from Dave McCarthy at NHL.com,

The Toronto Maple Leafs could have as many as 11 new players in the lineup when they open the 2019-20 NHL season against the Ottawa Senators on Oct. 2.

Following an offseason of roster turnover after being eliminated by the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference First Round -- the third straight season the Maple Leafs were ousted from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the first round -- the key will be whether Toronto can come together quickly and get off to a strong start.

"Of course, developing chemistry is going to be a challenge," goalie Frederik Andersen said, "but I think most guys in hockey are pretty easy to become good friends with, and I think that's something we'll be able to do pretty quickly. I don't see that becoming the biggest concern at all. Obviously, saying goodbye to guys I got to know a lot the last few years is tough, but that is part of how the business works."

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