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Colton Orr: Puts an end to NHL career
Colton Orr has retired from the NHL, the Canadian Press reports.Orr was the prototypical enforcer, racking up 1,186 PIM in just 477 career games between the Bruins, Rangers, and Leafs. Using a fourth-line forward exclusively as a fighter is a diminishing strategy for NHL teams these days, but Orr happened to play in an era where it was relished by fans and coaches alike.
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Leafs Recall Orr
The Maple Leafs recalled Orr on Thursday, the Toronto Star reports.The 33-year-old forward is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, so Saturday's game against the Habs could end up being Orr's final tilt in a Toronto uniform. In 14 games the AHL's Toronto Marlies this season, Orr has recorded four penalty minutes. Over his 476-game NHL career, however, he has notched 24 points and racked up 1,186 PIM.
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Leafs Waive Tough Guy Orr
Orr has been placed on waivers for the purpose of reassignment, reports the Toronto Star.It's a surprise, but it isn't. He can't skate well enough to keep up with today's game, but there have been rumors the Leafs were going to keep him with the NHL squad anyway.
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Leafs' Orr: Ineffective When He Actually Sees Ice
Orr has played in just seven games since the Olympic break ended February 26. He has one shot and one minor penalty over that span in very limited ice time.The death knell appears to be ringing for Orr, whose effectiveness has been sorely limited this year -- opposing players simply refuse to drop their gloves with the pugilist. He can't skate well enough to keep up with today's game, so it remains to be seen what kind of future he has.
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Leafs' Orr Out Monday
Orr (undisclosed), who was expected to return, will not play in Monday's game against the Ducks, Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun reports.Orr is dealing with an undisclosed injury and was expected to return for Monday's game. He took the ice for pregame warmups but was ultimately scratched.
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Leafs' Orr Will Play Monday
Orr (undisclosed) will be in the lineup Monday against the Ducks, Jonas Siegel of TSN 1050 reports.Orr still has yet to record his first point of the season, but has collected 96 PIM in 45 games. He can be considered fully healthy moving forward.
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Leafs' Orr Unlikely To Play Monday
Orr (undisclosed) is not likely to play Monday, James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail reports.Orr was on the ice for morning skate but apparently still needs further time to recover from his undisclosed ailment. With zero points in 45 games, Orr won't be missed in leagues where scoring categories are weighted heavily.
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Leafs' Orr Likely Out Thursday
Orr (undisclosed) was not on the ice for morning skate and appears safe to rule out for Thursday's game against the Islanders, Mark Masters of TSN reports.The Leafs remain mum on the nature of Orr's injury, but it was apparently concerning enough for coach Randy Carlyle to consider other options for the first game out of the break. Orr remains day-to-day, but his status probably isn't worth monitoring unless you're counting on him for penalty minutes.
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Leafs' Orr (Undisclosed): May Not Play Thursday
Orr (undisclosed) is day-to-day and may not suit up Thursday against the Islanders, reports Slam Sports.He had a procedure on his elbow in December, but this issue appears unrelated. He may have tweaked a suspected lower-body injury during Tuesday's workout. This will have little impact on most fantasy lineups -- there are more consistent PIMs to be gained with other meatheads.
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Leafs' Orr To Play Wednesday
Orr (illness) will return to the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Sabres, Jonas Siegel of TSN Radio 1050 reports.Orr came down with the flu Tuesday and was unable to play in the game. It appears he has made a quick recovery and should be back in the lineup for Toronto on Wednesday.