Joel Edmundson Stats
- Height / Weight
- 77 / 221 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 6/28/1993 (30)
Career Stats
Joel Edmundson Last 10 Games
Joel Edmundson News
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Joel Edmundson (undisclosed) will return to the lineup for Thursday's contest against the visiting New Jersey Devils. The veteran blue-liner has missed the past eight games after getting injured on a blocked shot in a 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on March 24. "It was definitely frustrating but we have so many solid defensemen that can jump in and they've been playing solid so definitely makes it a little easier, but it's never fun watching hockey," Edmundson said. He added if it were the playoffs, he would have played through the injury, but both he and the team decided to proceed with caution. Acquired in a trade from the Capitals on March 7, Edmunson has 14 hits, 11 blocks, and two penalty minutes in seven games since joining the Leafs.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals. In exchange, the Capitals receive a 2024 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick. Washington retained 50% of Edmundson's cap hit as part of the swap while the Montreal Canadiens are also retaining money on Edmundson's contract due to a trade with the Capitals last season. The rugged veteran stands at 6-foot-5 and weighs 221 pounds and offers plenty of physicality. Edmundson has appeared in 44 games this season, recording one goal and six points but also has 59 hits and 49 blocked shots in that time. He recorded 112 hits and 149 blocks along with 58 penalty minutes in just 61 games with the Canadiens a season ago. William Lagesson is expected to be placed on non-roster waivers in order to clear a roster spot for Edmundson.
Washington Capitals defenseman Joel Edmundson (upper body) will return from a one-game absence Saturday versus St. Louis. The towering blue-liner was a game-time decision against the Blues on Thursday and couldn't go, but he won't have to skip another meeting with his former team. Edmundson started his NHL career with the Blues in 2015, winning the Stanley Cup four years later. He's in the midst of his first year in D.C., following a stint with the Canadiens. Edmundson is a big defensive presence, but he does very little offensively. In 27 outings this season, Edmundson has contributed only one goal and two assists. Forward Beck Malenstyn (personal) will also return for Washington on Saturday.
Washington Capitals defenseman Joel Edmundson underwent a procedure to stabilize his fractured hand on Tuesday and is expected to miss the next four-to-six weeks. The veteran blueliner was injured in a scrimmage on Sunday and has been unable to return to the ice and seemingly won't do so for at least a couple of weeks. Acquired from the Canadiens on July 1 in exchange for a third and seventh-round draft pick, Edmundson registered two goals and 11 points while averaging 19:34 of ice time per game across 61 contests in Montreal last season. An eight-year NHL veteran, Edmundson is likely to return to bottom-pair minutes with the Capitals when ready.
Toronto Maple Leafs Top Scorers
Name | G | A | PTS |
Auston Matthews | 69 | 38 | 107 |
William Nylander | 40 | 58 | 98 |
John Tavares | 29 | 36 | 65 |
Mitchell Marner | 26 | 59 | 85 |
Tyler Bertuzzi | 21 | 22 | 43 |
Matthew Knies | 15 | 20 | 35 |
Bobby McMann | 15 | 9 | 24 |
Nicholas Robertson | 14 | 13 | 27 |
Connor Dewar | 11 | 8 | 19 |
Calle Jarnkrok | 10 | 11 | 21 |