BREAKING: Maple Leafs Promote a Defenseman After Key Injuries at the Blue Line
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced a roster move in the last few minutes.
Leafs Recall Defenseman From the Marlies After Injuries Plague Toronto's Blue Line
Brad Treliving decided to recall Max Lajoie from the Marlies.
The injuries of John Klingberg, Mark Giordano and Timothy Liljegren have given no choice but to call up a young defenseman from the AHL.
"The @MapleLeafs have recalled D Max Lajoie from the @TorontoMarlies."
Lajoie, 26, scored 15 points in 71 NHL games with the Senators, the Hurricanes and the Leafs.
He was drafted by Ottawa at the 5th round of the 2016 draft.
Updates will follow.
| POLL |
Do you think Lajoie will spend the rest of the season with the Maple Leafs? |
| Yes | 149 | 30 % |
| No | 348 | 70 % |
| List of polls |
|
1 hour ago | By Chris Gerics Update on Sean Durzi's Injury Should Kickstart Utah HC's Trade Talks With the Toronto Maple Leafs |
|
3 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente Arber Xhekaj Sends a Clear Warning to the Rangers and Jacob Trouba Following the Hit on Justin Barron |
|
3 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Toronto Maple Leafs Insider Gives Update Regarding Max Pacioretty's Injury Status |
|
4 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente John Tortorella at the Center of Pressing Issues in Philadelphia |
|
4 hours ago | By Chris Gerics NHL's Punishment Problem: George Parros' Anti-Leafs Bias and Inconsistent Rulings in the Case of Ekman-Larsson |
|
5 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion Conor Sheary Placed On Waivers In Shocking Move |
|
6 hours ago | By Chris Gerics The NHL Makes a Decision on Max Domi's Questionable Punch to the Back of the Head of Adam Fantilli |
|
7 hours ago | By Chris Gerics Maple Leafs Are on the Verge of Making a Major Mistake with Matthew Knies |
Previously on HockeyPatrol
