Maroon's original timetable was four weeks, but he is coming along better than expected which means he could potentially be back by next week. With Dany Heatley back and Matt Beleskey playing well, the Ducks likely won't rush Maroon, but sounds like he will be joining them in practice shortly.
Maroon suffered the injury in the Ducks win over the Sabres on Monday. He was moved to IR yesterday so we knew the injury was going to keep him out a bit and it turns out he will be out until the middle of November with an MCL sprain. This is a tough break for Maroon who had three assists in the first three games playing with Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf. Matt Beleskey is expected to continue to fill that spot, at least until Dany Heatley (groin) is healthy.
Maroon's designation on IR allows the Ducks to make some roster moves while he works his way back to full health. Maroon is eligible to come off of IR on October 21st. He had three assists in three games before getting hurt on Sunday.
Maroon was injured in the Ducks 5-1 win over the Sabres on Monday after being hit by Josh Gorges. He was reportedly walking with a noticeable limp after the game and has been ruled out for Tuesday's game and could miss a lot more time than that. He was settling in nicely on the Ducks top-line, recording an assist in each of the first three games. The Ducks will likely release a timetable for Maroon in the next day or two.
Maroon had two goals and an assist in 13 games with the Ducks last season.
Maroon has two goals in 11 games this season.
Maroon, 25 (4/23/88), has appeared in 11 games for Anaheim this season, scoring two goals (2-0=2) with 10 PIM. He collected his first career NHL goal on Feb. 16 at Nashville, beating Pekka Rinne for the game-tying goal in an eventual 3-2 shootout win.
Maroon has just two assists in 11 games this season.
Maroon loses all of his immediate fantasy hockey value with this demotion. Through two games playing on the team's top line, he registered no points with one shot on goal.
The team dressed seven defensemen in their last game which speaks to their depth up front. Look for Maroon to actually play during this stint with the team.
Maroon was not needed due to Matt Beleskey returning to the lineup. He loses all possible fantasy hockey value with this demotion.
Through his first two games with the Crunch, Maroon scored two goals and five points. He could draw into the lineup if Matt Beleskey is not cleared for contact.
No immediate fantasy hockey value in the AHL.
No immediate fantasy hockey value on waivers.
Maroon should make the team as a fourth liner capable of moving up the ranks. Last season he scored 21 goals and 48 points through 57 games with the Syracuse Crunch. He has little-to-nothing left to prove at the AHL level and would be exposed to waivers if sent down.
