In a longer review of the rumors circulating around the Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames defenseman, Chris Tanev, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman believes that if the Maple Leafs acquire Tanev, they may look to sign him rather quickly to an extension (Link). Being a native of Toronto, Tanev may take a discount to finish his career with his hometown team. Still, at his age, … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Eager To Acquire, Extend Chris Tanev
Maple Leafs Recall Martin Jones On Emergency Basis
With Ilya Samsonov being unavailable for tonight’s game against Boston due to illness, the Maple Leafs announced (Twitter link) that they’ve recalled goaltender Martin Jones from AHL Toronto on an emergency basis. He will back up Joseph Woll against the Bruins. The 33-year-old played in 48 games last season with Seattle, posting a 2.99 GAA but his save percentage was just … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Recall Martin Jones On Emergency Basis
Injury Notes: San Jose Sharks, Conor Sheary, Timothy Liljegren
San Jose Sharks winger Alexander Barabanov returned to the team’s practice for the first time since his October 24th finger injury. Barbanov did not take part in line rushes during the team skate, suggesting that he still isn’t ready to return just yet. The Sharks were also without top winger Tomas Hertl at the Thursday practice. Hertl has been out of action since November 25th … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: San Jose Sharks, Conor Sheary, Timothy Liljegren
Toronto Wanted To Acquire Both Zadorov, Tanev
Although being acquired by the Vancouver Canucks a little while ago, there was another team extremely interested in adding Nikita Zadorov to their blue line. Kevin Weekes of ESPN reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs were interested in acquiring both Zadorov and Chris Tanev from the Calgary Flames in one trade, giving the indication that the Maple Leafs will be adding a notable … [Read more...] about Toronto Wanted To Acquire Both Zadorov, Tanev
Maple Leafs Recall Maxime Lajoie, Mark Giordano Out Week-To-Week
10:30 a.m.: Giordano is now listed as week-to-week, head coach Sheldon Keefe informed reporters this morning (via Chris Johnston of The Athletic and TSN). He’ll miss significantly more time than just tonight’s contest, meaning Lajoie will likely stick around on the NHL roster for quite a while. Expect the Maple Leafs to paper him up and down from the AHL in the coming days to … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Recall Maxime Lajoie, Mark Giordano Out Week-To-Week