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The Toronto Maple Leafs played Game 2 of their postseason series against the Florida Panthers with backup goalie Joseph Woll. To his credit, Woll did put together a strong game for Toronto and helped them grab the victory.
But the Maple Leafs were forced to use Woll due to a scary injury to starting goalie Anthony Stolarz. Stolarz was in a collision with Panthers forward Sam Bennett during Game 1 and was forced off the ice on a stretcher.
Stolarz went to the hospital, but was discharged. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said that he was recovering ahead of Game 2.
Now, Berube has given a new update on the potential game status of Stolarz for Game 3.
"I doubt it," Berube said Thursday. "Not right away."
If Stolarz can't go, which seems to be the direction this is heading, Woll will be given another start in the net. The Maple Leafs have faith in Woll, especially after his strong performance in Game 2.
Woll discussed the situation and how he has been staying ready amid the uncertainty.
"It's something I had to focus on and come up with a plan to stay ready as well as I can," Woll said. "It's a different challenge from the one where you play every night but a challenge, nonetheless. And I think I've done what I've needed to do to prepare to be in this spot."
Game 3 of this series will see the scene shift from Toronto to Florida. Puck drop is scheduled for Friday, May 9, at 7 p.m. ET.
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Important trade stalls as Maple Leafs dangle bottom-six forward
The Toronto Maple Leafs are still looking for a solution to their bottom-six surplus, and veteran forward Calle Jarnkrok remains at the center of trade discussions. However, according to The Fourth Period, trade talks surrounding the 33-year-old winger have failed to gain momentum. They write: “He has a $2.1M cap hit and owns a 10-team no-trade list. The market hasn’t been vibrant, to this point, but the Leafs will continue to dangle him.” Why can’t the Maple Leafs find a taker for Jarnkrok? Jarnkrok has quietly been on the trade block for much of the offseason, but general manager Brad Treliving has yet to find a taker. After adding several depth forwards this summer, the Leafs now face a crowded bottom six — and Jarnkrok’s age, injury history and $2.1M cap hit through 2025–26 aren’t helping his value. Since joining Toronto, Jarnkrok has appeared in only 71 games over two seasons, scoring a modest 28 points. While his defensive versatility and penalty-killing ability are assets, his declining offensive production and durability concerns have made teams wary. With training camp approaching, the Maple Leafs may be forced to keep Jarnkrok on the roster — or retain salary in a deal — if they want to create space and flexibility. Dropping his cap hit down to just over $1M would open up the market a little. Until then, the Swedish forward remains a trade candidate in limbo. This isn’t great news as moving Jarnkrok from the roster is an important item on the team’s to-do list. Treliving would like more cap space, and with Jarnkrok and David Kampf both still on the roster, it hampers the GM’s ability to do other things.
Shedeur Sanders gets new chance after Browns QB injury
Shedeur Sanders has been working with the Cleveland Browns' equipment staff as the No. 4 quarterback this summer. He'll have a new opportunity following troubling injury news for Kenny Pickett. Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Pickett suffered a hamstring injury during Saturday's practice and will not receive reps until his issue is re-evaluated. "Browns QB Kenny Pickett injured his hamstring near the end of Saturday’s practice and is expected to re-evaluate the injury later this week, per sources," Schefter posted on X. "Pickett was coming off a strong couple of practices, per sources, and at least for the short term, there now will be more reps for Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. Pickett's injury will shake up the quarterback race in Cleveland. Through OTAs and early in training camp, Sanders has been the odd man out as the only signal caller on the roster not to receive reps with the first-team offense. It's unclear if the Browns coaching staff intends to give Sanders reps with the first-team offense now that Pickett is sidelined, but the fifth-round pick will have more chances this week to prove that he deserves an opportunity to stay in Cleveland. The Browns are in a unique situation with their rookie quarterbacks. Third-round pick Dillon Gabriel was selected before Sanders, but the son of Deion Sanders fell to Day 3 of the draft for reasons other than talent. The majority of draft analysts had Sanders as a better-graded quarterback than Gabriel, and many thought the Colorado product would be taken in the first round. The Browns can use the injury as an excuse to give Sanders reps with the first team, and it's a task they need to take advantage of before the team names a starter. Sanders has the potential to be a starter in the league, and this week is pivotal for his rookie season in Cleveland.
