Quote Originally Posted by Will View Post
Tavares and Marner have looked impressive during the pre-season. Matthews as well and that's playing with Tyler Ennis on one wing.
I wonder how Kadri does with new linemates. I don't think he'll have anybody on his wing who is considered to be a solid goal scorer (yet) although Kadri has scored more than he's assisted on (or close to it) the last few years.

What do you do at backup? MacElhenny or Sparks?
Matthews continues to prove that you can have anyone on his line and he'll still perform. As for the back-up role, that's a tricky one IMO. MacElhenny has done well in the role, and IMO deserves to keep it based on last season and so far in the pre season, but then you run the risk of losing Sparks, because he'd have to go through waivers. Odds are at 25 Sparks may get picked up by someone; MacElhenny at 35 most likely won't get pick up at this time. If the Leafs lose Sparks though they still have Pickard with the Marlies, and Woll in the pipeline.