""Maccelli is a guy who can make plays - we all know that - so that is going to be a big part of it," said Berube at the outset of camp. "Is he making the right plays and the right decisions with the puck? Is he getting Matthews the puck enough for opportunities? It is just about him playing 200 feet, too. That line is going to play against good lines, so he needs to be solid defensively, too.""
"They are playing with some good players; we have a pretty good lineup tonight. We just want to see how they look. I loved both of their games in Ottawa. I thought Easton played a really direct game and did some good things. Those are the type of things I am looking for; for a young kid like him, how is he going to fit in our lineup? Where is he going to fit? Can he do certain things to maybe play wit"
"With Joseph Woll away on a leave of absence, Dennis Hildeby (expected to play two periods) and Arthur Akhtyamov have an opportunity to reassure Leafs brass about the reliability of their goaltending depth, with the length of Woll's absence currently undetermined."
Maple Leafs will host the Senators in the first 2025-26 preseason home game with a nearly full NHL-calibre lineup. Nicolas Roy, Simon Benoit and Max Domi are managing minor injuries, and Max Domi is away for a funeral, creating roster openings. Luke Haymes, Easton Cowan and Ben Dandford receive NHL opportunities tonight. Joseph Woll is on an undefined leave of absence, so Dennis Hildeby (expected to play two periods) and Arthur Akhtyamov will start in net to demonstrate goaltending depth. Matias Maccelli will skate on the Knies-Matthews line as coaches evaluate his playmaking, decision-making and 200-foot defensive responsibility.
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