McMann (lower body) is making strides in his recovery but is not close to returning to action, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports Thursday.
At this point, McMann should probably be considered out indefinitely with his return to action seemingly a long way off. The 27-year-old center has already been sidelined for the club's last seven contests due to his lower-body injury. If he does return in the postseason, McMann would likely challenge for a top-six role, perhaps unseating Matthew Knies.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Nearing return to ice
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Per Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun, McMann (lower body) is getting closer to returning to practice, according to coach Sheldon Keefe.
McMann missed the last two games of the regular season and will miss his fourth straight playoff contest Saturday after being injured versus Detroit on April 13. McMann was a pleasant surprise during the 2023-24 campaign, racking up 15 goals, nine assists and 117 hits in 56 appearances. He remains a possibility to return to action in the latter part of the opening round versus the Bruins.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Might still play in Boston series
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McMann (lower body) could still be an option against Boston, likely returning for Game 5 or 6, Nick Barden of The Hockey News reports Thursday.
Based on McMann's reported timeline, he won't be available for Game 4 on Saturday. Considering the winger has yet to resume skating with the team, his continued absence shouldn't come as a surprise. Prior to getting hurt, the Alberta native managed just one point over his last eight appearances, despite seeing time in a top-line role.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Out Saturday
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McMann (lower body) will miss Game 1 against Boston on Saturday, per Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun.
McMann was also absent from the final two contests of the regular season due to the injury. He finished the 2023-24 campaign with 15 goals, 24 points, 52 PIM and 117 hits across 56 outings. Although the Leafs will be without McMann, Calle Jarnkrok (hand) was activated off long-term injured reserve and will play versus the Bruins in his first appearance since March 14.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Exits Saturday's game
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McMann (lower body) will not return to Saturday's tilt versus the Red Wings.
McMann was injured in the first period after logging 4:10 of ice time. With the Maple Leafs trailing 4-1 after the first period, there may be at least some precautionary motivation to keep McMann out of the rest of the game. Toronto ends the season with a road back-to-back versus the Panthers on Tuesday and the Lightning on Wednesday. If McMann can't suit up, then Matthew Knies will likely see a larger role.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Big three-point effort
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McMann had two goals and an assist in a 6-3 win over the Oilers on Saturday.
McMann opened the scoring at 4:17 of the first period when he one-timed a pass at the top of the crease on a feed from John Tavares, who was behind the net. McMann then pushed the score to 5-0 at 15:46 in the second after taking a William Nylander pass and firing glove side past Stuart Skinner. McMann has four points, including three goals, in his last two games, and his confidence is clearly soaring.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Inks two-year extension
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McMann signed a two-year, $2.7 million contract extension with the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
McMann was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer after completing his two-year, $1.525 million deal. The 27-year-old has been a solid secondary scorer and physical presence for the Maple Leafs in 2023-24, recording 10 goals, 18 points, 36 PIM and 84 hits across 40 games while averaging 10:34 of ice time.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Two goals, three points Saturday
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McMann tallied two goals and an assist in Saturday's 9-2 win over Anaheim.
McMann extended Toronto's lead to 2-0 in the first period with a power-play goal before adding another tally in the second, snapping a feed from Max Domi past John Gibson to put the Leafs ahead 8-1. The 27-year-old McMann would add a third point with an assist on Nick Robertson's marker in the final frame. After recording a hat trick Tuesday, McMann now has five goals and six points in his last three outings, contrasting his two goals and seven points across his first 26 games this season. He should continue to see time on Toronto's third line while also working on the second power-play unit.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Three goals pace win
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McMann found the back of the net three times in a 4-1 win over the Blues on Tuesday.
It was a special night for McMann. After scoring only two total goals in his NHL career, he scored his first hat trick to finish off the Blues. The 27-year old winger played only 13:30 but he made the best of it, getting six shots, five hits and a plus-3 rating. His goal barrage started in the first period on the third shot of the game when he outworked the defenseman from behind the net to shove the puck through the five-hole. He added two more in the third period, including an empty-netter, to complete the hatty. After being moved between the AHL and the NHL multiple times this season, McMann is making a case to stay up with the big club.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Placed on injured reserve
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The Maple Leafs placed McMann (undisclosed) on injured reserve Friday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.
McMann could miss only one game as the Maple Leafs are in Winnipeg on Saturday before returning to action after the All-Star break. McMann has been seeing fourth-line duty alongside David Kampf and Noah Gregor, Look for Ryan Reaves to get back into the lineup, especially if Calle Jarnkrok (hand) is unable to go, after getting injured in practice Friday.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Snags assist in win
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McMann garnered an assist in Thursday's 4-3 victory over the Flames.
McMann is finding his grove offensively of late with three points in his last five games, nearly his entire total for the season thus far (seven). The 27-year-old Alberta native is never going to be confused for teammate Auston Matthews, but he could push for the 20-point threshold this year if he can maintain his current productivity and hold on to his place in the lineup ahead of Nick Robertson and Ryan Reaves (lower body).
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Dropped to minors
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McMann was demoted to AHL Toronto on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
McMann hasn't seen any NHL action since Nov. 30. He'll likely continue shuffling between the AHL and NHL levels regularly.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Promoted to NHL
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McMann was called up by the Maple Leafs on Saturday, per David Alter of Sports Illustrated.
McMann has two goals and three points in six contests with AHL Toronto this season. He also has two assists in four outings with the Maple Leafs. McMann will probably be a healthy scratch Saturday versus Nashville.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: With big club
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McMann was skating in a fourth-line role at Tuesday's practice session, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
McMann has been yo-yo-ing between the NHL and AHL all season long, a trend that will likely continue. When he has cracked the Leafs' lineup, the 27-year-old center has generated two assists, five shots and three hits. With McMann's return to the NHL lineup, Ryan Reaves looks set to be a healthy scratch against Ottawa on Thursday.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Dropped down a level
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McMann was sent down to AHL Toronto on Monday, per CapFriendly.
McMann was added to the roster before Saturday's tilt with Boston, but he didn't crack the lineup. The rookie forward has two points, both assists, in four NHL games this season.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Back in NHL
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McMann was summoned from AHL Toronto on Saturday.
McMann has two assists, five shots on goal and three hits in four NHL outings this season. He played in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over Seattle prior to a brief return to the minors for cap-related reasons. Per David Alter of Sports Illustrated, Ryan Reaves will play Saturday versus Boston instead of McMann.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Back with big club
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McMann has been recalled by the Maple Leafs, per the NHL media site.
McMann was sent to AHL Toronto in a paper transaction Monday -- he was always expected to be back with the big club prior to Friday's matchup with Chicago. He's picked up two helpers through three top-level appearances this year.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Two helpers in season debut
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McMann picked up two assists in a 5-2 win over the Canucks on Saturday.
He made the most of his 9:49 of ice time during his season debut with the Maple Leafs. McMann is up from the AHL to fill in for Ryan Reaves, who was a healthy scratch. Still, the 27-year-old McMann may be hard-pressed to stick with the big club.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Ascends to top level
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McMann was recalled from AHL Toronto on Saturday.
McMann saw his first NHL action last season, picking up a solitary assist in 10 games with the Maple Leafs. McMann had two goals and three points in six AHL games this season before his recall.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Lands on waivers
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McMann (knee) was placed on waivers Tuesday, according to Chris Johnston of TSN.
McMann has been cleared to return from the knee issue that bothered him during training camp as well as the end of the 2022-23 season. If he isn't claimed, he will report to AHL Toronto. The 27-year-old forward supplied 21 goals and 29 points in 30 minor-league appearances last campaign.
