The Maple Leafs announced today they’ve recalled defenseman Marshall Rifai from AHL Toronto. Winger Max Pacioretty, who’s missed three games with an undisclosed injury, was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding transaction. Their active roster remains at the 23-player maximum. Rifai fulfills Toronto’s need for an extra body on defense. They lost Chris Tanev to what’s … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Recall Marshall Rifai
Chris Tanev Out Friday, Considered Day-To-Day
The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly avoided a worst-case scenario with their top shutdown defenseman. The Hockey News’ David Alter shared that Chris Tanev’s recovery timeline is only considered day-to-day although he’s been ruled out for Friday’s contest against the New York Rangers. Tanev was seen wearing a sling after missing the final two periods of Toronto’s game … [Read more...] about Chris Tanev Out Friday, Considered Day-To-Day
Trade Deadline Primer: Toronto Maple Leafs
With the 4 Nations Face-Off now complete, the trade deadline looms large and is just a few weeks away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We continue our look around the league with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 2024-25 campaign marks the ninth year in a row the Maple Leafs are vying for a Stanley Cup championship since their competitive … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Primer: Toronto Maple Leafs
Pacioretty Won’t Play This Weekend, Dewar Could Return Sunday
Maple Leafs winger Max Pacioretty has been ruled out of this weekend’s games after tweaking something earlier in the week, relays Nick Barden of The Hockey News. There’s no timetable yet on how long he’ll miss. However, they could get center Connor Dewar back on Sunday against Chicago. Dewar has missed a little over a month with an upper-body injury. Toronto will have to … [Read more...] about Pacioretty Won’t Play This Weekend, Dewar Could Return Sunday
Pacioretty Leaves Practice Early With Injury
Maple Leafs winger Max Pacioretty left practice early today with head coach Craig Berube telling reporters including Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun that the veteran tweaked something when he took to the ice. Berube added the injury isn’t believed to be too serious at first glance. Pacioretty has dealt with injuries off and on throughout the season and has been limited to 37 … [Read more...] about Pacioretty Leaves Practice Early With Injury