Dave Feschuk of the Toronto Star: Jack Han was an assistant coach for the Toronto Marlies (AHL) for three seasons, with last year being his last. Han believes that at some point next season Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe could use the line strategy of using two forwards and three defensemen.
“I haven’t talked to Sheldon (since writing about the concept) but I would say the likelihood is pretty high. I think you’ll see some of that,” he said.
Some teams already keep a third man high on the forecheck.