In what has become a typical transaction over the last several years, the AHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Marlies, has brought in an undrafted collegiate free agent on a two-year deal. The team announced a short while ago they had agreed to terms with forward Matthew Barbolini, who will finish the remainder of the season on a PTO. Barbolini recently … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Notes: Barbolini, Bertuzzi, Lyubushkin
Bertuzzi (Illness) Listed As Game-Time Decision
Maple Leafs winger Tyler Bertuzzi is listed as a game-time decision for their game tonight against Edmonton due to illness, notes TSN’s Mark Masters (Twitter link). Head coach Sheldon Keefe indicated that Bertuzzi will ultimately decide at game time if he will be good enough to go. Bertuzzi wasn’t able to secure a long-term deal last summer, ultimately settling for a … [Read more...] about Bertuzzi (Illness) Listed As Game-Time Decision
Matt Murray Takes Shots Before Practice
Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray faced shots briefly before practice today as he continues to work his way back from hip surgery, notes TSN’s Mark Masters (Twitter link). The veteran has missed the entire season and when he had the procedure done in October, it came with a recovery timeline of six to eight months. We’re five months into that timeline so Murray still has a … [Read more...] about Matt Murray Takes Shots Before Practice
Ilya Lyubushkin Remains Out Saturday With Illness
Maple Leafs defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin isn’t quite recovered from his illness and will miss his third straight game Saturday when Toronto hosts the Oilers, head coach Sheldon Keefe said today. Recently picked up via trade from the Ducks for his second go-around with the Leafs, Lyubushkin did skate today for the first time since his last appearance, Saturday’s 5-4 shootout loss … [Read more...] about Ilya Lyubushkin Remains Out Saturday With Illness
Tom Wilson Offered In-Person Hearing For High-Sticking
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety has offered Capitals winger Tom Wilson an in-person hearing after he high-sticked Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor in last night’s 7-3 loss. The hearing date has not been announced, but the in-person option allows DoPS to suspend Wilson for six or more games. Officials assessed Wilson a double minor penalty on the play, which occurred 12:15 … [Read more...] about Tom Wilson Offered In-Person Hearing For High-Sticking