It’s no different in Toronto, where GM Kyle Dubas has been very active since the Leafs‘ first-round exit with various trades and free agents signings, resulting in a new-look Toronto Marlies roster heading into the opening weekend of the season.
Lack of options will not be a problem for head coach Sheldon Keefe, who has a stacked depth chart to select from. The club can also easily delve into the ECHL to promote one of the prospects developing in Newfoundland, such is depth currently in the organisation.
Keefe’s greatest challenge will be keeping the experienced players, especially the forwards, happy with their ice-time and deployment while also succeeding in his main task of ensuring Toronto’s fledgling prospects receive adequate opportunity and playing time.