The Maple Leafs announced they’ve recalled forward Alex Steeves from AHL Toronto under emergency conditions ahead of tonight’s contest against the Senators. The news confirms that captain Auston Matthews will not be coming off injured reserve after being labeled doubtful by head coach Craig Berube yesterday. They still would have had 12 forwards available without Matthews … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Recall Alex Steeves
Auston Matthews Doubtful For Game Tomorrow
According to David Alter of The Hockey News, it’s trending toward a fourth-straight missed game for Auston Matthews. The franchise icon hasn’t missed this many games in a row since the 2022-23 NHL season and the Toronto Maple Leafs hope it doesn’t extend further. To add insult to injury, Alter further added that forward Calle Jarnkrok experienced a setback in his recovery from … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews Doubtful For Game Tomorrow
Maple Leafs Place Matt Benning On Waivers
The Maple Leafs have placed newly-acquired defenseman Matt Benning on waivers, Chris Johnston of The Athletic and TSN reports. Toronto acquired Benning, 30, from the Sharks with a pair of draft picks in exchange for Timothy Liljegren nearly two weeks ago. It was immediately apparent the veteran was included for roster/salary cap purposes and that he wasn’t expected to stick … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Place Matt Benning On Waivers
Maple Leafs Place Max Pacioretty On IR With Lower-Body Injury
The Maple Leafs have placed winger Max Pacioretty on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury, per a team announcement. Pacioretty sustained the injury, which appeared to affect his left hamstring, after he fell awkwardly following a cross-check from Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson on Saturday. He’s listed as week-to-week, a positive sign given that he needed help getting … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Place Max Pacioretty On IR With Lower-Body Injury
East Notes: Jarry, Grebenkin, Sgarbossa, Martin
The Pittsburgh Penguins goaltending room has been thrown for a loop to start the season. A clear hierarchy set up in training camp was quickly dismantled when Tristan Jarry was sent to the minor leagues for a five-game conditioning stint. His absence gave Joel Blomqvist and Alex Nedeljkovic a chance to plant their feet in the Penguins’ starting crease – and while the former has … [Read more...] about East Notes: Jarry, Grebenkin, Sgarbossa, Martin