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.
Bookmarks