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Leafs practice notes: Rifai skates in regular jersey, Tanev in non-contact red at optional

Ahead of Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers, the Toronto Maple Leafs held an optional practice at the Ford Performance Centre on Friday. Marshall Rifai participated in a regular black practice jersey, indicating that he may be close to returning from a wrist injury that’s kept him out of action this season.

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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Rifai’s Surgery, Robertson’s Shot & Reimer’s Return?

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / September 26

Maple Leafs’ Marshall Rifai out due to wrist surgery

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 26

Leafs practice notes: Opening night lines come into focus, Rifai to undergo surgery, Reimer signs PTO

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.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 26

Maple Leafs’ Marshall Rifai to undergo wrist surgery after injury vs. Canadiens

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.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 25

Maple Leafs’ Marshall Rifai will not return vs. Canadiens with upper-body injury

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Marshall Rifai left Thursday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens after suffering an upper-body injury, and did not return.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / September 21

Maple Leafs’ Marshall Rifai fights Senators’ Zack MacEwen in preseason opener

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29

Maple Leafs recall 14 Black Aces as AHL season ends

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 3

Maple Leafs recall Dakota Mermis, assign Marshall Rifai to Marlies

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / March 5

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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.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 28

Maple Leafs place Max Pacioretty on IR, Marshall Rifai called up from Toronto Marlies

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 28

Maple Leafs recall young defenseman

The Maple Leafs announced today they’ve recalled defenseman Marshall Rifai from AHL Toronto.

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Why the Leafs’ next defensive call-up should be Marshall Rifai

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Maple Leafs assign Marshall Rifai to AHL’s Toronto Marlies

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.

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Maple Leafs place Jake McCabe on IR, recall Marshall Rifai

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / December 12

Maple Leafs Recall Fan Favorite and Send Defenseman to the Marlies

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 12

Maple Leafs recall Nikita Grebenkin, assign Marshall Rifai to AHL’s Toronto Marlies

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 2, 2024

Maple Leafs place defenseman on IR with lower-body injury

He will be eligible to be activated as soon as he’s healthy, though no specifics have been provided on his injury or timeline.

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Maple Leafs Place Jani Hakanpää on IR with Lower-Body Injury

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).

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / October 7, 2024

Leafs Placing Marshall Rifai on Waivers May Not Be as Risky a Move as it Appears

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / October 6, 2024

Matt Murray, Marshall Rifai Among Multiple Current and Former Maple Leafs on Waivers

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3, 2024

Marshall Rifai: The Maple Leafs’ Best Unknown Defensive Prospect

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.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / September 28, 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai absolutely levels Montreal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky during fight

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / September 5, 2024

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Marshall Rifai to two-year, $775,000 AAV extension

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.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Toronto Maple Leafs on SI / February 28, 2024

'When Nobody's Watching, He's Still Working': How Marshall Rifai Turned an AHL Contract into a NHL Debut with the Maple Leafs

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.