Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen will hopefully return within the next week, per Hurricanes general manager and president Don Waddell. Andersen has been out since November 2nd, battling a deep-vein thrombosis with a subsequent pulmonary embolism. Andersen was cleared to resume skating on January 31st. Now nearly a month later, Andersen is progressing back to … [Read more...] about Timothy Liljegren Remains Out Thursday
Toronto Maple Leafs Acquire Ilya Lyubushkin From Anaheim
The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks. The deal formally sent Lyubushkin from Anaheim, who retained 50 percent of his cap hit, to the Carolina Hurricanes, who retained another 25 percent, and then to the Leafs. Lyubushkin carries a $2.75MM cap hit, meaning that Toronto is only due $687,500 against their cap – less than a … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Acquire Ilya Lyubushkin From Anaheim
Maple Leafs Activate Joseph Woll, Loan Maxime Lajoie To AHL
The Toronto Maple Leafs have activated goaltender Joseph Woll off of long-term injured reserve. He’s missed the team’s last 35 games, sitting out since December 7th with an ankle injury. Toronto also loaned defenseman Maxime Lajoie to the minor leagues, in order to make space for Woll’s return. Woll is expected to start for Toronto when they take on the Arizona Coyotes on … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Activate Joseph Woll, Loan Maxime Lajoie To AHL
Toronto Maple Leafs Recall Maxime Lajoie
Per a team announcement, the Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled defenseman Maxime Lajoie from their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. Primarily used as a depth defenseman in Toronto’s system this year, Lajoie has only played in seven games for the Maple Leafs this season, tallying one assist in total. With the Marlies this season, Lajoie has been much more productive, scoring … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Recall Maxime Lajoie
Afternoon Notes: Eichel, Monahan, Liljegren, Timmins
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