The Maple Leafs have signed Calle Rosen to a two-year extension worth $1.5M ($750K AAV).
Rosen figures to be a part of the Maple Leafs NHL plans in 2018-19 after signing him to a one-way deal. Rosen is an undrafted free agent who came over from Sweden. He has taken his offensive game to a new-level this year, picking up 19 points (2G / 17A) in 24 games with the Marlies.
Suspension
Hyman has been suspended for two games for interference on Charlie McAvoy.
Hyman will miss Tuesday’s game in Carolina and Thursday’s game in Tampa Bay before being eligible to return Saturday in Florida. Hyman was given a five-minute interference penalty on the play and was forced to answer the bell against Matt Grzelcyk. You should see either William Nylander or Patrick Marleau move back into the top-6 with Hyman suspended.
Goalie Start
Andersen will start Saturday in Boston.
Andersen allowed three goals on 41 shots in the Maple Leafs overtime win in Buffalo on Tuesday. Andersen has won four straight games while stopping exactly 38 shots in every game—allowing a combined 11 goals on 163 shots (.933 SV%). In his first start against the Bruins, Andersen stopped 38 of 40 shots in a 4-2 win.
Goalie Start
Sparks will start Thursday vs. the Red Wings. (FOR REAL THIS TIME)
Sparks stopped all 34 shots that he faced in the Maple Leafs shutout win over the Flyers on November 24th. Sparks has won four of his five starts this season, posting a 2.57 GAA, .924 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he will give Frederik Andersen a breather and face a Red Wings team that has lost five of their last seven (2-3-2).
Goalie Start
Andersen was the first goalie off of the ice despite reports that Garret Sparks would start.
Andersen allowed three goals on 41 shots in the Maple Leafs overtime win in Buffalo on Tuesday. Andersen has won four straight games while stopping exactly 38 shots in every game—allowing a combined 11 goals on 163 shots (.933 SV%). Andersen has been one of the top netminders in the NHL through the first two months of the season and is a must-start against the visiting Red Wings.
Goalie Start
Andersen will start Tuesday in Buffalo.
Andersen allowed three goals on 41 shots in the Maple Leafs win in Minnesota on Saturday. Anderson has won three in a row while allowing a combined eight goals on 122 shots (.934 SV%). Tonight he faces a Sabres team that has lost three in a row (0-2-1) after having their 10-game winning streak snapped on November 29th.
The Maple Leafs have acquired Michael Carcone from the Canucks for Josh Leivo.
Carcone, 22, was an undrafted free agent who was in his third season with Utica (AHL). Carcone was fourth among Comets in points, picking up 17 points (6G / 11A) in 20 games this season. He will report to the Toronto Marlies (AHL), clearing a roster spot for William Nylander.
The Maple Leafs have assigned Travis Dermott to Toronto (AHL).
Dermott was sent to the AHL to get the Maple Leafs roster to 23 with William Nylander joining the team after signing a six-year extension on Saturday. Dermott was the one demoted because he is waiver exempt. However, the Maple Leafs are trying to trade another player from their active roster and Dermott would then re-join the team for Tuesday’s game.
Nylander has reportedly signed a six-year extension with the Maple Leafs worth $6.9M AAV.
With only a couple of minutes to spare, Nylander inked the much anticipated extension and could be back in the Maple Leafs lineup as soon as next week. Nylander adds to an already deep Maple Leafs top-9, where he figures to slot in next to Auston Matthews. A season ago, Nylander had 20 goals and 41 assists in 82 games.
Goalie Start
Andersen will start Saturday in Minnesota.
Andersen surrendered three goals on 41 shots in the Maple Leafs win over the Sharks on Wednesday. Andersen won two in a row and finished November at 8-3-0 with a 2.02 GAA, .942 SV% and one shutout in 11 starts. Tonight he faces the Wild in Minnesota—the 29-year-old is 7-2-0 with a 2.46 GAA and .926 SV% on the road.
Goalie Start
Andersen will start Wednesday vs. the Sharks.
Andersen stopped 38 of 40 shots in the Maple Leafs win over the Bruins on Monday. The win snapped a two-game losing skid for Andersen, who is 7-3-0 with a 1.92 GAA, .944 SV% and one shutout in November. Tonight he takes on a Sharks team that has lost three of their last four and are 4-5-3 on the road this season.
Line Change
Gauthier will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday.
Gauthier has had a solid season as the Maple Leafs fourth line centre, playing just 8:34 TOI/gm. With Auston Matthews returning tonight, Nazem Kadri will move back to the third line and Par Lindholm will centre the fourth line, which leaves Gauthier as the odd man out.
Goalie Start
Andersen is expected to start Wednesday vs. the Sharks.
Andersen stopped 38 of 40 shots in the Maple Leafs win over the Bruins on Monday. The win snapped a two-game losing skid for Andersen, who is 7-3-0 with a 1.92 GAA, .944 SV% and one shutout in November. Tonight he takes on a Sharks team that has lost three of their last four and are 4-5-3 on the road this season.
Matthews (shoulder) will return to the Maple Leafs lineup on Wednesday.
Matthews has missed the last 14 games with a shoulder injury but will be back tonight vs. the Sharks. With Matthews back, Frederik Gauthier will be a healthy scratch. In his first seven games, Matthews had 16 points (10G / 6A) but was held pointless in the next four games. Matthews will likely be back between Patrick Marleau and Kasperi Kapanen.
The Maple Leafs have acquired Morgan Klimchuk from the Flames for Andrew Nielsen.
Zaitsev (illness) is on the ice for warmups; is expected to play vs. the Bruins.
Goalie Start
Andersen will start Monday vs. the Bruins.
Andersen allowed four goals on 24 shots in the Maple Leafs 4-2 loss in Columbus on Friday. Surprisingly, Andersen has lost two games in a row, which ties his longest losing streak of the season. Both of those losses came on the road and now he returns to Scotiabank Arena where he is 5-5-0 with a 2.03 GAA and .936 SV% in 10 starts this season.
Zaitsev (illness) will be a game-time decision on Monday.
Zaitsev missed the Maple Leafs morning skate due to an illness but head coach Mike Babcock expects him to play vs. the Bruins. If Zaitsev doesn’t end up playing, look for Martin Marincin to re-enter the lineup. Zaitsev has just two assists and 18 shots on goal in 24 games this season.
Goalie Start
Andersen is expected to start Monday vs. the Bruins.
Andersen allowed four goals on 24 shots in the Maple Leafs 4-2 loss in Columbus on Friday. Surprisingly, Andersen has lost two games in a row, which ties his longest losing streak of the season. Both of those losses came on the road and now he returns to Scotiabank Arena where he is 5-5-0 with a 2.03 GAA and .936 SV% in 10 starts this season.
Goalie Start
Sparks will start Saturday vs. the Flyers.
Sparks made 38 saves on 39 shots in the Maple Leafs win in Anaheim on November 16th. Sparks has won three of his four starts this season, posting a 3.20 GAA and .906 SV%. Tonight he makes his fifth start of the season and will take on a Flyers team that has lost four of their last five, but won yesterday vs. New York.