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The Maple Leafs' 25-year-old rookie is getting a lot of press lately, but he's unlikely to be a true difference maker. Continue to Article

October 15, 2019 11:26:am EST

Goaltender Jacob Markstrom will be away from the Vancouver Canucks until later this week, general manager Jim Benning said on Monday. "Jacob Markstrom has been granted a leave of absence to attend to a family matter and is expected to rejoin the Canucks on the road this weekend. Respectfully, we will not offer any further comment," Benning said in a statement posted to the team's Twitter account. Continue to Article

October 14, 2019 4:34:pm EST

The Toronto Maple Leafs will not burn the first season on Rasmus Sandin's entry-level contract — at least not within the week. Sandin was sent down the road Monday morning to the Maple Leafs' American Hockey League affiliate Toronto Marlies, with veteran defender Kevin Gravel being recalled to replace the teenage defenseman on the Leafs' active roster. For those hoping the Maple Leafs will ice their very best roster at all costs this season, losing Sandin certainly hurts. Continue to Article

October 14, 2019 12:53:pm EST

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markström is expected to return to the team during their road trip this weekend. Jacob Markström will miss the Canucks' clash with the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday, as well as Friday's contest against the Blues in St. Louis, the Canucks announced Monday afternoon. The 29-year-old netminder has been granted a leave of absence to attend to a family matter. Continue to Article

October 14, 2019 12:32:pm EST

Great leaders lead by example. And somebody willing to do what Detroit Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill did for his team should be considered an excellent leader. Walking into the Bell Centre on Thursday night, the Wings had lost nine straight games against the Montreal Canadiens - certainly not a flattering streak. Continue to Article

October 11, 2019 5:49:pm EST