Toronto Maple Leafs Make Major Roster Changes After Embarrassing Loss to Ottawa
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Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube is shaking things up today ahead of the team's match against the Calgary Flames.
The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped their game against the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Saturday, dropping the season series between the rivals 0-3.
The Senators are the only team in the NHL to beat the Leafs three times this season.
Understandably, Craig Berube and the players are not happy about the result.
After the game, Berube addressed the media as usual and said he didn't like the team's energy, while also talking about potential lineup changes.
"I didn't love the energy levels the last couple of games to be honest with you. Just success that we've had and the chemistry that they have. I wanted to create a line with Laughton and Lorenz and Jarny, just more of an identity line, a checking line."
During morning skate today, Berube noted how the mood was a bit different than normal and the guys were much more quiet than usual, but added that it was a good thing.
He knows the players are just as upset as he is, and he wants them to channel that into their next game tonight against Calgary.
Based on the lines Berube put together for the morning skate session today, it does appear as though there will be some changes for the game.
Newly acquired center Scott Laughton will be on the fourth line alongside Calle Jarnkrok and Steven Lorentz, forming what Berube is calling the 'identity line.'
The top six remains largely the same with Tavares stepping up between Holmberg and Nylander while Domi slides back to being with Nicholas Robertson and Bobby McMann.
Joseph Woll will be getting the start in goal.
The Leafs are four points back of the Florida Panthers with two games in hand so tonight's game will be critical if they want to win the division.
Be sure to tune in at 7:30 PM EST for puck drop to see if they can pull of the win, and whether or not Berube will stick with his new lines for the entire game.
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