All signs point to Yankees moving on from Anthony Volpe
With the trade for Ryan McMahon now complete, it would seem New York Yankees’ general manager Brian Cashman has fulfilled one of his three priorities. He can now cross third base off the list, which leaves the rotation and bullpen as his remaining priorities. However, according to one Yankees writer, Cashman might not be done with the infield. Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reported this after the McMahon trade: “The Yankees may not be done adding to their infield. A team source said the Yankees are interested in adding a right-handed hitter who could play the infield.” Kirschner adds that the Yankees have had interest in Willi Castro and Amed Rosario. But the question now is, how would another player fit into the Yankees’ infield? Needless to say, Paul Goldschmidt and Jazz Chisholm Jr. aren’t going anywhere, and McMahon is just getting there. That leaves the low-hanging fruit. Anthony Volpe has been at the center of controversy all this season. His 13 errors, many of which had come at make-or-break moments, amount to the second-highest total in the game. In addition, his bat has not been able to compensate, hitting .217/.288/.408 with 14 home runs. There was always a lot to like about Volpe. He won a Gold Glove in his rookie year, his power has always been promising and his speed is nothing to scoff at. Unfortunately, his glove has become a liability, and his speed has also produced very few results. Volpe has swiped just 10 bags in 17 attempts. His power is the one thing that still has some upside, but it hasn’t been enough to justify a spot in the lineup. Both Castro and Rosario have been far more productive at the plate this season than Volpe. Kirschner doesn’t clarify how serious the Yankees are in their pursuit of another infielder, but that most likely isn’t available information. Having just turned 24, Volpe could still become the type of player that was expected from him as a top prospect. However, his recent performance has weighed heavily on his team’s efforts, and it may be buying him a ticket out of the Bronx — or at least a spot on the bench.
Jayden Daniels' development takes a leap, rookie Jaylin Lane turns heads, and more things we learned about the Commanders offense before pads come on
The Washington Commanders completed their fourth practice of training camp and now it's time to ramp things up as players put on pads this week. Commanders HC Dan Quinn said that the padded period of training camp is where you can really see what players and position groups have with the ability to be more physical. It's worth noting observations from the unpadded phase of training camp and what we've learned about this team so far as they transition to the next phase. 1. Jayden Daniels continues to grow...literally The first thing we noticed when franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels reported for the offseason was that he had added some muscle after his rookie season. “Obviously be able to soften the blow as much as possible," Daniels told the media on adding weight. "That helps out because obviously those guys might get a good shot on you and they weigh a lot more than I do. So, just be able to try to build more muscle to absorb those hits.” Daniels went down after a hit to his ribs on a long run against the Carolina Panthers and I can promise you he doesn't want to feel that again after it lingered for weeks. The arm strength also looks very live in person as it did last season. Daniels ran through some drills on Sunday where he would roll out and throw on the run, and it looked so effortless. I believe he solidifies himself as a top-5 QB in the NFL. 2. Adam Peters made a strong investment in the OL The offensive line elevates the entire offense, and last season showed where they could improve in the offseason. If you thought the offense was productive last season, imagine what it will look like with Laremy Tunsil and Josh Conerly Jr. at tackle. Tunsil might be the biggest offensive lineman I've seen in person since Trent Williams, and it's obvious why he's been so dominant at left tackle. The veteran also had strong praise for rookie Conerly Jr. saying "he's going to be a dog". Coleman moving to left guard, where I believe he has a higher ceiling, drastically improves the interior of the line as well. He had experience at both tackle and guard at TCU, and the move is going smoothly. “I kind of already have a little mind tap on what my aiming points are, my landmarks, what's different," Coleman said on the move back to Guard. "In terms of mindset, when it comes to the running pass game, and now it's just really about feeling it back out, like getting my body back used to it." Veteran Andrew Wylie also has guard flexibility until Cosmi returns, which sounds like it could be much sooner than expected, or he can start at right tackle until Conerly Jr. is ready. Washington has a better starting five and depth behind it. Protect your franchise QB at all costs. 3. The running game can be revived The Commanders running game started the season strong, then fell off after injuries to Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler. The improvements to the offensive line, which I mentioned above, will already enhance the running game ability, but so will a healthy room and a rookie with promising traits. Brian Robinson Jr. spoke to the media on Sunday on how he feels this season now that he's healthy and being familiar with the offense. "Already pretty much knowing what the coaches expect from us," Robinson said on his second season in the offensive system. "Knowing the playbook already. So, as it gets installed, I'm already familiar with it so I can be extra fast with it." Rookie seventh round gem Jacory Croskey-Merritt also shows a lot of promise with his vision and sharp cuts and Quinn said the coaching staff will really get to see what he has once the pads come on. 4. The receiving room got a boost this offseason Obviously the Commanders are still waiting on McLaurin to practice with the team, but in the meantime, we got a good look at who else can step up on offense. Daniels and new wide receiver Deebo Samuel didn't take long to build a connection, and Samuel looks well prepared to revive his career in Washington. The very first pass of training camp from Daniels went for a touchdown to Samuel on a slot fade that Tyler Owens covered well. The youth looks promising as well as rookie Jaylin Lane has already made the best catch of training camp and I don't see it being beaten. He Mossed both Mike Sainristil and Quan Martin in the corner of the endzone on a dart from Daniels. The fight for the last few spots will likely come down to veterans KJ Osborn, Michael Gallup, Chris Moore, and undrafted rookie Ja'Corey Brooks. All four have had impressive moments at camp, but now it's time to step up in padded practices. The Commanders have been hard at work for the first four practices of training camp and we got to see a glimpse of the team's potential. Now it's time to ramp the physicality and intensity of practice with the pads on and see who rises to the occasion.
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