Maple Leafs make a massive line-up change
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a massive change this summer when they moved William Nylander to center, putting him back on the third line behind Matthews and Tavares, but now, things may be shifting again.
A shift back to an old position
For seven years in Toronto, Nylander has patrolled the wing alongside some of the teams biggest stars, but the move down the middle was to give the team some extra depth and potentially get some young stars involved on the wing.
Now however, things could be changing, as it has been revealed that Nylander was skating alongside John Tavares in a recent practice, signalling that the move down the middle may not be permanent after all.
A temporary shift?
It's unclear just how long Nylander will stay at any position this season, but having the talent to play multiple positions will be key for them to be flexible if any injuries occur, as he is one of their most valuable players.
Ultimately, things could change at any moment as the Leafs look to make a deep run into the 2023-24 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but for now, it appears they're looking to be as flexible as possible as the season approaches, and that's a great move for Sheldon Keefe.
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OCTOBRE 5 | 402 ANSWERS Maple Leafs make a massive line-up change What position is best for Nylander? | ||
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