Toronto Maple Leafs News

Rifai has yet to play this season, but could make his debut, returning from a wrist injury on Saturday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 27-year-old defenseman only has two games of NHL experience.

Rielly was battling an illness, but will be ready to suit up when the Maple Leafs return to action on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. Already battling a myriad of injuries on their blueline, the Maple Leafs would ill-afford to be without their icetime leader, Morgan Rielly. The 31-year-old Rielly is putting together an excellent season, with 22 points (5G / 17A) in 28 games.

Jet Greaves has proven to be the more reliable Blue Jackets goalie this season, but Merzlikins will get another look on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators. The 31-year-old Merzlikins allowed a season-high seven goals on 40 shots (.825 SV%) in his most recent game, a 7-6 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers. He has an ugly 3.87 GAA and .885 SV% in 12 games (6-5-1). Despite his poor statistics, Merzlikins has quality starts in 50 percent of his games, his best rate in the last five seasons. The Blue Jackets enter Thursday's contest as +102 home underdogs against a Senators team that has lost five of its last six games (1-5-0).

Bobrovsky had a rough performance in his most recent outing, allowing six goals on 31 shots (.806 SV%), but salvaged an overtime victory in a rollercoaster 7-6 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 37-year-old veteran goalie will hope for a better outing when he returns to the crease on Wednesday, but his recent stretch of play has been concerning, allowing three or more goals in five of his last seven games (3-3-1), posting a 3.40 GAA and .860 SV%. The Panthers enter Wednesday's contest as slight -108 road favorites against a Utah Mammoth team on a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).

Bobrovsky had a rough performance in his most recent outing, allowing six goals on 31 shots (.806 SV%), but salvaged an overtime victory in a rollercoaster 7-6 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 37-year-old veteran goalie will hope for a better outing when he returns to the crease on Wednesday, but his recent stretch of play has been concerning, allowing three or more goals in five of his last seven games (3-3-1), posting a 3.40 GAA and .860 SV%. The Panthers enter Wednesday's contest as slight -108 road favorites against a Utah Mammoth team on a two-game losing skid (0-2-0).

Rielly is battling an illness, but will be ready to suit up when the Maple Leafs return to action on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. Already battling a myriad of injuries on their blueline, the Maple Leafs would ill-afford to be without their icetime leader, Morgan Rielly. The 31-year-old Rielly is putting together an excellent season, with 22 points (5G / 17A) in 28 games.

Mermis exited Monday's 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning after only 10:34 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old defenseman has one goal in 11 games and will be sidelined for at least a month after being placed on IR on Wednesday.

Rielly is battling an illness, and it is unclear if he will be ready to suit up when the Maple Leafs return to action on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. Already battling a myriad of injuries on their blueline, the Maple Leafs can ill-afford to be without their icetime leader, Morgan Rielly. The 31-year-old Rielly is putting together an excellent season, with 22 points (5G / 17A) in 28 games.

Mermis exited Monday's 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning after only 10:34 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old defenseman has one goal in 11 games and will be sidelined for at least one week.

Sissons has just a single goal and two assists in 24 games this season. The equally unproductive Brandon Saad will sit in his place. s

Roslovic has not played since November 25th and will likely remain sidelined for another two or three weeks. The 28-year-old Roslovic signed with the Oilers after the season already started, and was immediately a solid fit, scoring 18 points (10G / 8A) in 23 games.

Dakota Mermis will draw back into Toronto's lineup on Monday against the Tampa Bay lightning, resulting in Myers being a healthy scratch. The 28-year-old Myers has one assist and is averaging 13:53 time-on-ice through 14 games this season.

Philippe Myers will be a healthy scratch on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, allowing Mermis to re-enter the lineup. The 31-year-old Mermis is averaging 13:16 time-on-ice and has one goal in 10 games this season.