The Toronto Maple Leafs face a lineup change following Mitch Marner's trade to the Vegas Golden Knights. General manager Brad Treliving acquired Matias Maccelli but external options are limited. Internal candidates are essential, and training camp will showcase potential players for the top line alongside Matthews and Knies. William Nylander emerges as the second-best player, with impressive scoring records, though combining him with Matthews is debatable due to depth implications. Nick Robertson also presents a young option, contingent on overcoming past difficulties with the Maple Leafs.
William Nylander is now the Maple Leafs' second-best player. The silky-smooth winger has scored over forty goals in three consecutive seasons. He has scored eighty or more points in four straight years.
Including Nylander with Knies and Matthews would hinder the Maple Leafs' forward depth. The offense on the team's second line would suffer, making it easier for opposing coaches to create a checking line.
Nick Robertson is an interesting option. He, along with Knies, is a young, talented player with the bulk of their career ahead of them.
Toronto has a few intriguing choices for the right wing position, and multiple players will likely be allowed to display their skill and chemistry with Matthews.
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