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Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Marner, Stolarz, Woll and Steeves
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Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Marner, Stolarz, Woll and Steeves

Here’s a quick look at the latest news on the Toronto Maple Leafs, covering everything from player usage to recent performances and upcoming projects. Focused on Mitch MarnerIce time, goaltending and the Marlies’ first loss of the season, here are four quick shots from the Maple Leafs.

First quick shot: Mitch Marner’s intense ice time in Boston

Head Coach Craig Bérubé admitted to abusing Mitch Marner during the game against the Boston Bruins. Marner logged 26 minutes and 12 seconds, the most ice time he’s had in over two years. “I abused it,” Berube said, acknowledging that penalties and overtime took their toll. While praising Marner’s shorthanded skills, Bérubé emphasized that he would look to balance Marner’s minutes in future games.

Marner has been solid this season with 10 points in nine games. If Bérubé tries to focus more on having Marner on the ice in offensive situations, who is going to take up Marner’s minutes to kill?

Quick Shot Two: Maple Leafs Goalie Decisions: Stolarz vs. Woll

With Joseph Woll Back in the lineup, the Maple Leafs have a few options in goal. Anthony Stolarz made 30 saves in the game against Boston. Afterward, Berube noted, “(Stolarz) deserved it; he played extremely well. However, Bérubé hinted at ongoing discussions about goalie rotation. Taking rest and performance into account will help the coaching staff decide who will shoot the net in each game.