Sheldon Keefe thinks Noel Acciari’s nickname is pretty sweet.
There’s a trust issue, and it’s a good one. Keefe knew he could put Acciari on the ice against Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid on Saturday night when the situation called for it.
An offensive knack on the part of Acciari and fellow new forward Sam Lafferty brings a little more pop to the Leafs’ bottom six.Article content “I definitely miss them,” Acciari said. “Knowing that they’re coming and that it was on the calendar, I’m excited to see them.”Don’t go thinking it’s automatic that Keefe eventually will return to a traditional lineup of 12 forwards and six defencemen. The usage of 11 forwards and seven D-men is one that was continuing to bring benefits, Keefe thought.Article content
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