Toronto Maple Leafs News

Myers has been recalled to Tampa Bay for the first time this season from Syracuse (AHL) after scoring a goal and three points in 11 games played in his first season in Tampa in 2022-23. He has spent the early part of 2023-24 in the minors, where he had two assists, 19 PIMs and a +7 plus/minus in nine games played so far. The 26-year-old is entering his sixth NHL season and is expected to replace Zack Bogosian, who was traded to Minnesota on Wednesday.

Reaves has played all 13 games for the Maple Leafs, going without a point, and racking up a -9 plus/minus rating while averaging 7:46 time-on-ice. Reaves joins John Klingberg as high-profile offseason signings that are expected to be healthy scratches on Friday. The Maple Leafs recalled Pontus Holmberg from the Marlies (AHL), who will be a possibility to slot into the lineup.

Woll has allowed 16 goals on the last 113 shots he has faced (.858 SV%) and will attempt to return to his early-season form on Friday when he takes on a Calgary Flames team that ranks 25th in the league offensively (2.67 GF / GP). In his first four games of the season (3-1-0), Woll was nearly impenetrable, saving 122 of 127 shots (.961 SV%), gaining the favour of the coaching staff in Toronto. The Maple Leafs have gone back to mostly rotating between goaltenders now as the team hopes one of them can emerge as a bonafide starter.

Holmberg was recalled to give the Maple Leafs some defensive depth as Maxime Lajoie was sent down to the Marlies (AHL). Holmberg has spent seven games with the Maple Leafs this season, recording zero points, a -2 plus/minus, four blocks, and three hits.

Woll will return to the crease for the Maple Leafs after starting the team's previous matchup backing up Ilya Samsonov but eventually entering the net in relief and making 18 of 19 saves in an eventual 6-5 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Before his strong relief effort on Tuesday, Woll allowed nine goals on 67 shots (.866 SV%) in his previous two games (0-2-0), a blemish on an otherwise impervious season thus far. The Maple Leafs are -156 home favourites against an Ottawa Senators team that has lost five of their last six (1-5-0).

It appears Woll will return to the crease for the Maple Leafs after starting the team's previous matchup backing up Ilya Samsonov but eventually entering the net in relief and making 18 of 19 saves in an eventual 6-5 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Before his strong relief effort on Tuesday, Woll allowed nine goals on 67 shots (.866 SV%) in his previous two games (0-2-0), a blemish on an otherwise impervious season thus far. The Maple Leafs are -156 home favourites against an Ottawa Senators team that has lost five of their last six (1-5-0).

Robertson has been off to a blistering start at the AHL level this season, tallying 11 points (5G / 6A) in nine games with the Marlies and now, with Pontus Holmberg being loaned to the Marlies, will get his chance to make his season debut with the Maple Leafs. Last season, Robertson had five points (2G / 3A) in 15 games with the Maple Leafs before having season-ending shoulder surgery.

Benoit is expected to make his Maple Leafs' debut on Monday as Maxime Lajoie will be a healthy scratch. Last season, Benoit played 78 games with the Anaheim Ducks, registering 10 points (3G / 10A), 128 blocks, and 216 hits. The hard-hitting defenceman is expected to skate on the Maple Leafs' third pair alongside William Lagesson.

Holmberg was held without a point through seven games with the Maple Leafs this season, averaging 8:45 time-on-ice and has now been loaned to the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. Most recently, Holmberg was skating on a line with Max Domi and Calle Jarnkrok. In a parallel move, the Maple Leafs have recalled Nick Robertson from the Marlies.

Robertson has been off to a blistering start at the AHL level this season, tallying 11 points (5G / 6A) in nine games with the Marlies and now, with Pontus Holmberg being loaned to the Marlies, will likely get his chance to make his season debut with the Maple Leafs. Last season, Robertson had five points (2G / 3A) in 15 games with the Maple Leafs before having season-ending shoulder surgery.

The Maple Leafs' goalie carousel continues Saturday as Joseph Woll takes the crease Saturday vs. Buffalo after allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a loss in his previous start. The 25-year-old has demanded more starter's time due to his incredible start to 2023-24, with his 3-2-0 record, .942 SV% and 1.89 GAA. He will look to get back in the win column vs. Buffalo, who has struggled offensively this season, ranking 29th in shots on goals per game (27.9) and 18th in goals per game (3.0).

Stolarz last played four games ago for Florida and stopped 27 of 28 shots (.964 SV%) in a win in his only start of the season but will take the crease Saturday vs. Chicago. The 29-year-old has an impressive career .912 SV% and 2.90 GAA through 82 games played and will be looking to add to that Saturday. He takes on the the struggling Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost four of their last five games and are 30th in shots per game (26.3) and 29th in goals per game (2.11).

The Maple Leafs' goalie carousel continues Saturday as Joseph Woll takes the crease Saturday vs. Buffalo after allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a loss in his previous start. The 25-year-old has demanded more starter's time due to his incredible start to 2023-24, with his 3-2-0 record, .942 SV% and 1.89 GAA. He will look to get back in the win column vs. Buffalo, who has struggled offensively this season, ranking 29th in shots on goals per game (27.9) and 18th in goals per game (3.0).

Ekman-Larsson was forced to leave the Panthers' previous game after taking a high hit from Charlie McAvoy which led to a four-game suspension and was a game-time decision Thursday vs. Detroit. The 32-year-old signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract with the Panthers in the offseason and has a goal, two assists, 21 SOG and six PIMs in eight games this season.

Ekman-Larsson was forced to leave the Panthers' previous game after taking a high hit from Charlie McAvoy which led to a four-game suspension and will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. Detroit. The 32-year-old signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract with the Panthers in the offseason and has a goal, two assists, 21 SOG and six PIMs in eight games this season.

Benning was averaging 18:29 time-on-ice through eight games with the Sharks where he tallied a single point (0G / 1A) before being placed on the injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Benning's placement on IR coincides with the call-up of Nikita Okhotyuk, who is returning from a conditioning stint with the San Jose Barracuda.

Woll is the confirmed starter for the Maple Leafs on Tuesday when they host the Los Angeles Kings. Woll has appeared in three of the last four games for the Maple Leafs, posting a 3-0-0 record along with a dazzling .979 SV%. Woll's play has been remarkable to start the season as he is doing everything in his ability to solidify himself as the go-to guy between the pipes for the Maple Leafs. He has given them a chance to win every night but will have his ability put to the ultimate test on Tuesday against the Kings' league-best offence (4.38 GF / GP).