{"id":456566,"date":"2024-11-20T12:32:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T17:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=456566"},"modified":"2024-11-20T12:32:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T17:32:57","slug":"toronto-maple-leafs-rookies-to-make-debuts-amid-extensive-roster-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/20\/toronto-maple-leafs-rookies-to-make-debuts-amid-extensive-roster-changes\/","title":{"rendered":"Toronto Maple Leafs Rookies To Make Debuts Amid Extensive Roster Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/14\/nhl-rumours-toronto-maple-leafs-looking-for-a-centre\/\" target=\"_self\">Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> have dealt with a pile of injuries and it seems that a new player is on injury reserve every next day. Earlier in the month, superstar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/matthau01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-20_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Auston Matthews<\/a> was listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. However, the team and the player won&#8217;t reveal any specifics about the injury. What is known is that the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/18\/toronto-maple-leafs-superstar-remains-out-of-the-lineup\/\" target=\"_self\">Leafs captain is currently seeking treatment in Munich, Germany<\/a>. Meanwhile, fans are scratching their heads about how a day-to-day injury has stretched out into nearly three weeks.<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday morning, the Leafs announced that centre <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/k\/kampfda01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-20_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">David Kampf<\/a> will be out for <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/20\/nhl-predictions-vegas-golden-knights-toronto-maple-leafs-november-20\/\" target=\"_self\">Wednesday&#8217;s game against the Vegas Golden Knights<\/a>. He was originally placed on IR retroactively on Nov. 16, which was Toronto&#8217;s last game. However, to make cap space for call-ups, he was moved to LTIR. That means he won&#8217;t be able to return to the lineup until Dec 14. On Wednesday morning, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/domima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-20_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Max Domi<\/a> was placed on IR, also retroactive on Nov. 16. Technically, Domi is eligible to return to the lineup for Sunday&#8217;s game against the Utah Hockey Club. However, there&#8217;s no guarantee that will be the case.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to those three forwards that are unavailable, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/r\/reavery01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-20_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Reaves<\/a> is also out. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/17\/toronto-maple-leafs-enforcer-suspended-for-hit-on-edmonton-oilers-defenceman\/\" target=\"_self\">enforcer was suspended for five games<\/a> after <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/18\/edmonton-oilers-defender-injured-after-hard-hit\/\" target=\"_self\">delivering a high hit<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/n\/nurseda01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-20_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darnell Nurse<\/a> in their 4-3 <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/gamecenter\/edm-vs-tor\/2024\/11\/16\/2024020274\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">win against the Edmonton Oilers<\/a>. In total, the Leafs will be missing six forwards. That includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/j\/jarnkca01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-20_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calle Jarnkrok<\/a> (dealing with a sports hernia) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/p\/pacioma01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-20_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Max Pacioretty<\/a>, who was injured earlier in the season.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Leafs are currently without the following forwards:<\/p>\n<p>Max Domi (IR)<br \/>\nCalle Jarnkrok (LTIR)<br \/>\nDavid Kampf (IR)<br \/>\nAuston Matthews (IR)<br \/>\nMax Pacioretty (LTIR)<br \/>\nRyan Reaves (suspended five games)<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TSN_Edge?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TSN_Edge<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mark Masters (@markhmasters) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/markhmasters\/status\/1859246890086236471?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Toronto Recalls Two Marlies<\/h2>\n<p>It only makes sense for head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/b\/berubcr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-20_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craig Berube<\/a> and general manager Brad Treliving to turn to their affiliate for help. Over the last couple of days, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/19\/who-could-be-the-next-call-up-for-the-toronto-maple-leafs\/\" target=\"_self\">Leafs have called up<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/m\/mintefr01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-11-20_hr\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fraser Minten<\/a> and <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/mapleleafs\/player\/nikita-grebenkin-8483733\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nikita Grebenkin<\/a> from the Toronto Marlies. The two rookies have had great starts to their AHL campaigns. In terms of points-per-game, Minten and Grebenkin are second and third on the team amongst players who&#8217;ve played at least five games. With these call-ups, five players started their seasons with the Marlies and featured for the Maple Leafs lineup. <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/steeval02.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Steeves<\/a> came before Minten and Grebenkin. He&#8217;s played one NHL game this season and is expected to play again on Wednesday. Also, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/d\/dewarco01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Connor Dewar<\/a> and <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/hakanja01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jani Hakanpaa<\/a> started their campaigns with the Marlies. While they are regular NHL players at this point in their careers, they had a conditioning stint in the minors.<\/p>\n<h3>Season Debuts for the Rookies<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/07\/03\/toronto-maple-leafs-youngsters-that-could-appear-next-season\/\" target=\"_self\">Minten and Grebenkin<\/a> will be making their season debuts. However, there&#8217;s a little more to it for the rookies. For the Grebenkin, this will be his NHL debut and a great game for it at Scotiabank Arena. The Russian winger featured in three preseason games for Toronto. He made quite an impression on the head coach and fan base. Despite not putting up a point, he was noticeable on the ice. He has a physical edge that both Berube and Treliving adore. He even fought in one of those exhibition games and pumped up Leafs Nation. After the exciting fight, Grebenkin fist-bumped a fan through the glass of the penalty box. He has become a fan-favourite early in his infantile career.<\/p>\n<p>As for Minten, he had his NHL debut last season. Furthermore, he played the first four games of the 2023-24 season as the third-line centre. He didn&#8217;t score any points, however, he didn\u2019t look out of place like many rookies would. Although he had this short experience, he has something more to prove. This will be the first time Berube will see Minten in action from behind the bench. That&#8217;s because the 20-year-old missed <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/09\/22\/takeaways-from-leafs-opening-preseason-game\/\" target=\"_self\">preseason<\/a> due to an ankle sprain. He suffered this injury in a prospect game forcing him to miss all of <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/09\/19\/takeaways-from-toronto-maple-leafs-start-training-camp\/\" target=\"_self\">training camp<\/a> too.<\/p>\n<p>It will be interesting to see the roles these rookies take on. In practice, Grebenkin has been taking reps with the second <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/11\/06\/patience-pays-off-for-toronto-maple-leafs-special-teams\/\" target=\"_self\">power-play<\/a> unit. Minten will also get a lick in special teams. It was reported Minten was taking reps on the penalty kill with Dewar.<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Toronto Maple Leafs have dealt with a pile of injuries and it seems that a new player is on injury reserve every next day. Earlier in the month, superstar Auston Matthews was listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. However, the team and the player won&#8217;t reveal any specifics about the injury. What is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5141,"featured_media":456572,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18,4547,34,4548],"tags":[375,7347,1576,4221,72,5868,5951,508],"class_list":["post-456566","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-leafs","category-hockey","category-news","category-nhl","tag-craig-berube","tag-fraser-minten","tag-injury","tag-rookies","tag-toronto-maple-leafs","tag-toronto-maple-leafs-analysis","tag-toronto-maple-leafs-news","tag-toronto-marlies"],"modified_by":"Andre Leal","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/456566","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5141"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=456566"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/456566\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/456572"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=456566"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=456566"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=456566"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}