Maple Leafs Quick Hits: Roy, Benoit, Domi & Woll

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to navigate training camp, balancing injury management, personal leaves, and roster opportunities for their young players. Here’s a roundup of the latest quick hits heading into Tuesday’s home exhibition against the Ottawa Senators and the upcoming road game in Montreal.

Quick Hit 1: Nicolas Roy Out vs. Senators

Nicolas Roy (lower body) won’t play in Tuesday’s home exhibition matchup against Ottawa. He wasn’t able to practice on Saturday, and it’s unclear how he’s progressing. The right-shot center’s next chance to return will be Thursday in Montreal, giving the team time to assess his recovery before hitting the road.

Quick Hit 2: Simon Benoit Still on the Sidelines

Simon Benoit (upper body) is also unavailable for Tuesday’s game. He’s been dealing with this injury through the early portion of training camp, and there’s no timeline yet for his return. Like Roy, Benoit could see action when the Maple Leafs travel to Montreal on Thursday.

Quick Hit 3: Max Domi Skates but Will Miss Game

Max Domi (lower body) is back on the ice and participated in practice Sunday for the first time this camp. However, he won’t play against Ottawa on Tuesday, as he is also attending a family funeral. The absence gives young forwards Luke Haymes and Easton Cowan an opportunity to gain preseason experience. If all goes well, Domi could rejoin the lineup for Thursday’s game in Montreal.

Quick Hit 4: Joseph Woll on Leave

Joseph Woll will be stepping away from the team indefinitely to attend to a personal family matter. GM Brad Treliving confirmed this isn’t related to the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program. With no set return, Dennis Hildeby is expected to step into the No. 2 role behind Anthony Stolarz, and Woll may miss the season opener on Oct. 8.