"Jarnkrok specified that the forecheck is the key to getting their game going in the right direction, as it starts with getting the puck cleanly out of their zone and spending more time in the opponent's end of the rink. The veteran forward will be on the top line alongside William Nylander and John Tavares, where Jarnkrok stated his goal is to work hard to get the puck to his star linemates."
""He's a valuable guy," Berube said of Jarnkrok. "He does a lot of things out there, night in, night out that go unnoticed, that we notice that maybe you guys don't, or the fans. He's a good penalty killer, he's a hard worker, he does a lot of little things right all over the ice. And he can complement any line in certain ways, he's valuable.""
Toronto snapped a five-game losing streak. Jarnkrok emphasized that a strong forecheck helps clear the defensive zone and increases time in the opponent's end. He will skate on the top line with William Nylander and John Tavares and aims to work hard to get the puck to his star linemates. The 34-year-old has recorded four goals in 14 games and scored in each of the Maple Leafs' first three contests. Jarnkrok called his season hard to evaluate after sporadic play but described his return as nice and a pretty solid start. Coach Craig Berube praised his penalty killing, work ethic, versatility, and reliability.
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