The Toronto Maple Leafs Shake Up Roster Ahead of Season Opener
The Toronto Maple Leafs made some roster moves as they prepare for the upcoming season opener against Montreal next Tuesday. Steven Lorentz, a familiar face on the team, has been placed on waivers along with defencemen Dakota Mermis and Cole McWard.
Lorentz, a 30-year-old forward from Kitchener, Ont., had a solid performance last season with seven goals and 18 points in 71 games. Despite signing a contract extension just a few months ago, Lorentz finds himself on waivers as the Leafs work to address salary cap constraints.
In other injury news, winger Dakota Joshua is expected to miss the start of the regular season due to a core muscle injury, while Nick Paul’s availability for the season opener is uncertain. Paul, acquired from the Tampa Bay Lightning in a summer trade, adds depth to the Leafs’ lineup if he is cleared to play.
As the team navigates these changes, fans eagerly await the season’s start to see how the Leafs will perform in their quest for success.
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