Following another tough outing that saw him allow six goals to Columbus in an overtime loss, Ilya Samsonov’s short-term future appears to be in question. Jonas Siegel of The Athletic believes (subscription link) that the Maple Leafs can no longer afford to put the netminder in their lineup with how much he has struggled; his save percentage on the season is down to just .862 … [Read more...] about Toronto Has A Tough Call To Make In Goal
Maple Leafs Activate Mark Giordano From LTIR
The Maple Leafs have activated Mark Giordano from long-term injured reserve ahead of tonight’s game against the Blue Jackets, per the NHL’s media portal. He will return to the lineup in a third-pairing role alongside Timothy Liljegren, with William Lagesson sitting as a healthy scratch to make room. With an open spot on the active roster and ample cap space, thanks to the … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Activate Mark Giordano From LTIR
Maple Leafs Recall Pontus Holmberg
It’s been a down season for Thompson, who had a three-point game against the Maple Leafs but has otherwise been ineffective since returning from a wrist injury that cost him nine games in November and early December. He has nine goals and 19 points in 26 games on the season, a significant decline from last season’s 47 goals and 94 points.The Maple Leafs recalled center Pontus … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Recall Pontus Holmberg
Mark Giordano Close To Returning, Remains Out Wednesday
Maple Leafs defenseman Mark Giordano will not return to action in Wednesday’s game against the Senators, per The Athletic’s Jonas Siegel. Giordano, who has been out with a finger fracture for nearly a month, practiced with the team this morning and is close to a return but is not cleared to suit up tonight.The NHL’s oldest active skater remains on long-term injured reserve and … [Read more...] about Mark Giordano Close To Returning, Remains Out Wednesday
Dennis Hildeby Potentially Being Called Up
One goaltending prospect who is beginning to gain quite a bit of traction is Dennis Hildeby, currently rostered on the Toronto Marlies as a part of the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. In his first full season in North America, Hildeby holds a 7-4-2 record in 13 games played for the Marlies, carrying a .921 SV% and a 2.18 GAA. In a report from this morning, the Marlies … [Read more...] about Dennis Hildeby Potentially Being Called Up