Los Angeles Kings Head Coach Jim Hiller told reporters, including Zach Dooley, Manager of Editorial Content, that Alex Turcotte is out for the remainder of the road trip due to an upper-body injury. Having returned home, the forward is ruled out until at least next Wednesday, as the Kings will take on Seattle back in Los Angeles. Set to turn 25 next month, the former fifth … [Read more...] about Latest On William Nylander
Tanev And Joshua Placed On LTIR
The Maple Leafs have placed defenseman Dakota Joshua and defenseman Chris Tanev on LTIR, PuckPedia reports (Twitter link). Joshua is dealing with a lacerated kidney that has kept him out for the last month and while he has started light skating, he’s not expected to return until after the Olympic break. Tanev, meanwhile, has missed the last month with a groin issue. There’s … [Read more...] about Tanev And Joshua Placed On LTIR
Maple Leafs Reassign Henry Thrun, Dakota Mermis; Recall Marshall Rifai
The Toronto Maple Leafs are making a few changes to the bottom of their defensive core ahead of a four-game roadtrip through the Pacific Division. According to a team announcement, the Maple Leafs have reassigned Henry Thrun and Dakota Mermis to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies and recalled Marshall Rifai to the NHL club. Thrun, 24, was on his second recall of the year. In his first … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Reassign Henry Thrun, Dakota Mermis; Recall Marshall Rifai
Maple Leafs Place Dakota Mermis On Waivers
Ahead of their game against the Sabres tonight, the Maple Leafs placed defenseman Dakota Mermis on waivers, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Today marked the end of an extended conditioning loan to the AHL for the defender, who was on long-term injured reserve, meaning they had to either activate him or designate him as waivers non-roster. Mermis came to the Leafs as a free … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Place Dakota Mermis On Waivers
Nylander And Joshua Skate Before Practice
Maple Leafs winger William Nylander skated today as he continues to work his way back from a lingering groin issue, mentions David Alter of The Hockey News. He missed six games earlier this season with the same issue and was reinjured in his fourth game back. There remains no timetable for his return with the team likely to be extra cautious but the fact he’s back on the ice … [Read more...] about Nylander And Joshua Skate Before Practice