During training camps, teams often like to take this time to try out new things on the ice, especially when a new coach comes in. It's not unusual to see a new coach shake things up to test his players.
Craig Berube did so in Toronto. Joseph Woll and Ryan Reaves revealed that the new coach held an intense first practice a few days ago.
Some things you just can't change. The first PP unit is devastating. All the best players are on it, so it's only logical to keep it intact. If things don't work out during the season, he could move a few players, but the core is likely to remain together.
I think the second unit is also promising. I can't wait to watch the newcomers Ekman-Larsson, Pacioretty, and Grebenkin in action tonight against the Ottawa Senators.
The puck is set to drop at 7 p.m. E.T. at the Scotiabank Arena.