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Max Pacioretty  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Max Pacioretty Signs One-Year Deal With Maple Leafs

Veteran winger Max Pacioretty has signed a one-year, $873,770 contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Pacioretty spent the training camp with the team on a professional tryout contract and will now also start the regular season with the Maple Leafs. Health issues have kept the 35-year-old back in recent campaigns, but he finds himself in a good situation in Toronto. Pacioretty is projected to start the season on the third line, but he should also see action among the top six and will definitely be used on the power play. The Maple Leafs also added Steven Lorentz to their forwards group on a one-year contract on Monday.
7 hours ago   
Calle Jarnkrok  • C  •  Maple Leafs

Calle Jarnkrok Sits Out Preseason Finale

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok (lower body) will not play against Detroit in Saturday's preseason finale. After sustaining a lower-body injury early in preseason, Jarnkrok returned to action Thursday versus Detroit, but he will miss the rematch after re-injuring himself. Following Thursday's game, Jarnkrok was held out of Friday's practice and was labeled as day-to-day. He needs to get healthy by Wednesday if he doesn't want to miss the season opener. Jarnkrok will fill a middle-six position in the Maple Leafs attack once he's cleared to return.
2 days ago   
John Tavares  • C  •  Maple Leafs

John Tavares Returns To Maple Leafs Lineup Saturday

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares (lower body) will return to the lineup for Saturday's preseason finale against Detroit. The former Maple Leafs captain has been troubled by a lower-body injury lately, missing a week of action. Tavares' return on Saturday signals that he will also be good to go for the regular-season opener. The veteran star will have plenty to prove this season after having a down year last term. He's expected to start the campaign on the second line with Max Domi and William Nylander. Tavares should also get heavy usage on the top power-play unit.
2 days ago   
Jake McCabe  • D  •  Maple Leafs

Jake McCabe Sitting Out In Preseason Finale, Labeled As Day-To-Day

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe (upper body) will not play in the preseason finale on Saturday evening and remains day-to-day heading into the opening week of the season, according to Nick Barden of TNH Toronto. McCabe sat out during Friday's skate and is now in danger of missing the season opener on Wednesday evening. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as he should be in line to slot in on the second defensive pair. Last season, McCabe tallied a career-high eight goals and 28 points. McCabe remains a solid pick late in drafts in category leagues that score hits and blocked shots, as he logged over 200 hits for the first time in his career last season, along with a solid 129 blocks.
3 days ago   
Nicholas Robertson  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Nicholas Robertson Day-To-Day With Injury

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nicholas Robertson (upper body) is day-to-day with an injury, according to Dave Alter of The Hockey News. Robertson was seen during Saturday's practice, which is a good sign the injury is not serious, but he will sit out in Saturday's preseason finale out of precaution. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the 23-year-old's status ahead of their season opener on Wednesday evening against the Montreal Canadians. After playing in only 15 games in the 2022 season, the former second-round pick took a significant step forward last season as he logged 56 games with 14 goals and 13 assists. Robertson originally requested a trade earlier in the offseason but then inked a one-year agreement earlier in September, which suggests that he will suit up for his fifth season in Toronto in 2024.
3 days ago   
Calle Jarnkrok  • C  •  Maple Leafs

Calle Jarnkrok Returns To Action

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Calle Jarnkrok (lower body) returned to the lineup on Thursday against Detroit. He logged 14:42 of action in a 2-0 win, finishing with one shot and one hit. A lower-body injury has hampered Jarnkrok's preparations for the 2024-25 NHL campaign. However, after returning to action on Thursday, it appears Jarnkrok will be good to go for the team's regular-season opener on Oct. 9 versus Montreal. The Swedish forward has notched 30 goals and 60 points in 125 games since joining the Maple Leafs in 2022-23. He's projected to start the season on the second line, putting Jarnkrok in a good position to make a mark offensively.
4 days ago   
John Tavares  • C  •  Maple Leafs

John Tavares Considered Day-To-Day With Lower-Body Injury

Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares is considered day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Tavares was hurt in the team's preseason contest against Montreal on Thursday. He was able to finish the game but only saw limited action, logging two shifts in the third period. Tavares missed Friday's practice due to the injury. William Nylander (undisclosed) was also injured against the Canadiens, and Auston Matthews (upper body) has been out of the lineup, so the Maple Leafs' big guns have gotten quite banged up in preseason. However, all three appear to be dealing with minor issues and should be ready for the start of the regular season.
Sep 27   
William Nylander  • RW  •  Maple Leafs

