Sheldon Keefe has a message for Denis Malgin

While it may have seemed like a demotion, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Denis Malgin has found himself playing with some consistent chemistry with his new line mates in Zach Aston-Reese and David Kampf. So much so that head coach Sheldon Keefe plans on keeping the trio together for the time being. 

And it sounds as though Malgin could soon earn himself a promotion - though according to Keefe, that may rock the boat a bit. 

"Malgin’s inclusion in the group, as we have talked about, has brought another layer or level of skill that has kept them on offense even more and kept the puck away from good players," Keefe said. "With the way the three of them have worked together, there is some chemistry coming together, and that is what you get."

"That is what we had envisioned for that line. We were very familiar with how we utilized Kampf last season. We expected it to be similar this season. It has taken a little bit of time to find the right mix."

"Right now, we are happy with Malgin there. The reality is that if Malgin keeps playing the way that he has, he is probably going to elevate in the lineup, but at the same time, I am hesitant to do it because it is working so well in that role."

The Leafs will take on the Penguins tonight at Scotiabank Arena.