Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews is traveling with the club back to Boston after missing the third period of Game 4 due to illness, but head coach Sheldon Keefe still won’t commit to him being available in a must-win Game 5. Speaking to reporters today, including ESPN’s Kristen Shilton, Keefe said the team is “hopeful he’s available and feeling good and back to himself.” … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews Traveling But Questionable For Game 5
Maple Leafs Sign Nikita Grebyonkin To Three-Year Entry Level Deal
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed forward prospect Nikita Grebyonkin to a three-year, entry-level contract, shares agent Dan Milstein (Twitter link). The deal carries a $950K cap hit and $95K in signing bonuses, per Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star (Twitter link). This news follows reports that Grebyonkin would sign his first NHL contract in time to play in Stanley Cup … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Sign Nikita Grebyonkin To Three-Year Entry Level Deal
Auston Matthews Illness Continues To Linger
TSN’s Chris Johnston tweeted that Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe spoke about superstar Auston Matthews saying that the illness he’s been suffering from has lingered and worsens when he gets on the ice and begins to push himself. Matthews left last night’s game early as the Maple Leafs fell into a deep hole and now trail the Boston Bruins 3-1 in their first-round … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews Illness Continues To Linger
Morning Snapshots: Matthews, Team Canada, Capitals
The Toronto Maple Leafs pulled star Auston Matthews ahead of Game Four’s third period last night. When asked about it postgame, head coach Sheldon Keefe said it was the team doctor’s that made the decision, pulling Matthews because of illness. Toronto went on to lose the game 3-1, a scorecard that also matches Boston’s lead on the series. Matthews has played through the illness … [Read more...] about Morning Snapshots: Matthews, Team Canada, Capitals
Maple Leafs Notes: Nylander, McMann, Liljegren, Grebyonkin
Ahead of a pivotal Game 4 matchup between the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Maple Leafs are reportedly taking a major step towards a healthy roster. Earlier today, Chris Johnston of TSN reported that Toronto is preparing for William Nylander to play in Game 4. Despite playing in all 82 games of the regular season, the Maple Leafs have been without their … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Notes: Nylander, McMann, Liljegren, Grebyonkin