While the Maple Leafs have done well in the standings since moving Max Domi to center last month, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic suggests (subscription link) that the third center spot should still be a key priority for GM Brad Treliving as he looks to add to his roster. Domi is up to 14 points on the season now after a slow start but it’s his defensive concerns that could be … [Read more...] about Does Toronto Need A Third Center Upgrade?
Auston Matthews, T.J. Brodie Sit Out Saturday With Illness
5:45 PM: The Toronto Maple Leafs have confirmed that Matthews and T.J. Brodie will both miss Saturday’s game with illness. 5:35 PM: Auston Matthews may be forced out of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Saturday night matchup with illness, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports. The Leafs will kick off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7 P.M. ET – one of six games starting at that time. … [Read more...] about Auston Matthews, T.J. Brodie Sit Out Saturday With Illness
Maple Leafs To Activate Timothy Liljegren Off LTIR
The Maple Leafs will welcome back an important part of their back end tonight against Pittsburgh as defenseman Timothy Liljegren told reporters including David Alter of The Hockey News (Twitter link) that he’s ready to suit up, meaning Toronto will be activating him off LTIR. The 24-year-old has missed the last six weeks with a lower-body injury sustained against Boston in … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs To Activate Timothy Liljegren Off LTIR
Atlantic Notes: Knies, Liljegren, Larkin
Sportsnet’s Luke Fox tweeted this morning that Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies returned to practice today but is unlikely to return to the lineup tonight as he is still not 100%. Knies has been dealing with an illness the last few days that already caused him to miss Tuesday night’s 7-3 win over the New York Rangers. Lance Hornby of Postmedia added that there is a … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Knies, Liljegren, Larkin
William Lagesson Will Be Game-Time Decision Monday Due To Illness
Maple Leafs defenseman William Lagesson will be a game-time decision tonight against the Islanders due to illness but is likely to play, head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed to reporters (via David Alter of The Hockey News). It’s been a tidy season for Lagesson so far, who’s been a solid injury fill-in for players such as Mark Giordano, Timothy Liljegren and Jake McCabe, who have … [Read more...] about William Lagesson Will Be Game-Time Decision Monday Due To Illness