Surprising Rookies Who Made Opening-Day Rosters
Stuart Percy
Sep 29, 2014; Detroit, MI, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Stuart Percy (50) checks Detroit Red Wings center
Riley Sheahan(15) in the third period at Joe Louis Arena. Detroit won 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Going into this season, the Toronto Maple Leafs wanted a lot of change on the blueline. Roman Polak and Stephane Robidas were part of it, but few expected the no-nonsense young defender to make it.
However, after a solid preseason, Leafs management thought that it was a good idea to have him in the lineup, which also includes young defenceman Morgan Rielly.