The Maple Leafs have been tight-lipped about the status of star winger William Nylander, who was absent from yesterday’s Game 1 loss to the Bruins with an undisclosed injury. It appears he’s nearing a return, though. He practiced with the team at an optional skate this morning – his first time on the ice since the last game of the regular season against the Lightning last … [Read more...] about William Nylander Returns To Practice, Game 2 Status Uncertain
Nylander’s Availability For Tonight In Question
The availability for Maple Leafs winger William Nylander for tonight’s series opener against Boston is up in the air. He didn’t take part in the game day skate today and head coach Sheldon Keefe didn’t have any updates. Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic reports (Twitter link) that the injury isn’t something he was trying to play through down the stretch (where he … [Read more...] about Nylander’s Availability For Tonight In Question
Art Ross, Richard, Jennings Trophy Winners Confirmed
With the last day of the regular season schedule behind us, the three major stat-based award winners for the 2023-24 season are set in stone. Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov has won his second career Art Ross Trophy as the overall scoring champion, while Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews takes home his third Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy after setting the salary cap era … [Read more...] about Art Ross, Richard, Jennings Trophy Winners Confirmed
Marlies Sign Sam Stevens To One-Year AHL Contract
The Toronto Marlies have signed Boston University forward Sam Stevens to a one-year AHL contract set to begin next season (Twitter link). He’ll finish off this year on an amateur try-out contract with the Marlies. Stevens is turning pro after completing his fifth year with the Terriers, totaling 142 games across his collegiate career. That’s the most any one player has played … [Read more...] about Marlies Sign Sam Stevens To One-Year AHL Contract
Maple Leafs Notes: Domi, McMann, Järnkrok, Edmundson
Maple Leafs forward Max Domi is expected to miss the final two games of the regular season, head coach Sheldon Keefe said (via David Alter of The Hockey News). It’s an undisclosed injury that’s been nagging him for a while, Keefe said, although he’s aggravated it slightly in recent outings. It’s not expected to plague him heading into the postseason, so they’ll hold him out now … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Notes: Domi, McMann, Järnkrok, Edmundson