9:52 a.m.: The first-year salary of McCabe’s extension will be paid out mostly via signing bonus, reports David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period. The second, third and fourth years of the deal also include some signing bonus money, while the fifth and final season is paid entirely via base salary. McCabe’s total compensation each year breaks down as … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Sign Jake McCabe To Five-Year Extension
Pacioretty To Return From Lower-Body Injury
Maple Leafs winger Max Pacioretty will return from his lower-body injury tonight versus Boston, relays TSN’s Mark Masters (Twitter link). The 35-year-old has played in five games so far this season, scoring twice. Pacioretty is owed a bonus of just over $313K when he reaches the 10-game mark and even with Toronto not playing him full-time, he should be able to hit that over … [Read more...] about Pacioretty To Return From Lower-Body Injury
Potential Trade Destinations For Timothy Liljegren
It’s no surprise that defenseman Timothy Liljegren’s time with the Toronto Maple Leafs may be coming to an end. The former 17th overall pick of the 2017 NHL Draft has only suited up in one game for the Maple Leafs up to this point in the regular season and it doesn’t appear that the organization is willing to expand much upon that total.[SOURCE LINK] … [Read more...] about Potential Trade Destinations For Timothy Liljegren
Lower-Body Injury For Jarnkrok Believed To Be A Sports Hernia
Maple Leafs winger Calle Jarnkrok’s lower-body injury is believed to be a sports hernia, reports Sportsnet’s Luke Fox. The 33-year-old has filled an important middle-six role for Toronto over the last two years but hasn’t been able to play this season due to the injury. Jarnkrok is currently on LTIR and while he’s eligible to return in early November, that doesn’t seem likely … [Read more...] about Lower-Body Injury For Jarnkrok Believed To Be A Sports Hernia
Maple Leafs Activate Joseph Woll From Injured Reserve
The Maple Leafs announced they’ve activated goaltender Joseph Woll from injured reserve. Netminder Dennis Hildeby was returned to AHL Toronto from his emergency loan in a corresponding transaction to open a roster spot. There’s a chance Woll will make his season debut and start tonight against his hometown Blues, per TSN’s Darren Dreger. Even if not, he’ll dress as the backup … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Activate Joseph Woll From Injured Reserve