{"id":671238,"date":"2026-09-25T15:39:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T15:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/671238\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T15:39:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T15:39:17","slug":"zack-macewen-makes-strong-case-for-maple-leafs-roster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/671238\/","title":{"rendered":"Zack MacEwen Makes Strong Case for Maple Leafs Roster"},"content":{"rendered":"

\tZack MacEwen Makes Strong Case for Maple Leafs Roster<\/p>\n

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\t\tHEAVY<\/a> Sports<\/a> Heavy on Maple Leafs<\/a> Maple Leafs Have a Surprise Addition to Their Opening-Night Roster<\/p>\n

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TORONTO, CANADA – SEPTEMBER 23: Zack MacEwen #19 of the Toronto Maple Leafs scores against Leevi Meril\u00e4inen #1 of the Ottawa Senators in the second period of preseason action at Scotiabank Arena on September 23, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Chris Tanouye\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

As the Toronto Maple Leafs wrapped up their four-game preseason slate on Wednesday, the team announced a number of roster moves, with one surprising player likely to make the opening roster.<\/p>\n

Zack MacEwen surpassed expectations at the Maple Leafs\u2019 training camp, pushing out players such as Steven Lorentz. In the Maple Leafs\u2019 6-1 home win over the Ottawa Senators, MacEwen had a standout performance and was a constant reminder of what the Maple Leafs want from\u00a0their bottom six.<\/p>\n

MacEwen played alongside Teddy Blueger and Brandon Duhaime on the team\u2019s fourth line. The 30-year-old even contributed on the scoresheet, blowing open the game as the Prince Edward Island native tipped it in off a two-on-one with Easton Cowan. The rest of the contest was what the Maple Leafs had signed MacEwen<\/a> for: he finished his checks and dropped the gloves with Senators prospect Hayden Hodgson.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tNicholas Giannone<\/a> Nicholas Giannone is a sports media and operations professional focused on hockey and baseball coverage, delivering news, analysis, and behind-the-scenes insight. Originally from Toronto, he pairs his Sports Management background at Albion College with hands-on experience in game day operations, broadcasting, and content creation. With aspirations of working in NHL management, Nicholas ultimately aims to become the General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. More about Nicholas Giannone<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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As the Toronto Maple Leafs wrapped up their four-game preseason slate on Wednesday, the team announced a number of roster moves, with one surprising player likely to make the opening roster.Zack MacEwen surpassed expectations at the Maple Leafs\u2019 training camp, pushing out players such as Steven Lorentz. In the Maple Leafs\u2019 6-1 home win over [\u2026]<\/p>\n

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