Easton Cowan, Nick Robertson and Pontus Holmberg continue to jockey for roster spots, with varying degrees of success.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have a deal in place for Max Pacioretty according to one NHL insider. Veteran National Hockey League forward Max Pacioretty looked about as good as could have been expected in his first preseason game as a Toronto Maple Leaf on Sunday night, but there were legitimate concerns about whether or not he had been too good.

The Toronto Maple Leafs opened their preseason with an overtime loss against the Ottawa Senators, although Max Pacioretty made a powerful statement in his first game for the franchise. The veteran wrapped up his debut scoring two goals in the team's 6–5 loss to the Sens and pretty much confirming his presence on the Leasf regular-season roster.

While it's only the preseason, Max Pacioretty might've stolen the show for the Toronto Maple Leafs in his debut with the team.

NHL veteran Max Pacioretty was one of the few bright spots for the Maple Leafs on Sunday. The first game of the preseason was an ugly one for the Toronto Maple Leafs who, despite icing what looked very much like a National Hockey League roster, saw themselves struggling against an Ottawa Senators roster that featured very few NHL regulars.

The guy in the middle of the action for the Maple Leafs on Sunday was the 35-year-old who’s in camp on a professional tryout attempting to prove he’s put all his injury issues behind him.

Max Pacioretty is eager to prove himself at Toronto Maple Leafs training camp, and early signs suggest he’s feeling better than ever. After several injury-riddled seasons, the former Montreal Canadiens captain is determined to show that he still has plenty left in the tank.