A new trio are showing early chemistry and production in the preseason, suggesting they could transform a past Maple Leafs' weakness into a strength this season.
The Toronto Maple Leafs may have quietly uncovered an effective forward trio, and it's not one you'll find at the top of the lineup.
Through the early preseason slate, Scott Laughton, Steven Lorentz, and Easton Cowan have emerged as a surprisingly dominant unit, flashing instant chemistry, relentless pace, and a knack for tilting the ice.