Cursebreaker (Toronto Maple Leafs NHL20 - Fun Only)

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Coach Sheldon Keefe announces Game 7 Preseason Lineup.

The last game of the preseason is a chance to make tweaks. To that end, backup goaltender Anton Khduobin gets the start. He will also get a start to start the season, likely against New Jersey, with Frederik Andersen starting the Season Home Opener. This will be the lineup used in the regular season

Without further ado, the lineup:

Nylander-Tavares-Marner
Sheary-Matthews-Hyman
Kapanen-Kerfoot-Mikheyev
Gauthier-Boyle-Haas

Reilly-Hamonic
Dermott-Byfuglien
Phaneuf-Holl

Starter: Khduobin
Backup: Andersen

Scratches: Salomaki, Ceci, Campbell

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LEAFS WIN FINAL PRESEASON GAME OVER BUFFALO

Anton Khduobin made 21 saves (.913 Save % & 2.00 GAA) and 4 different players scored as the Toronto Maple Leafs best Buffalo Sabres 4-2.

Buffalo got on the board first with a goal by Erik Haula at 4:11 of the 1st.

Second period, Kasperi Kapanen ties the game @ 9:38 and Morgan Reilly added an insurance at 18:09

Third period, Gauthier scored making it 3-1. Buffalo showed some life, Viktor Olofsson scoring to make it 3-2, but Travis Dermott iced it with an empty netter. Buffalo goalie Linus Ullmark made 31 saves of 34 shots, with a Save % of .912 and a GAA of 3.03





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Dubas reinforces AHL Marlies

General Manager Kyle Dubas has added 5 forwards and 1 goalie, all of whom will play in the AHL.

Centers Nico Sturm & Greg McKegg, Left Wing Mackenzie MacEachern and Right Wing Joe Blandisi have been joined by veteran goaltender Viktor Tasty. He was added to give Mike Smith someone who could play sparingly so he could break or injury. The alternative of using Joseph Woll was not appealing to coach Keefe or GM Dubas

With that in mind, the coach of the Marlies has released its Season Home Opener Roster.

Dominic Moore has been named Team Captain while Luke Schenn & Scott Sabourin will serve as alternates20200802_172755.jpeg20200802_172805.jpeg20200802_172738.jpeg

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Quote: Originally Posted by Vettz25

Dubas reinforces AHL Marlies General Manager Kyle Dubas has added 5 forwards and 1 goalie, all of whom will play in the AHL. Centers Nico Sturm & Greg McKegg, Left Wing Mackenzie MacEachern and Right Wing Joe Blandisi have been joined by veteran goaltender Viktor Tasty. He was added to give Mike Smith someone who could play sparingly so he could break or injury. The alternative of using Joseph Woll was not appealing to coach Keefe or GM Dubas With that in mind, the coach of the Marlies has released its Season Home Opener Roster. Dominic Moore has been named Team Captain while Luke Schenn & Scott Sabourin will serve as alternatesAttachment 181724Attachment 181725Attachment 181726 Sent from my LM-Q710.FGN using Operation Sports mobile app

*The veteran goaltender I signed is Viktor Fasth. I can't believe I didn't catch that. I am sorry

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CECI GETS CUT

Leafs Nation finally gets their wish and sees the departure of Cody Ceci, and got a surprisingly decent return.

Finding a partner in the New York Islanders, the Leafs receive the 2020 3rd Round Pick and Defenseman Jordan Schmaltz. Schmaltz gives the Leafs a different 7th defenseman to choose from.

The bottom pairing may be in constant flux this year, with Jordan Schmaltz, Dion Phaneuf and Justin Holl competing for two spots

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COACH KEEFE RELEASES REGULAR SEASON LINEUP

Ahead of the season opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning, head coach Sheldon Keefe has released the regular season lineup.

Notable addition is new backup goaltender Anton Khduobin. He will hopefully give the Leafs an edge in back to backs. He may be called upon in Game 2, as Games 1 & 2 are back to back.

Additionally Connor Sheary takes Left Wing on line 2 with Matthews & Kapanen.

P.S. I apologize for my phone's quality. If anyone's got tips on how to add photos here via mobile without that happening, by all means share! Please!20200810_120252.jpeg20200810_120301.jpeg20200810_120311.jpeg20200810_120332.jpeg

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LEAFS OPEN SEASON WITH A BOLT

Alexander Kerfoot had 2 goals and Auston Matthews finished with a goal and 2 assists to help the Maple Leafs best the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2.

The Maple Leafs Special Teams were on point with Brian Boyle scoring a shorthanded goal and Kerfoot and Matthews each scoring PowerPlay goals

The Maple Leafs played with a surprising edge to their game, with a total of 38 hits in the game. Dustin Byfuglien & Travis Hamonic tied for team lead with 9 each

Next up for the Leafs is a date with the New Jersey Devils followed by a visit by the rivaling Montreal Canadiens

TOR Scorers:
Kerfoot (2), Matthews, Boyle, Dermott, Sheary

TBL Scorers:
Hedman, Stamkos

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AHL Marlies adds depth

The team added centers Kevin Rooney and Ryan Fitzgerald in at attempt to add to depth at the Center position

As such, the team has released new lines in advance of the next game, a home game versus the expansion team Hawaii Islanders20200810_140448.jpeg20200810_140501.jpeg20200810_140511.jpeg20200810_140534.jpeg

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