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
Matthews Skates Without Issue, Jarnkrok Not Close To Returning
Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews skated today for 25 minutes with no signs of discomfort, relays TSN’s Mark Masters (Twitter link). Toronto moved him to injured reserve on Friday, making him ineligible for tonight’s game against Montreal but he is eligible to return Tuesday versus Ottawa. Assuming Matthews is cleared to play in that game, the Maple Leafs will have to make a … [Read more...] about Matthews Skates Without Issue, Jarnkrok Not Close To Returning
Poll: Who Will Win The 2025 Jack Adams Award?
Of all of the trophies in hockey, the Jack Adams Award has become the most debated. Meant to award the coach determined to have most contributed to their team’s success, the trophy has instead become a way to award coaches that tally extended win-streaks, resilient comebacks, or unexpected runs to the postseason. Recent winners include Vancouver’s Rick Tocchet, Boston’s Jim … [Read more...] about Poll: Who Will Win The 2025 Jack Adams Award?