The Montréal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs are kicking off the preseason tonight at 7:00 PM with a double-header, one game at Scotiabank and the other at Centre Bell. This isn’t just a regular preseason opener; it’s a “match made in broadcaster heaven” as the Leafs and Habs get things rolling.
Leafs Roster Mixes It Up for Home Ice
Toronto is doing things differently for this first preseason game, totally mixing up the usual NHL and AHL split. For the home game, we’re talking the top six forwards, starting goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, and two NHL defense pairs, including Darren Raddysh. This is a massive opportunity for guys like Tinus Luc Koblar and Ben Danford to really show what they can do on the big stage. Honestly, everyone’s going to be glued to Raddysh; he’s the most important player to keep an eye on tonight.
Road Trip Challenges and Broadcast Headaches
Things get even crazier with the road team’s lineup. That squad is rolling with the bottom six forwards, other NHL defenders, all in front of Artur Akhtyamov. It’s a full-on AHL crew, designed to give the new guys a serious test early. Catching all this action could be a real mess, though. The home game airs on TSN 2, 4 & RDSI, while the away game is on SN1, NHLN and RDS. If you’re outside the Leafs and Canadiens regions, the TSN coverage might be regional, meaning you could be scrambling to get SN+ Premium if you want to watch. It’s a puzzle for sure, and I’m seriously thinking about dual-wielding remotes just to see all the new players tonight!
This preseason opener is huge for these guys, especially with the mixed rosters. Keep your eyes peeled for Darren Raddysh; he’s the one everyone’s talking about.
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Originally reported by Pension Plan Puppets.
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