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Toronto Maple Leafs Roundtable: Training Camp Shocker

By Mike Stephens

LUCAN, ON - SEPTEMBER 18: Head coach Mike Babcock of the Toronto Maple Leafs talks to his players during a morning skate at Kraft Hockeyville Canada at the Lucan Community Memorial Centre on September 18, 2018 in Lucan, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
LUCAN, ON - SEPTEMBER 18: Head coach Mike Babcock of the Toronto Maple Leafs talks to his players during a morning skate at Kraft Hockeyville Canada at the Lucan Community Memorial Centre on September 18, 2018 in Lucan, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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OTTAWA, ON – SEPTEMBER 19: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Calle Rosen (48) plays the puck around the net during second period National Hockey League preseason action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators on September 19, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
OTTAWA, ON – SEPTEMBER 19: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Calle Rosen (48) plays the puck around the net during second period National Hockey League preseason action between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators on September 19, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

D.J. Llewellyn

I think a player that can surprise and make the Leafs opening night roster is Calle Rosen.

Firstly, Rosen was excellent during the Calder Cup playoffs last season and a key player for the Marlies. He’s continued that tear in training camp so far with his speed and puck movement.

Secondly, although Dermott isn’t seriously hurt, being a bit banged up is a knock against him. That means Rosen gets more of a look. Mike Babcock might also feel inclined to play the older Rosen and have Dermott start the year in the AHL.

It wouldn’t be the first time he’s made an odd decision.

Babcock seems to be set on having a right side of Hainsey (yikes), Zaitsev and Ozhiganov. I don’t see him being keen on giving Carrick or Holl much of a chance no matter how much they deserve it.

With an open spot on the left side available while Dermott is on the mend, I see Rosen being the most likely to capitalize and surprise.

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