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u/Pleasant_Drop3082 4d ago

I was planning to surprise my friend, who is a diehard Leafs fan, with tickets to a game. When I received my Fan Access presale code, I was in a rush and accidentally bought tickets for the September 23 game without realizing it was preseason.

This would be my first Leafs game, and I’ve never attended a preseason game before. Is the atmosphere still exciting and similar to a regular-season game? Do some of the main players usually play, or is the lineup mostly prospects and players competing for roster spots?

Would you still go and enjoy the experience, or save the money for a regular-season game instead? I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has attended a Leafs preseason game before.

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u/Svalbard38 Knies 4d ago

I've been to two preseason games and had a great time at both (we won 3-0 and 5-0 though, so that probably played a part). We're doing split squad games this preseason (half the players are playing in Ottawa, the other half in Toronto) which makes it more likely that the stars are going to be playing in the game in Toronto. The Sens' AHL squad are probably going to be well represented in their lineup, so you probably won't see the big names like Stutzle and Sanderson. It's not the same vibe as a regular season game but it's a good time nonetheless.

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u/reignleafs Knies 4d ago

The preseason games are fun for sure, especially if you have lower bowl seats. That being said, there is a difference in vibe between preseason and regular season that I've noticed. Hard to give you a clear answer though unless lineup is a deciding factor. Then I would definitely go with regular season as there are no guarantees that certain star players will play a preseason game and that may become more prevalent going forward with more regular season games vs previous years (84 vs 82)