Switching from offensive to defensive standouts, the Maple Leafs are allowing the fewest high-danger chances at 5-on-5 in the Eastern Conference, as identified by Jonas Siegel of The Athletic. That’s due in large part to the addition of Chris Tanev in free agency, who’s flourished on a shutdown pairing with Jake McCabe to put together some of the best defensive work in the … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Allowing Fewest High-Danger Chances In Eastern Conference
Matthews Resumes Skating, Could Return Wednesday
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has returned from Germany where he consulted with a doctor he had worked with in the past in an attempt to relieve his lingering upper-body injury. It appears some progress was made considering he skated with the team during this morning’s practice.Matthews’s reintroduction into the lineup would give a large boost to the Maple Leafs … [Read more...] about Matthews Resumes Skating, Could Return Wednesday
Maple Leafs Notes: Myers, Ekman-Larsson, Knies, Domi
The Maple Leafs announced Friday that they’ve recalled defenseman Philippe Myers from his conditioning loan to AHL Toronto. No corresponding moves are necessary. Myers remained on the active roster and counted against the salary cap while on his conditioning stint, which could have lasted up to two weeks but ended after six days. Toronto needs more available healthy players … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Notes: Myers, Ekman-Larsson, Knies, Domi
Maple Leafs Sign Alexander Nylander, Place Matthew Knies On IR
The Maple Leafs have officially united the Nylanders, announcing the signing of William’s brother, Alexander Nylander, to a one-year contract. The team placed left-winger Matthew Knies on injured reserve retroactive to Wednesday with an upper-body injury in a corresponding transaction to open a spot on the active roster. Nylander signed for the prorated league-minimum $775K, … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Sign Alexander Nylander, Place Matthew Knies On IR
Matthew Knies “Feeling Okay” After Hit To The Head
Maple Leafs winger Matthew Knies is still being evaluated after being pulled by concussion spotters from last night’s win over the Golden Knights but is “feeling okay today,” head coach Craig Berube told Mark Masters of TSN. Knies left the game in the second period after a hit to the head from Vegas defenseman Zach Whitecloud, which was initially called a major penalty but was … [Read more...] about Matthew Knies “Feeling Okay” After Hit To The Head