The Maple Leafs reassigned defenseman Marshall Rifai to AHL Toronto on Wednesday, according to an announcement from the club. Toronto now has an open roster spot, which could be used to activate fellow blue-liner Jake McCabe from injured reserve before Thursday’s game against the Devils. Rifai, 26, had been on Toronto’s roster since Jan. 6. Serving as an extra defender in … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Reassign Marshall Rifai
Multiple Canadian Teams Interested In John Klingberg
The Maple Leafs, Oilers and Senators are among the five to seven teams that have expressed interest in signing unrestricted free agent defenseman John Klingberg, Darren Dreger of TSN reports Tuesday. Klingberg, 32, has not played since hip resurfacing surgery capped his 2023-24 campaign with Toronto at 14 games. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported last month that Klingberg … [Read more...] about Multiple Canadian Teams Interested In John Klingberg
McCabe Skated Today, Stolarz Could Skate Next Week, Rifai Recalled Again
Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe skated today as he works his way back from an upper-body injury sustained in a fight last weekend, shares Nick Barden of The Hockey News (Twitter link). However, head coach Craig Berube noted that there’s no timeline for a return but that the veteran is doing well. McCabe has 11 points, 68 blocks, and 72 hits in 36 games this season while his … [Read more...] about McCabe Skated Today, Stolarz Could Skate Next Week, Rifai Recalled Again
Prospect Sam McCue Traded In OHL
Maple Leafs prospect Sam McCue is on the move in the OHL as Flint announced that they’ve acquired the winger from Owen Sound. The 19-year-old was a seventh-round pick last year, going 216th overall in his second year of eligibility and will be eligible to play in the minors next season. McCue has 18 goals and 13 assists in 35 games so far this season. … [Read more...] about Prospect Sam McCue Traded In OHL
Al MacNeil Passes Away At Age 89
A legendary member of the Calgary Flames organization, Al MacNeil, has passed away at the age of 89 as announced by the Flames. Before starting his coaching and executive career in the National Hockey League, MacNeil spent 11 years as a player. He suited up for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, and Pittsburgh Penguins from 1955 … [Read more...] about Al MacNeil Passes Away At Age 89