"The loss of the hundred-point, two-way play of Marner will be felt, but the sign-and-trade with the Vegas Golden Knights that brought back Nicolas Roy helped strengthen the Maple Leafs' bottom six. As questions swirl about who will step up in Marner's absence, Toronto may have quietly assembled a third line capable of making a real impact when it matters most."
"Current prognostications suggest that Roy will center fellow newcomer Dakota Joshua and Bobby McMann on the Maple Leafs' third line. Craig Berube will use training camp to confirm that trio, but it's the team's best option. Roy, well over six feet tall, established himself as a reliable third-line center for Vegas over the past four seasons. During that time, he scored double-digit goals (15,14,13,15) and between thirty to forty points (39, 30, 41, 31) per year."
The Toronto Maple Leafs addressed playoff-depth concerns by acquiring Nicolas Roy, Dakota Joshua, and Bobby McMann to fortify their forward group. The acquisitions add size, forechecking, special-teams versatility, and secondary scoring to a lineup losing Mitch Marner's hundred-point, two-way contributions. Roy projects as a dependable third-line center with consistent goal and point totals and strong puck decisions. Joshua brings physicality and a scoring touch when healthy. Bobby McMann adds depth on the wing. General manager Brad Treliving still seeks a top-six forward, while coach Craig Berube will finalize lineup roles during training camp.
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