Fansided · Oct 17, 2018
Toronto Maple Leafs: Kapanen Must Stay on Matthews Line
The Toronto Maple Leafs Kasperi Kapanen, the 22nd overall pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, is finally getting the opportunity to show what kind of player he can be.
Head coach Mike Babcock began the season scrambling to find a replacement on the right side of Auston Matthews’ line as William Nylander awaits a new deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Babcock not only found a temporary replacement but may have found a permanent linemate for the superstar centre.
Tyler Ennis started the season as Matthews’ winger, but after a slow start by the team in their first two games, Babcock made a line swap. This paved the way for Kapanen to get a chance with Matthews.