The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled defenseman Marshall Rifai and sent goaltender Dennis Hildeby back to the AHL. This is just the second call-up of Rifai’s career, with the first coming in October of this season but not resulting in any NHL games. Instead, the 25-year-old defenseman has spent his season with the Toronto Marlies, playing in 34 games and scoring 11 points. He … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Recall Marshall Rifai, Loan Dennis Hildeby To AHL
John Tavares Considered Day-To-Day
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be without their captain tonight, as John Tavares is reportedly considered day-to-day with a minor injury (X Link). Taking a bit of a step back from his previous scoring pace in Toronto, Tavares still sits fifth on the team in scoring with 15 goals and 40 points in 51 games.[SOURCE LINK] … [Read more...] about John Tavares Considered Day-To-Day
Maple Leafs Recall Maxime Lajoie
The Maple Leafs have brought up some extra depth on the back end before their game tonight against Anaheim as the team announced (Twitter link) that blueliner Maxime Lajoie has been recalled from AHL Toronto. The 26-year-old has been shuffled back and forth twice already this month although it didn’t result in any playing time. Lajoie did play four games with the Maple Leafs … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Recall Maxime Lajoie
Maple Leafs Offering Volume Of Picks To Try To Add Before Trade Deadline
With the Maple Leafs not having a second-round pick until 2027 and an anticipated unwillingness to move their first-round pick, their trade chips are certainly limited. Accordingly, Chris Johnston of The Athletic noted on a recent TSN Insider Trading segment that Toronto has gone with a volume approach when it comes to offering up draft picks for rentals; clearly, nothing has … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Offering Volume Of Picks To Try To Add Before Trade Deadline
NHL Grants Morgan Rielly Appeal Tomorrow
Yesterday, the Department of Player Safety issued a five-game suspension to Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly due to cross-checking Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig. Now appealing the suspension, Chris Johnston of TSN is reporting that Rielly will be offered an in-person appeal hearing in New York tomorrow. Because the suspension is not beyond five games, it will … [Read more...] about NHL Grants Morgan Rielly Appeal Tomorrow