Craig Berube on Troy Stecher's impact on the Leafs: "This guy is legit.. He has some snarl and isn't afraid to speak up, to the other team or to our team... I really like what he brings"

"Yeah, we'll get him in tonight. Coming into training camp, I thought he had a good camp. He is a competitor. He has good experience in the NHL, with close to 500 games in the league. He'll go in for Myers tonight. He is a first-pass guy. The experience helps a lot. He moves well, and he competes. Coming into camp, he really pushed for a spot."

"He has played with McCabe for quite some time, and we're just moving it around. Myers is out tonight, so we'll put Stecher with Mo, and Benning with Benoit. I think [Stecher] is a good fit no matter what. His game doesn't change, and that is important. He can jump in there and play a different role, almost, because his game is not going to change. He is simple, competes, skates, works, and makes the first pass."

"To be honest with you, I hadn't seen him a ton, right? But the reports were that you were getting a great person and a great teammate, and that is true. This guy is legit. What I didn't know about him is that he brings a ton of gamesmanship in the room and on the ice, which I really like."

Matt Benning will make his Maple Leafs debut, replacing Myers after a strong training camp. Benning brings nearly 500 NHL games of experience, competitive play, mobility, and reliable first passes, and he actively pushed for a roster spot. Troy Stecher will skate alongside Morgan Rielly while the coaching staff adjusts pairings due to Myers being out. Stecher's consistent, simple game allows him to adapt, jump into the play, skate hard, compete, and make the first pass, while requiring communication on rush decisions. Stecher was claimed on waivers for character and teammate qualities and adds gamesmanship, snarl, and vocal leadership.

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