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After clinching the division, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube made some comments that indicated one player has solidified his place in the lineup for Game 1.
However, following Tuesday’s victory, Craig Berube’s comments about his newly formed third line seem to indicate that Robertson has secured his spot in the lineup for Game 1.
“They have been very good together. I thought they were good in Carolina. For me, Holmer is skating really well. He’s so strong on pucks and is getting separation. Robby and Bobby have great speed on that line. To me, they are defending well, they are on top of things, they take time and space away from the other team, and they do a good job of countering off of that with their speed and creating opportunities for themselves.”
Robertson should find those comments from his coach reassuring, and as some Maple Leafs fans pointed out, if Robertson’s spot was to be challenged by Pacioretty, he likely would have been playing on a conditioning stint with the Marlies at this point.
The Leafs have one game left to tinker with their lineup and sort out some injury issues before the unofficial second season begins and the Battle of Ontario is reignited on Sunday.
