Oliver Ekman-Larsson - Showing chemistry with new partner Ekman-Larsson has been paired with Jake McCabe this preseason. Impact The duo appear to have early chemistry, and McCabe has delivered the kind of toughness his new coach, Craig Berube, values in his defenders. OEL, who became the eighth defender in NHL history to win his first Cup title after playing at least 980 games, brings impressive hockey sense, skating and skill to the Leafs. Last year, Ekman-Larsson performed on the Panthers second power-play unit, putting up 11 of his 32 points there. He could be deployed in that role in Toronto, which would boost him up to the 40-point plateau.
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