William Nylander Exits Early Versus Canadiens

Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander was forced to exit Thursday's preseason clash against the Montreal Canadiens early due to an undisclosed injury. Nylander was hurt in a collision with Canadiens forward Christian Dvorak. He left the contest after logging only 4:08 of ice time across five shifts. The Maple Leafs called his removal from the game a precautionary move, so it looks like Nylander, luckily, avoided serious injury. The Swedish star has missed only one regular-season game across the last three campaigns and clearly doesn't like to sit out any action. Nylander, who's set to start 2024-25 as a center, has posted back-to-back 40-goal years and crushed his career-high with a 98-point effort last season.
Sep 27   
Auston Matthews  • C  •  Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews Dealing With Minor Upper-Body Injury

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews left Tuesday's practice early with an upper-body injury. However, according to Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube, the injury isn't anything serious. The Maple Leafs fans and fantasy managers who are banking on Matthews to have another big season can breathe a sigh of relief. Matthews enjoyed a career year in 2023-24 with 69 goals and 107 points and has started the new campaign off on the right foot as well, scoring in his preseason debut on Saturday against Ottawa.
Sep 25   
Jani Hakanpaa  • D  •  Maple Leafs

Jani Hakanpaa Confident He Can Overcome Knee Issue

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jani Hakanpaa (knee) believes he can return to action and make an impact in 2024-25. Hakanpaa has been out since March with a knee injury, and there have been fears that he might not be able to continue playing. The Maple Leafs only recently made his signing official on a one-year contract despite there being reports at the start of free agency of a two-year deal with the Finnish rearguard. "In my mind, It's been clear that I'm going to get back, said Hakanpaa on Monday. "It's a little bit of a roller coaster almost. There's good days, bad days, but I think that underlying trust that it's going to happen eventually has always been there." Hakanpaa has made 288 appearances in the NHL since making his debut in 2019-20, recording 45 points (15 goals, 30 assists) with 453 blocks and 898 hits.
Sep 17   
Marshall Rifai  • D  •  Maple Leafs

Marshall Rifai Signs Two-Year Extension With Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Marshall Rifai has inked a two-year extension. He will carry an annual average value of $775,000 on the deal, which will kick in from the 2025-26 campaign. Rifai made his first two NHL appearances last term, averaging 11:40 of ice time across a couple of regular-season contests in February. The 26-year-old notched 19 points (two goals, 17 assists) in 57 AHL games with the Toronto Marlies. Following a quiet regular season on the offensive front, Rifai exploded for three goals and four points in three AHL playoff games. Rifai provides depth at the back for the Maple Leafs and isn't expected to make the roster for the start of the season.
Sep 6   
Alex Steeves  • C  •  Maple Leafs

Alex Steeves Signs One-Year, Two-Way Contract With Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Alex Steeves has agreed to a new one-year, two-way contract with the team. The deal is worth $775,000 at the NHL level. Steeves has made seven appearances in the big league, notching one point via an assist. However, he has starred in the minors, going for 154 points (69 goals, 85 assists) in 188 career AHL games. Last season, Steeves had a career-best 57 points (27 goals, 30 assists) in 65 games. The 24-year-old will try to battle out an NHL spot in training camp, but he faces some tough competition and will likely start another campaign in the American Hockey League.
Aug 22   
Tyler Bertuzzi  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs Open To Tyler Bertuzzi, Max Domi Reunions

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly interested in bringing back veteran forwards Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi as long as it makes sense for both parties, according to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun. Both players signed one-year pacts with the Leafs last offseason and both got off to slow starts before getting things turned around offensively and finishing the season on the flanks of superstar center Auston Matthews. Bertuzzi finished the season with 21 goals and 43 points across 80 games but also tallied 15 goals and 23 points across his final 34 regular-season games. For his part, Domi recorded nine goals and 38 points in 80 games, including 17 points across his final 21 contests.
Jun 6   
Joel Edmundson  • D  •  Maple Leafs

