Maple Leafs Fan Favourite May No Longer Have a Spot on the Opening Night Roster
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As the Toronto Maple Leafs make several roster changes, adding versatility and depth, one fan favourite will need to battle for a roster spot on opening night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have undergone significant offseason adjustments, shifting to a depth-focused approach following the departure of Mitch Marner.
One of the latest additions is Dakota Joshua, who was traded to the Maple Leafs from the Vancouver Canucks. His arrival reflects the team's evolving identity, aiming to become more physical and harder to play against.
While this added depth is promising for the team overall, it also means that some players may find themselves with reduced roles -- or even on the outside looking in entirely.
As Bryan Hayes noted on TSN's OverDrive, and shared via TSN on X:
"There's guys that haven't proven that they can score goals, one of those guys being Bobby McMann. So it's not like McMann can put his hand up in guaranteed a spot on the opening day line up. He's making $1.3M. He might just be the 13th forward. It's possible."
Bobby McMann had a breakout season last year, scoring 20 goals and 34 points in 74 games. However, he went cold late in the season and into the playoffs, finishing with zero goals in 13 postseason games.
There's been speculation that Marner's departure could open up a top-six opportunity for McMann, but it's just as likely that his role could be reduced.
With the Leafs prioritizing depth and lineup flexibility, players like McMann will need to prove themselves early to secure consistent ice time and maintain their role on the team.
| POLL | ||
JUILLET 31 | 820 ANSWERS Maple Leafs Fan Favourite May No Longer Have a Spot on the Opening Night Roster Will Bobby McMann make the opening day roster? | ||
| Yes | 671 | 81.8 % |
| No | 149 | 18.2 % |
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