The next big question is whether he can return in time for the Leafs’ season opener on Oct. 13 against Montreal. “I’m still kind of planning and hoping for that first game,” Matthews said. It’s just how it is when you come back like this.”There’s a chance he could return for the Leafs’ final pre-season game this Saturday, to measure his progress. “There would be a lot of value (getting into an exhibition game), Matthews said. Hoefenmayer was paired with Rasmus Sandin and showed poise in front of the Leafs net, with textbook stick-checks and positioning.

Source: thestar October 05, 2021 02:10 UTC