After witnessing a decline in TJ Brodie’s performance over several months, the Toronto Maple Leafs made the decision to scratch him from the lineup. This move was not as controversial as the Philadelphia Flyers scratching Sean Couturier, but it was still significant. Head Coach Sheldon Keefe stated that the decision was made to give Brodie a break, but the underlying reason was his poor statistics compared to other defensemen on the team. Despite being a key player in the past, Brodie’s performance had been lacking, leading to his eventual removal from the lineup. Keefe seems to have acknowledged this and is likely to keep Brodie sidelined after the team’s successful game against the Washington Capitals.
