing (sake), but I think it is important that we try to use everybody as much as we can."
The Maple Leafs conclude a five-games-in-eight-days stretch and seek a third consecutive victory versus the 2-0-2 Seattle Kraken. The Kraken play fast, possess tremendous individual skill, and combine solid top-to-bottom defense with strong goaltending. Craig Berube praises Lane Lambert's coaching background and notes Seattle's defensive structure and emerging young players. Berube describes the re-insertion of Steven Lorentz as a numbers-driven, roster-depth decision, scratches Calle Jarnkrok, and expects Lorentz to resume his prior strong play after returning from an injury-causing hit. Teams require a full 23-man roster to navigate a tough schedule.
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