"Jarnkrok went from being a potential extra forward, or even someone who was traded before the season started last month, to a winger who has scored timely goals and has three on the season in just five games. Only Auston Matthews has scored more goals than the 34-year-old Swedish winger for the Maple Leafs, but he will now be a healthy scratch."
"Lorentz will be returning on the fourth line next to Nicolas Roy and Dakota Joshua, providing a pretty solid bottom trio with an ability to play in all three zones. And as head coach Craig Berube mentioned, via The Hockey News' David Alter, it is really just a numbers game. Cowan is up on the top line with Matthews and Matthew Knies, the trio of Matias Maccelli with John Tavares and William Nylander has looked solid,"
The Toronto Maple Leafs began the 2025-26 season 3-2-0 with mixed results. Calle Jarnkrok scored three timely goals in five games but was made a healthy scratch for the Seattle game. Steven Lorentz returns from a minor injury and slots onto the fourth line beside Nicolas Roy and Dakota Joshua. Roster depth and line performance drove the decision, with Easton Cowan elevated to the top line and Nick Robertson providing offensive lift on the third line. Head coach Craig Berube described the move as purely a numbers decision. Jarnkrok faces a difficult path back unless roster changes occur.
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