LEAF NOTES: Missing that Auston Matthews touch Via sunhornby
Matthews wasn’t producing at as high a clip as the past two seasons when hurt this time , but continued to sharpen his all-round skills for another test in playoffs. He, Mitch Marner and William Nylander rank in the NHL’s top 20 takeaways and though Toronto’s power play has produced a goal in every game Matthews has missed this month, the unit certainly wouldn’t shun his return.Article content
As much as Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren have taken a step and Justin Holl’s faults get more flak than his positives, the Leafs are another injury from a serious threat to their blueline depth, with Jake Muzzin and Carl Dahlstrom in limbo with long-term injuries. They do believe they found a keeper in the just re-signed Conor Timmins, but is it enough?Article content
It’s all something Kyle Dubas must consider as March 3 approaches, a date he usually tries to get ahead of with a deal. Left wing Timo Meier, right wing Patrick Kane and defenceman Jakob Chychrun remain the prominent market names, but Dubas went big on Nick Foligno in 2021 and regretted it, opting for a lower profile move last season with blueliner Ilya Lyubushkin.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Worth Repeating: Locating an old hockey write-up and photo with a Maple Leaf great | SaltWireUPPER ONSLOW, N.S. — About two weeks before Christmas, I received a telephone call from Lynda Manley. The Upper Onslow resident was looking for help in ...
Read more »
TEN MINUTES TO TERROR: What happened to missing mom of two?What happened during the 10 minutes that British mother of two Nicola Bulley could not be accounted for?
Read more »
Maple Leafs’ missing effort results in losing effort against last-place JacketsToronto builds early lead before getting outplayed in final two periods.
Read more »
Man on Salt Spring Island sought by RCMP for missing child porn court dateJimmy Pieschke pleaded guilty to the charges but failed to appear for court. He was last seen on Salt Spring Island the evening of Feb. 10.
Read more »
Vendor Won’t Credit Missing Item Due To “Strict Policy,” Restaurant Manager Maliciously CompliesI informed him that since we were short last week and his company didn't want to work with us, I wasn't signing anything until I had *everything* counted.
Read more »
City Hall celly and Maple Leafs separated too longJohn Tavares can now say he has been in a championship team photo at Toronto City Hall, surrounded by adoring Maple Leaf fans.
Read more »