Toronto Maple Leafs forwards John Tavares and Calle Jarnkrok formally returned to practice Wednesday after dealing with lower-body injuries. Both players were previously listed as day-to-day. Tavares collided with Montreal Canadiens forward Michael Pezzetta during the first period of Thursday’s preseason game but remained in the contest. He played fewer shifts during the third … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs’ John Tavares, Calle Jarnkrok formally return to practice
William Nylander expands on playing centre in exclusive with The Athletic
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander will likely be playing centre to begin the regular season and it’s been one of the most fascinating developments to track at training camp. Nylander started camp centring a line with Max Domi and Calle Jarnkrok, as the Maple Leafs look to increase his ice time and responsibility under Craig Berube. The 28-year-old spoke to The … [Read more...] about William Nylander expands on playing centre in exclusive with The Athletic
Maple Leafs loan 2024 1st-rounder Ben Danford to OHL’s Oshawa Generals
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that they had loaned prospect defenceman Ben Danford to the Ontario Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals. The @MapleLeafs have loaned defenceman Ben Danford to the Oshawa Generals (OHL). — Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) September 30, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Danford was selected in the first round, 31st overall, by the Maple Leafs … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs loan 2024 1st-rounder Ben Danford to OHL’s Oshawa Generals
Canadiens’ Xhekaj fined $3,385 for unsportsmanlike conduct against Maple Leafs’ Pare
Montreal Canadiens defenceman Arber Xhekaj has been fined $3,385.42 for unsportsmanlike conduct against Toronto Maple Leafs forward Cedric Pare, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced Sunday. Pare collided with Canadiens forward Patrik Laine, contacting him in a knee-on-knee collision. The game was stopped as Laine required assistance leaving the ice and he did not … [Read more...] about Canadiens’ Xhekaj fined $3,385 for unsportsmanlike conduct against Maple Leafs’ Pare
Topi Niemela set to make Leafs preseason debut as ‘bubble roster’ takes shape against Canadiens
The Maple Leafs have put out their lineup for Saturday night’s game against the Canadiens and it will focus largely on the Leafs’ bottom half of their roster and potential Marlies callup pecking order. Below is the roster announced, per Leafs PR. The @MapleLeafs roster for tonight’s preseason game in Montreal. pic.twitter.com/YYu9Vbc2YH — Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) September 28, … [Read more...] about Topi Niemela set to make Leafs preseason debut as ‘bubble roster’ takes shape against Canadiens