Sportsnet is reporting that Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Timothy Liljegren left last night’s game against the Nashville Predators with an apparent upper-body injury. The injury appeared to happen when Yakov Trenin of the Predators finished his check on Liljegren after he had cleared the puck from behind the Leafs goal line. Liljegren skated to the bench in obvious discomfort … [Read more...] about Leafs’ Timothy Liljegren Leaves Game With Injury
Toronto Receives Positive Results On McCabe MRI
Although Toronto Maple Leafs’ defenseman, Jake McCabe, will not be on the ice with the team in their next upcoming matchup against the Nashville Predators due to a groin injury, Toronto apparently gathered very positive results from McCabe’s MRI report. David Alter of The Hockey News reports that McCabe won’t be out of the lineup ’too long’, and the MRI results were a best-case … [Read more...] about Toronto Receives Positive Results On McCabe MRI
Joe Thornton Officially Announces Retirement
2006 Hart Trophy winner and longtime San Jose Sharks pivot Joe Thornton has officially confirmed his retirement from pro hockey, per a video release from the Sharks. The 44-year-old did not play during the 2022-23 season, last suiting up for the Florida Panthers in 2021-22. Rarely does a player with such a clear path to a spot in the Hall of Fame hang up the skates. While he … [Read more...] about Joe Thornton Officially Announces Retirement
Toronto Maple Leafs Recall William Lagesson, Return Fraser Minten To WHL
The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that defenseman William Lagesson has been recalled from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies. In a corresponding move, center Fraser Minten has been returned to the WHL’s Kamloops Blazers. The move regarding Minten, 19, is an expected one. The 2022 38th overall pick had an impressive training camp and preseason, earning Toronto’s … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Recall William Lagesson, Return Fraser Minten To WHL
Jake McCabe Leaves Game With Lower-Body Injury
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe left the team’s Thursday night matchup against the Dallas Stars after only one shift, reportedly “pulling” something in his lower body. McCabe only recorded 10 seconds of ice time in the game. His availability for the Leafs’ Saturday match against the Nashville Predators is uncertain. McCabe has become a prominent member of the Toronto … [Read more...] about Jake McCabe Leaves Game With Lower-Body Injury