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Kings' Joel Edmundson: Gets three-year contract
Joel Edmundson signed a four-year, $15.4 million contract with the Los Angeles Kings on Monday.Edmundson had a goal, six points, 23 PIM, 80 hits and 65 blocked shots in 53 regular-season contests between Washington and Toronto in 2023-24. The 31-year-old will probably serve primarily on the Kings' third pairing.
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Maple Leafs' Joel Edmundson: Posts rare helper in loss
Joel Edmundson recorded an assist in Game 3 against the Bruins on Wednesday in a 4-2 home loss.Edmundson rushed toward the attacking zone after John Tavares sent a crisp pass his way from center ice, and it led to a Matthew Knies goal courtesy of a Mitch Marner helper. Still, since the Leafs are down 2-1 to Boston in the Conference Quarterfinals and are averaging just 2.00 goals per contest, this team needs to pick up the pace offensively. Edmundson isn't expected to do much in that area as a third-pairing defenseman without a role on the power play.
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Maple Leafs' Joel Edmundson: Ready for Saturday
Joel Edmundson (rest) is set to play in Game 1 against Boston on Saturday, per Jonas Siegel of The Athletic.Edmundson didn't play in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to Tampa Bay so that he could get a breather before the playoffs. He finished the regular season with a goal, six points, 80 hits and 65 blocks in 53 contests between Washington and Toronto. Edmundson is projected to start the postseason on the third pairing alongside Timothy Liljegren.
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Maple Leafs' Joel Edmundson: Out Wednesday
Joel Edmundson (rest) will miss Wednesday's tilt versus Tampa Bay, per Luke Fox of Sportsnet.Edmundson will finish the regular season with a goal and six points in 53 contests. He missed nine of 10 outings from March 26-April 13 because of injury, which is likely why the Leafs have opted to give him the night off against the Lightning.
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Maple Leafs' Joel Edmundson: Playing Tuesday
Joel Edmundson (undisclosed) is set to play Tuesday versus the Panthers, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.Edmundson has been banged up down the stretch, but he'll draw in for Tuesday's game. The Toronto Maple Leafs have nine available defensemen currently, so it's still possible the veteran is rested for Wednesday's tilt versus the Lightning.
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Maple Leafs' Joel Edmundson: Might play Tuesday
Joel Edmundson (undisclosed) will be re-evaluated ahead of a matchup with Florida on Tuesday. Head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters, "We'll see where he's at tomorrow just to be sure, but practice today was a positive sign for him," per Mark Masters of TSN.Edmundson has played in just one of Toronto's last 10 outings due to various injury concerns but seems to be nearing a return to action. Considering the defenseman has just six points in 44 contests, few fantasy managers should be banking on Edmundson producing offensively.
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Maple Leafs' Joel Edmundson: Sitting Saturday
Joel Edmundson (undisclosed) won't play Saturday against Detroit, according to Mark Masters of TSN.The Toronto Maple Leafs are being very cautious with a new injury that popped up for Edmundson. He logged 19:22 of ice time in Toronto's 6-5 loss to New Jersey after missing eight games. Timothy Liljegren (upper body) will replace Edmundson in Saturday's lineup.
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Maple Leafs' Joel Edmundson: Back at it
Joel Edmundson (undisclosed) told reporters he's good to go for Thursday's matchup with New Jersey, Mark Masters of TSN reports.Edmundson should return to a bottom-pairing role following his eight-game absence. The 30-year-old blueliner has picked up just six points through 44 contests this season, so his return won't impact any fantasy lineups.
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Maple Leafs' Joel Edmundson: Ruled out at least two more games
Joel Edmundson (undisclosed) will not be available against Pittsburgh or New Jersey on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.Edmundson is still reportedly in contention to return versus the Devils on Thursday, though he hasn't been officially cleared to return. Once given the all-clear, Edmundson should reclaim a spot on the blue line, potentially at the expense of Simon Benoit, though it's possible the Toronto Maple Leafs could use the added depth to rest veterans before the playoffs.
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Maple Leafs' Joel Edmundson: Resumes skating
Joel Edmundson (undisclosed) skated Wednesday for the first time since he sustained an undisclosed injury, according to David Alter of The Hockey News. Edmundson's next step might be to participate in Friday's practice, but the 30-year-old defenseman will still miss Toronto's next two games at a minimum, per Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun.Edmundson hasn't been in the lineup since March 24, but it seems like he's making progress in his recovery. He has a goal, six points, 73 hits and 60 blocks in 51 outings between Washington and Toronto this season. With Edmundson ruled out for Toronto's upcoming two contests, his next potential opportunity to return will be Monday versus Pittsburgh.