Which highlights the reality that for this camp there was likely only one forward spot up for grabs, if that.
I did think going in that possibly Spezza and Simmonds didn't have their spots completely locked down, most of us just assumed as veterans (and popular locals) that just re-signed they were basically penciled in (or, at least Spezza was). So far I don't think either has played themselves out of a job, nor any of the handful vying for that last spot took it away from them.
Personally, I'd like to see Brooks gets a shot. Not just because he looked good in his time last season but as a Leafs draft pick who has been steadily working his way into a starting gig I think he's earned it.
