4 options to replace Scott Laughton on Leafs' fourth line
Scott Laughton will be out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, prompting the Maple Leafs to consider four internal options to replace the fourth-line centre.
Craig Berube on shifting Max Domi to center in practice after Laughton's injury: "Moving Max into that third hole gives us more depth in our lines"
Max Domi has been moved to center after Scott Laughton's injury to provide middle-ice puck possession, skating, passing, and added depth to the forward lines.
Craig Berube on the impact of Scott Laughton's injury on Easton Cowan: "I don't think it changes Easton's game that much... Easton can play different roles at different times"
Scott Laughton's injury creates a significant lineup hole; David Kampf provides reliable, penalty-killing depth while Easton Cowan and Matthew Knies adapt to increased roles.
With Scott Laughton out week-to-week, David Kampf steps into the 4C position for the start of the Leafs' regular season
Scott Laughton is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, raising questions about Easton Cowan's role and prompting lineup adjustments for the Toronto Maple Leafs.