John Klingberg's New Partner Has Been Revealed
As Leafs' training camp continues to develop, we may know where John Klingberg falls in the roster and who his new defensive partner is.
John Klingberg a Big Addition for the Leafs' Back End this Offseason
Klingberg was one of the Leafs' many additions this offseason after being traded from the Ducks to the Wild the season prior. Many were big fans of the acquisition, as Klingberg is a puck-moving defenseman who has the ability to score and potentially play on the second powerplay.
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John Klingberg Impresses at Camp and His Defensive Pairing May Be Known
As Leafs' training camp gets underway, it's hard not to dive into where players might slot into the roster. While nothing is official of course, and the camp is still split into two player groups, it is interesting to see Klingberg paired with McCabe, who many have projected as being the second pairing for the Leafs behind Rielly and Brodie.
Matthew Knies joins John Tavares and Sam Lafferty.
John Klingberg is paired with Jake McCabe.
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Klingberg Unsure Where he Will Slot In To Lineup
As for Klingberg himself, he isn't sure where exactly he will fit into the lineup. However, it is clear that his new coach Sheldon Keefe has been impressed with his play.
Skated with McCabe today: He's strong. We've been able to communicate on Day 1, it was good.
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Do you think Klingberg and McCabe will be partners this year? | ||
| Yes | 471 | 81.3 % |
| No | 108 | 18.7 % |
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