The Maple Leafs have moved Auston Matthews to injured reserve with his upper-body injury retroactive to Nov. 3, the team announced. They’re using the open spot to reinstate forward Connor Dewar from his LTIR conditioning loan and add him to the active roster. The IR placement only minimally affects Matthews’ timeline for a return. Head coach Craig Berube already told reporters … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Place Auston Matthews On IR, Activate Connor Dewar
Atlantic Notes: Matthews, Pinto, Lyon
Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (upper body) remains unavailable for Friday’s home game versus the Red Wings, as head coach Craig Berube told David Alter of The Hockey News. Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun reported earlier today that Matthews did not participate in this morning’s optional skate. Berube added that Matthews’ recovery is “going in the right direction,” although … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Matthews, Pinto, Lyon
Auston Matthews Questionable For The Weekend
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews didn’t practice or skate with the team today and is questionable to play this weekend. He’s been battling an upper-body injury for much of the week and didn’t play in the team’s most recent matchup against the Boston Bruins a few days ago.Jonas Siegel of The Athletic provided a quote about Matthews’ availability earlier from head … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews Questionable For The Weekend
Toronto Likely To Waive Matt Benning If Trade Doesn’t Emerge
Another piece already publicly on the trade block is Toronto Maple Leafs’ defenseman Matt Benning. The organization may have difficulty shedding the two years and $2.5MM left on Benning’s current four-year contract but they likely have a contingency plan. In an article from James Mirtle of The Athletic (Subscription Article), he shares that Toronto is likely to place Benning on … [Read more...] about Toronto Likely To Waive Matt Benning If Trade Doesn’t Emerge
Auston Matthews Out Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury
Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews is out with an upper-body injury and will miss tonight’s contest against the Bruins, the team announced. He’ll be evaluated daily and hasn’t been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Red Wings. It’s unclear when Matthews sustained the injury. In all likelihood, it’s something he’s been playing through for at least a couple of games, or it was … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews Out Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury