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While Maple Leafs winger William Nylander was able to get back in Toronto’s lineup before the Olympics, he hasn’t been practicing fully with Sweden at the Olympics.  That has led to speculation that the lingering groin issue he has been dealing with is still bothering him.  As Michael Traikos of The Hockey News relays, the veteran winger indicated that while he’s managing the … [Read more...] about Nylander Feeling Good But Still Managing His Injury

With the Olympic break underway, the trade deadline is just weeks away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We begin our look around the league with teams that have clear plans at the extremes of the standings, this time with the Maple Leafs. The Toronto Maple Leafs sit just six points out of a Wild Card spot with the Olympic break in full … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Primer: Toronto Maple Leafs

The New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks are two of the NHL’s worst teams this season and are both on the verge of massive roster changes. While both teams face unique challenges, one parallel is that they’ve made a mess of their goaltending finances with pricey extensions that were miscalculations. The Rangers and Canucks are far from alone in this predicament. High-priced … [Read more...] about The Danger Of Signing Goalies To Lucrative Contracts

Several NHL teams have been major disappointments this season, particularly the New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks. While the Rangers have made it clear they intend to retool, the Canucks have refrained from labelling their plans, possibly due to ongoing roster assessments or other internal considerations. Even teams that have entered clear rebuilds have become apprehensive … [Read more...] about NHL Teams Continue To Avoid Roster Re-Starts

The Maple Leafs’ AHL affiliate announced on Friday (Twitter link) that defenseman Marshall Rifai was returned to the Marlies. The move comes as no surprise with the Olympic break in full effect.  Rifai recently returned from a preseason injury and has four assists in a dozen games in the minors.  Recalled late last month, Rifai got into one game with the Maple Leafs but saw … [Read more...] about Rifai Sent Back To Marlies