Maple Leafs Make Lineup Changes Ahead of Stars Game

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be sporting a different lineup when they play the Dallas Stars on Thursday. Nicholas Robertson will be making his season debut for the Leafs on the second line, taking over Denis Malgin's spot.

Robertson is one of the Leafs' top prospects, so naturally, all eyes will be on him. The 21-year-old has 16 games of NHL experience, where he has a goal and an assist. In two games this campaign with the Toronto Marlies, he has two points. With that, he also had 16 goals and 28 points in 28 games with the AHL squad last season. Therefore, he absolutely has earned this look.

Malgin's place in the top six was a bit of a surprise, but he also had an impressive training camp. In four games with the Leafs this season, he has a goal and a plus-2 rating.