"All that remains as an open spot appears to be the fourth-line right wing role. For Thursday night's game against Detroit, top prospect Easton Cowan will be taking that responsibility. But there are still several other forwards like Calle Jarnkrok, Michael Pezzetta, David Kampf, and Nick Robertson on the NHL roster who are vying for that exact spot in the lineup."
"As mentioned above, this is Cowan's opportunity to shine. It will most likely be in limited minutes but with all the veterans behind him putting on the pressure, the 20-year-old winger will need to produce something or look like he belongs. If Cowan even is just mediocre for Thursday night's game, then it might make the decision to send him down to the AHL and start his season with the Toronto Marlies, even easier than it is right now."
Toronto's preseason is nearly complete with final roster decisions remaining ahead of the October 8 season opener in Montreal. The only likely open spot is fourth-line right wing, with top prospect Easton Cowan starting Thursday against Detroit while Calle Jarnkrok, Michael Pezzetta, David Kampf, and Nick Robertson also compete. The projected Leafs lines feature Matthews–Knies–Domi and Tavares–McMann–Nylander, with defensive pairings led by McCabe–Tanev and Rielly–Carlo and Anthony Stolarz backed up by Dennis Hildeby in goal. Detroit's projected lineup includes Larkin, DeBrincat, Raymond, Seider, and John Gibson.
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