Hope is evident on a couple of fronts. Tyler Bertuzzi gives the Leafs an additional net-front presence, along with Tavares, for tip-ins and rebounds. Ugly goals around the net become more critical when the checking gets tighter in the playoffs.
A more seasoned Matthew Knies can also be an option. Matthews has the size and playoff experience to deal with the closer attention that postseason hockey will bring.
Another possibility that the Leafs seem more willing to try is using Timothy Liljegren on the point. Sheldon Keefe must give this a meaningful chance during the final games of the regular season.
Hope is evident on a couple of fronts. Tyler Bertuzzi gives the Leafs an additional net-front presence, along with Tavares, for tip-ins and rebounds. Ugly goals around the net become more critical when the checking gets tighter in the playoffs.
A more seasoned Matthew Knies can also be an option. Matthews has the size and playoff experience to deal with the closer attention that postseason hockey will bring.
Another possibility that the Leafs seem more willing to try is using Timothy Liljegren on the point. Sheldon Keefe must give this a meaningful chance during the final games of the regular season.
Hope is evident on a couple of fronts. Tyler Bertuzzi gives the Leafs an additional net-front presence, along with Tavares, for tip-ins and rebounds. Ugly goals around the net become more critical when the checking gets tighter in the playoffs.
A more seasoned Matthew Knies can also be an option. Matthews has the size and playoff experience to deal with the closer attention that postseason hockey will bring.
Another possibility that the Leafs seem more willing to try is using Timothy Liljegren on the point. Sheldon Keefe must give this a meaningful chance during the final games of the regular season.
