Craig Berube wants to try William Nylander at 2C during training camp. The logic has made sense for a while, as Nylander is a big body who skates extremely well and distributes the puck extremely well. For Nylander, he hopes Berube will trial him at centre for more than one game, unlike the previous coach. I hope for Berube's sake it works because it's about the only way the Leafs can separate their stars.

Double congratulations to the Benoit family on the birth of their first child, plus Simon's 26th birthday. Best wishes to the family and hope to see Benoit back at camp with some of that intangible dad-strength.

You can recap the first day of training camp with these articles.

William Nylander at Centre
Is it September? It is, so bring on the pumpkin spice.
PPP LeafsCathy Squires
Leafs Training Camp Day 1 Groups and Lines
Who did what and with whom.
PPP LeafsCathy Squires
Maple Leafs 2024 Training Camp Roster
Lots of competition for a roster with no open spots.
PPP LeafsCathy Squires

And for the first hand accounts from training camp, check out all the press conferences.

And here's a transcription of Berube's presser for those who can read (jk, or if you can't watch videos at work).

Craig Berube on his first impressions of Nikita Grebenkin in Leafs training camp: “Big, strong kid and a strong skater... There is some really good stuff there... I love his size”
After day one of training camp, head coach Craig Berube discussed his agenda for the first on-ice sessions and his initial impressions of Max Pacioretty (PTO), Steven Lorentz (PTO), Nick Robertson, William Nylander at C, and Nikita Grebenkin. 2024 Training Camp – Day One Lines (Combined Groups 1&2) Forwards Knies – Matthews – Marner McMann […]
Maple Leafs HotstoveMLHS Staff

The Nylanders are definitely hoping Alex gets an NHL contract from the Leafs. Also, that photo.

I love watching these drills.

You'll love it here, Patches.

Sid and Geno's love is too strong for the playoffs.

The Red Wings have signed Moritz Seider to a long term extension. He plays extremely hard minutes, but some models aren't sold on him.

And here is the way-too-early look at the 2025 NHL Draft prospects from Bob McKenzie.

James Hagens in pole position for top spot at 2025 NHL Draft | TSN
The Boston College freshman centre is the near-unanimous choice for No. 1 on Bob McKenzie’s annual Pre-Season Ranking for the 2025 draft.
TSNBob McKenzie

And here's our prospect doing some not-bad work.

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