Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Michael Bunting will be facing a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety today for an illegal check to the head and interference on Tampa Bay Lightning defender Erik Černák. Officials assessed Bunting a match penalty on the play during last night’s 7-3 Game 1 loss. According to Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic, Bunting’s hearing … [Read more...] about Michael Bunting To Have Hearing With Department Of Player Safety
Toronto Maple Leafs Recall Erik Kallgren
As the playoffs begin, every team in the league has added a third goaltender to serve as an emergency backup. In Toronto, things are no different, as Erik Kallgren has been brought up from the minor leagues. This recall though, sheds some light on another situation. Kallgren’s addition means that Matt Murray, who missed the end of the season with a head injury, cannot yet play … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Recall Erik Kallgren
Sam Lafferty Rejoins Practice, Could Return For Game 1
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Sam Lafferty has returned to the team after missing the last three games of the regular season due to an undisclosed injury. He was seen back on the ice at practice today, as reported by TSN’s Mark Masters, indicating his potential readiness for Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. Lafferty’s return provides a boost to the Leafs’ depth … [Read more...] about Sam Lafferty Rejoins Practice, Could Return For Game 1
Maple Leafs Recall Wayne Simmonds
Now that the regular season has come to an end, there are no more salary cap restrictions in the NHL. Accordingly, the Maple Leafs announced (Twitter link) that they have once again recalled winger Wayne Simmonds from AHL Toronto. The 34-year-old was sent down a total of seven times this season although he never did suit up for the Marlies; he has never suited up for a game in … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Recall Wayne Simmonds
Matt Murray Resumes Skating
Chris Johnston of TSN reports Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray has begun skating in recent days. Murray is recovering from a concussion suffered in an accidental collision on April 2. Murray has battled injuries most of the season, only suiting up for 26 games for the Maple Leafs. Even if he is healthy in time for Game 1 of the first round series with the Tampa Bay … [Read more...] about Matt Murray Resumes Skating