As far as notable prospects featuring for the Leafs, only Mitch Marner, Trevor Moore and Andrew Neilsen are going to be playing tonight. We do, however, get to see Kerby Rychel suit up for the first time as a Maple Leaf, injecting some more intrigue into the game. Judging by the line rushes in practice today, it looks like Rychel is going to be given first line opportunities on Nazem Kadri’s left-wing opposite Connor Brown, who will line up on the right wing.
Rychel has seen his former first round pick pedigree drop after some disagreements with the Columbus Blue Jackets about his opportunity and usage.