The status of the Maple Leafs on Tuesday morning, opening day of the regular season, is still in flux. The expectation is that they have assigned Marshall Rifai to LTIR which would allow for the recall of Easton Cowan who was not on the opening day roster filed yesterday.
Hockey doesn’t wait for anyone. The preseason has barely begun, and already the Toronto Maple Leafs are dealing with injury setbacks, roster battles, and a surprising blast from the past.
A player in the Toronto Maple Leafs system is going to be out for an extended period of time. When speaking to the media on Friday, head coach Craig Berube revealed that defenseman Marshall Rifai will undergo wrist surgery and is expected to be out of action for a while.
How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?
We’re nearing October and subsequently, the opening night line combinations for the Toronto Maple Leafs are coming into focus. Toronto will host the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, and held a practice Friday at the Ford Performance Centre.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Marshall Rifai will undergo wrist surgery after suffering an injury during Thursday’s preseason game against the Montreal Canadiens, head coach Craig Berube confirmed via TSN’s Mark Masters.
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Marshall Rifai left Thursday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens after suffering an upper-body injury, and did not return.
It may be the preseason opener, but the Battle of Ontario has resumed in full force. After the Toronto Maple Leafs raced out to a 3-0 lead during the first period, the Ottawa Senators were looking for any source of motivation.
Now that the AHL’s Toronto Marlies season has ended at the hands of the Cleveland Monsters, the Toronto Maple Leafs were able to recall several players for their playoff run.
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that they called up defenceman Dakota Mermis and sent down Marshall Rifai to the Toronto Marlies. This comes in anticipation of Calle Jarnkrok potentially making his season debut against the San Jose Sharks during the Leafs’ brief return home.
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a couple of roster moves and swapped some junior defensemen as the team gears up for Friday's trade deadline.
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Pacioretty has been placed on injured reserve, while defenceman Marshall Rifai has been called up from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.
The Maple Leafs announced today they’ve recalled defenseman Marshall Rifai from AHL Toronto.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a few players in the past who you never would have expected would become a regular contributor on the team down the line.
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Marshall Rifai has been assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the team confirmed Wednesday. Rifai has not played for the Maple Leafs this season, functioning as the team’s No.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenceman Jake McCabe on injured reserve retroactive to January 5 and recalled defenceman Marshall Rifai. McCabe, 31, left Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers after a fight gone wrong against Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway.
The Maple Leafs made a big move to further their offense by recalling Nikita Grebenkin from the AHL and returning Marshall Rifai back in response. With the Maple Leafs starving for offense, they once again turn to one of their rookies.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled forward Nikita Grebenkin and have assigned Marshall Rifai to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. Grebenkin did not register a point in seven games with the Maple Leafs, while recording four goals and 10 points with the Marlies.
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday they’ve placed defenseman Jani Hakanpaa on injured reserve, retroactive to Nov.16. With Hakanpaa heading to the IR, defenseman Marshall Rifai has been called up from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.
He will be eligible to be activated as soon as he’s healthy, though no specifics have been provided on his injury or timeline.
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that defenseman Jani Hakanpää has been placed on IR (lower body) retroactive to November 16. In a corresponding move, Marshall Rifai has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies (AHL).
The Leafs placed Marshall Rifai on waivers yesterday to the surprise of many, but his contract structure may prevent teams from claiming him. Rifai was placed on waivers yesterday along with Matt Murray and a number of other players including a handful of former Maple Leafs.
With NHL teams attempting to finalize their rosters, the Toronto Maple Leafs joined the fray by placing Rifai, Murray on waivers. Today was a busy day for most NHL teams as opening night rosters need to be solidified within the next few days with the season kicking off mid-week.
In a preseason where Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen have been battling for a limited number of spots, one name stands out as a potential dark horse: Marshall Rifai.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens continue their preseason game and as heated as it has been, Marshall Rifai brought the fire vs. Juraj Slavkofsky.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced they’ve signed defenseman Marshall Rifai to a two-year contract extension which kicks in for the 2025-26 season.
Hard work and determination can get anyone anywhere. Marshall Rifai, who made his NHL debut last week, is the latest example of that. Rifai joined the Marlies on an AHL deal in late March of 2022, which was a leap following his time at Harvard University, where he appeared in just 71 games.
In the absence of key players due to suspension and injuries, the Toronto Maple Leafs have relied on their young talent to step up and fill crucial roles.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made a roster move, calling up Marshall Rifai from the American Hockey League (AHL) Toronto Marlies on Sunday. The decision comes as the team faces several absences.
Marshall Rifai entered the organization on a one-year AHL deal with the Toronto Marlies in 2022, but on Sunday, he moved one step closer to the ultimate goal.
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