Star Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel returned to the team’s practices today, donning a no-contact jersey. It’s his first appearance on the ice since January 11th, as Eichel has been facing a knee injury that required surgery. The injury earned him a spot on long-term injured reserve in mid February, though he’s missed enough games to be eligible to return. Now in a … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Eichel, Monahan, Liljegren, Timmins
Maple Leafs Notes: Murray, Giordano, Liljegren, Järnkrok
Make it a potential fourth goalie in the Maple Leafs’ rotation. While he’s not ready to re-join the team at practice, LTIR-bound Matt Murray has begun facing shots during on-ice workouts and is slowly making his way toward a potential return to action, head coach Sheldon Keefe said today (via David Alter of The Hockey News). Murray, 29, underwent off-season hip surgery and has … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Notes: Murray, Giordano, Liljegren, Järnkrok
Anthony Mantha Drawing Trade Interest
The Capitals have bandied moving winger Anthony Mantha and his $5.7MM cap hit throughout much of the last two seasons after he struggled with injuries and failed to recapture his production from his first-line days in Detroit. With this year’s trade deadline less than two weeks away, there may finally be a match for Mantha to move elsewhere with no term left on his contract, … [Read more...] about Anthony Mantha Drawing Trade Interest
Maple Leafs Assign Maxime Lajoie To AHL
Maple Leafs defenseman Maxime Lajoie is no longer listed on the NHL roster on the league’s media site, indicating he’s been returned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic relays Sunday. Toronto has ferried Lajoie, 26, in between leagues multiple times over the past few weeks, although this move will likely be longer-lasting. Lajoie last played in … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Assign Maxime Lajoie To AHL
Maple Leafs Assign Marshall Rifai To AHL
After making his NHL debut earlier this week with a pair of appearances, the Maple Leafs announced (Twitter link) that they have re-assigned defenseman Marshall Rifai to AHL Toronto. The 25-year-old was brought up earlier in the week to give the Maple Leafs a bit of extra depth on the back end and suited up twice where he had four hits and averaged a little under 12 minutes per … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Assign Marshall Rifai To AHL