Joel Edmundson, Maple Leafs Have Mutual Interest In Reunion

The Toronto Maple Leafs and defenseman Joel Edmundson reportedly have mutual interest in a reunion, according to The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun. The Leafs acquired the veteran blueliner in a trade with the Washington Capitals ahead of the March 8 NHL trade deadline. Edmundson appeared in nine games with the team, failing to hit the scoresheet but he collected 21 hits, 16 blocked shots, and a plus-three rating in 17:48 of average ice time per game. He also appeared in all of the team's seven postseason contests, notching an assist with 22 hits and 12 blocks in 18:40 of average ice time per game. Edmundson saw his four-year, $14 million deal, originally signed by the Montreal Canadiens, expire at the end of the 2023-24 season.
Jun 6   
Tyler Bertuzzi  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Tyler Bertuzzi Starts Contract Discussions With Maple Leafs

According to NHL insider David Pagnotta, the Toronto Maple Leafs have started contract negotiations with Tyler Bertuzzi. Bertuzzi, who signed a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the club last offseason, is a pending unrestricted free agent. It was a down year for Bertuzzi, but the team clearly still sees him as a very valuable member of the squad and wants to extend his stay. After averaging at least 0.60 points per game for five straight seasons, Bertuzzi was limited to 21 goals and 43 points in 80 games with the Maple Leafs.
Jun 2   
Auston Matthews  • C  •  Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews Uncertain For Game 7

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews' status for Game 7 of the team's first-round series against the Boston Bruins remains uncertain as he deals with an illness. The star pivot has missed the past two games but the Leafs have managed to reel off back-to-back victories to force a series-deciding Game 7 on Saturday in Boston. "Yeah, there's been progress, he skated again here today but no determination on his availability," Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe said. Matthews paced the league with 69 goals during the regular season while adding 38 assists for 107 points and 369 shots on goal across 81 games.
May 3   
Auston Matthews  • C  •  Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews Out For Game 6

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (illness) will not be in the lineup for Game 6 of the team's first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins on Thursday. The star pivot missed Game 5 due to an illness, and it appears the issue will keep the 26-year-old out again on Thursday. Matthews notched a goal and two assists in a Game 2 win but has otherwise been held off the scoresheet in his other three games played in the series. The Maple Leafs need another win in Game 6 to avoid elimination, as the Bruins lead 3-2 in the series. If Toronto manages to win, Game 7 would be on Saturday in Boston.
May 2   
Joseph Woll  • G  •  Maple Leafs

Joseph Woll Excellent In Series-Saving Win

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll was at his best in Game 5 of the team's first-round series against the Boston Bruins, backstopping the Leafs to a 2-1 overtime victory. Woll stopped 27 of 28 shots, including a few game-savers late in the third and in overtime. The 25-year-old was thrust into a difficult position on Tuesday, as he was asked to start his first game of the playoffs with the team down 3-1 in the series. Ilya Samsonov started the first four games of the series but had some difficulties and was pulled after the second period of Game 4. The Leafs decided to go with Woll for Game 5 and it paid dividends, so they will likely return to him for the remainder of the series.
May 1   
Matthew Knies  • LW  •  Maple Leafs

Matthew Knies Bangs In Overtime Winner In Game 5

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Matthew Knies kept the team's playoff hopes alive in a 2-1 Game 5 win over the Boston Bruins. Knies pounced on a rebound in front of the net early in overtime and cut their series deficit to 3-2. The 21-year-old was the first rookie to score an overtime-winner in an elimination game for the Leafs, a fact that is hard to believe for a franchise that has been around for over 100 years. Knies now has a pair of goals in the series and should continue to see top-six ice time, even if Auston Matthews returns to the fold.
May 1   
Timothy Liljegren  • D  •  Maple Leafs

Timothy Liljegren Draws Back In For Game 5

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren (undisclosed) will draw back into the lineup for Game 5 on Tuesday versus the Boston Bruins. The Swede didn't dress for Game 4 on Saturday, as head coach Sheldon Keefe said Liljegren wasn't 100 percent healthy as the reasoning for the scratch. It doesn't appear Liljegren agrees with that notion. "I don't know, I feel good," Liljegren said. "I was a bit surprised (to come out), but it is what it is." Liljegren is expected to take the spot of T.J. Brodie, who drew in for the first time in the series on Saturday. The 2017 first-round pick turns 25 years old on Tuesday and notched three goals and 23 points on 62 shots on goal with another 116 blocks across 55 games this season.
Apr 30   
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