The silly fans that think Domi will supplant JT are a really sad breed

It's not so much about Supplanting Tavares, but more so about trying to create 3 lines that can score and be reasonable in their own end.

When building it I wanted 1 of the 4 higher paid guys lower in the lineup to try and create depth problems for other teams. Out of the 4, Tavares could probably use the extra breath compared to the younger 3. I was also considering Bertuzzi and Domi lower to try and do the same concept with scoring on third.

Longer-term stuff, I'm sure Holmberg will benefit long term from playing alongside JT.

Good thought process.

But I am.of the school of thought Domi starts the year with Matthews and Marner. We cannot forget what Domi amd Marner did as London Knights - it was rather dynamic. I have to think Keefe will give that a go to see if it cannot be replicated on some level.

But this construct does really have merit. I could see this playing out during the season in certain games and situations.

This isn’t a full lineup.

Without a doubt the lines will change throughout the year.

I agree on the Domi/Marner combo, even to just help acclimate Domi in, but they should still have that chemistry.

I just think with who we added, we need to separate Marner and Matty to balance the D side. If Matty, Marner, and Domi are line 1, is Bertuzzi/ Tavares/ Nylander good enough in own zone?

I guess time will tell haha

Keefe last year had the lines in a blender, and given what he is working with this season I expect more of the same.

But I defintely see Domi/Marner on the same line to start to see..... but spreading out the offense makes a tonne of sense of the Leafs are going to deep in the playoffs. That blueline isn't going to help.