Sportsnet is reporting that Toronto Maple Leafs netminder Matt Murray has undergone successful bilateral hip surgery and is expected to miss between six and eight months. This likely means he will miss the entire 2023-24 NHL season. Murray was acquired from the Ottawa Senators in July 2022 along with a third-round pick in exchange for a seventh-round pick and future … [Read more...] about Matt Murray Undergoes Successful Surgery
Toronto Maple Leafs Hire Curtis McElhinney, Jake Muzzin In Off-Ice Roles
The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced a few staff changes, notably hiring ex-NHLers in off-ice roles. Per the announcement, former Maple Leafs backup goalie Curtis McElhinney has been hired as the team’s Director of Goaltending Development and Scouting, defenseman Jake Muzzin has been named a pro scout, and Chris Bourque will be a college free agent scout.The most notable … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Hire Curtis McElhinney, Jake Muzzin In Off-Ice Roles
Players Still On Training Camp Tryouts
While there have been many players who had been in training camps on tryout deals cut over the past week or so, there are quite a few whose fates have not yet been determined. Here’s a rundown of players who are still on PTO agreements with their respective teams. Boston Bruins F Danton Heinen Edmonton Oilers F Adam Erne F Sam Gagner Gagner did not play in the preseason as he … [Read more...] about Players Still On Training Camp Tryouts
Waivers: 10/08/23
It’s expected to be a busy day on the waiver wire, as NHL teams are making their final adjustments to the roster they’ll bring into the start of the 2023-24 season. There have already been numerous notable names exposed to the waiver wire thus far this preseason, and that list could only expand today. All players from yesterday’s waiver wire have cleared. Anaheim Ducks D Lassi … [Read more...] about Waivers: 10/08/23
Vancouver Canucks Acquire Sam Lafferty
The Vancouver Canucks have acquired forward Sam Lafferty, sending a 2024 fifth-round pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs in return. It appears as though there was a somewhat competitive market to secure Lafferty’s services, as The Athletic’s James Mirtle reports that the Maple Leafs “had multiple offers for Lafferty”. While Lafferty, 28, isn’t the flashiest player, it’s not … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks Acquire Sam Lafferty