In his latest podcast (video link), Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic reports that the Wild are trying to sign defenseman Zach Bogosian to a contract extension. Minnesota acquired the 33-year-old from Tampa Bay early in the season and he has held his own on their third pairing, logging over 17 minutes a night while recording nine points and 80 hits in 43 games. If they … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Have Checked In On Zach Bogosian’s Availability
Ilya Lyubushkin Clears Concussion Protocols, Expected To Play Monday
The new-but-familiar Ilya Lyubushkin won’t miss any time for the Maple Leafs after sustaining a head injury in Saturday’s shootout win over the Rangers, per David Alter of The Hockey News. Lyubushkin was a full participant in Monday’s morning skate alongside Morgan Rielly and will suit up for his second game since last week’s trade from the Ducks in a likely first-round preview … [Read more...] about Ilya Lyubushkin Clears Concussion Protocols, Expected To Play Monday
Afternoon Notes: Keller, Blackwood, Lyubushkin
Star Arizona Coyotes forward Clayton Keller could be back soon, per general manager Bill Armstrong, who designated Keller as day-to-day with an upper-body injury suffered in the team’s February 25th game against the Winnipeg Jets. Keller will miss the team’s Sunday game against the Washington Capitals, marking his fourth absence with this injury. Alexander Kerfoot has slotted … [Read more...] about Afternoon Notes: Keller, Blackwood, Lyubushkin
Trade Deadline Primer: Toronto Maple Leafs
With the All-Star break in the rearview, the trade deadline looms large and is now less than two weeks away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We continue our look around the league with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The more things change, the more they stay the same for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite parting ways with Kyle Dubas and Jason … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Primer: Toronto Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs Assign Nicholas Robertson To AHL
With the Maple Leafs needing to make a move to open up a roster spot and free up the cap space to officially activate Calle Jarnkrok off LTIR, they’ve elected to send Nicholas Robertson down, announcing (Twitter link) that they’ve assigned the winger to AHL Toronto. The 22-year-old started the season in the minors with the Maple Leafs taking advantage of his waiver exemption. … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Assign Nicholas Robertson To AHL