The Leafs closed out the pre-season with a 7-6 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday night. Viktor Stalberg scored his team-leading sixth goal of the exhibition season and has solidified a place on the opening night roster.
“In my mind’s eye, Stalberg will be in the starting lineup Thursday night,” said Leafs coach Ron Wilson.
To answer any goaltending questions, Wilson also promptly stated:
“And I’ll just say right now, Vesa will be starting on Thursday so there’s no controversy.”
The Leafs players head to Huntsville for some orientation sessions that include paintballing and golf.
Toronto opens the regular season on Thursday when they host the Montreal Canadiens.
In Scotland, the Toronto Marlies dropped the final of the Gardiner Cup to the Hamilton Bulldogs.
Here are the hockey headlines in the news this morning:
Leafs News
- Rookie Stalberg proves he’s ready for Leafs Toronto Star
- Nazem Kadri told to light up OHL Toronto Star
- Leaf Watch Toronto Star
- Stalberg shines in Leafs loss National Post
- Leafs send Kadri back to London National Post
- Sabres bring Leafs back to earth CP
- Kadri returned to junior team CP
- There’s a new attitude Toronto Sun
- Stalberg hoping for chance to inflict pain Toronto Sun
- London calling Kadri Toronto Sun
- Leafs Make The Proper Call FAN 590
Marlies News
NHL News
- Fleury to announce hockey future on Monday National Post
- Recasting the culture, in one fell swoop The Globe And Mail
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