Sheldon Keefe: “Pontus Holmberg has earned the opportunity to take a step in the level of competition and the situations I’m putting him in”

#Leafs lines during practice Dec. 21/22

Bunting-Matthews-Nylander
Jarnkrok-Tavares-Marner
Kerfoot-Kampf-Engvall
Hunt-Holmberg-Anderson
Extras: Aston-Reese, Simmonds

Is there an update on Rasmus Sandin?

Keefe: No update other than that he is not going to play tomorrow. We will use the break to get a better sense of exactly where he is at. He just needs more time to be evaluated.

What gives Jordie Benn the ability to stick around, wait for an opportunity, and be ready when it comes?

Keefe: He is a veteran player who knows exactly who he is and what he needs to do.