Toronto Maple Leafs News

Pacioretty has missed the last 12 games but he could be back in the lineup vs. the Coyotes on Saturday. Pacioretty skated on the third line with Chandler Stephenson and Mattias Janmark on Friday, a good sign for his availability against the league's worst team. Pacioretty will provide a huge boost for the Golden Knights down the stretch and they need it. They start Saturday two points behind the Dallas Stars for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference, and the Stars have two games in hand.

Muzzin will be back in the Maple Leafs lineup for the first time since February 21st. Ilya Lyubushkin will be a healthy scratch to make room and Muzzin will skate with Justin Holl.

Muzzin is listed as a game-time decision for Tuesday's game in Florida and being activated clears the way for him to play. It's unclear who he will replace on the blueline but it will likely be Justin Holl or Timothy Liljegren.

Laughton has missed the last 12 games with a concussion but is "excited to play" Tuesday vs. the Blue Jackets. Laughton, who has 13 points (5G / 8A) in his last 15 games, will centre a line with Travis Konecny and Noah Cates.

Jarnkrok missed Saturday's game due to an illness but was on the ice this morning in Los Angeles and is expected to play Monday. Jarnkrok will replace Brett Ritchie, who did not travel due to a lower-body injury.

Muzzin has been sidelined since February 21st and will not play Monday but will likely return to the lineup on Tuesday. Muzzin will likely replace Timothy Liljegren or Justin Holll against the Panthers.

Nylander missed Sunday's practice with an illness and will be a game-time decision in Tampa. Nick Abruzzese will likely be a healthy scratch if Nylander plays but could remain in the lineup if he is out.

The Maple Leafs selected Kokkonen in the third-round of the 2019 NHL Draft. The 21-year-old defenseman came to North America in 2021, playing 11 games with the Marlies, but has spent all of 2022 back in Finland. He had 15 points (1G / 14A) in 58 games with the Pelicans (Liiga).

Abruzzese was a fourth-round pick in 2019 and turns pro after two years at Harvard University. The 22-year-old centre was second on Harvard with 33 points (9G / 24A) in 28 games. He also notched one goa and three assists in four games with Team USA at the Olympics.

Pacioretty was supposed to be a game-time decision on Thursday suffered a setback in the morning skate. The timeline for his return is unclear. Pacioretty has only appeared in 29 of 67 games (43.3%) this season.

The move was likely a paper transaction to create some cap flexibility ahead of Monday's trade deadline. Robertson has picked up one goal on 12 shots in nine games since being called up in late February.