Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Undergoes sports hernia procedure
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Jarnkrok had surgery to repair a sports hernia and is now considered month-to-month, the Leafs announced Monday.
At this point, Jarnkrok should probably be considered a long shot to play again in 2024, with a season debut more likely in January or beyond. Considering the 33-year-old center still managed 21 points in 52 regular-season appearances last year, the 20-point threshold may still be achievable depending on when he is able to get back on the ice -- though stashing him in fantasy leagues for minimal offensive output doesn't really make sense.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Experiences setback in recovery
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General manager Brad Treliving said Monday that Jarnkrok (lower body) has experienced a setback in his recovery and will see a specialist in New York, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Jarnkrok has been on long-term injured reserve since the start of the regular season, and he was already without a timetable to return to the lineup. It's not yet clear how his setback will impact his recovery, but a better idea of his status could come into focus after he visits with the specialist.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: No timeline for return
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Jarnkrok (lower body) has no timeline for a return to the lineup, per Mark Masters of TSN on Saturday.
Jarnkrok remains on long-term injured reserve and isn't close to being available. He has participated in some morning skates but hasn't played since the preseason. Jarnkrok produced 10 goals, 21 points, 92 shots on net and 55 hits in 52 regular-season appearances in 2023-24. Once healthy, he will be in the mix for a bottom-six role in the lineup.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Lands on LTIR
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Jarnkrok (lower body) was placed on long-term injured reserve Monday.
Jarnkrok dealt with a lower-body injury over the final few weeks of training camp, and the issue will force him to miss several weeks to begin the regular season. He was in and out of the lineup during the preseason, but his time on long-term injured reserve should allow him to fully recover before making his season debut. Once he's healthy, the 33-year-old will likely fill a top-six role for Toronto.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Still hampered by injury
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Jarnkrok was held out of practice Friday due to a lower-body injury.
Jarnkrok has been in and out of the lineup during preseason due to a lingering upper-body injury. The 33-year-old center should probably be considered questionable ahead of Saturday's preseason finale versus the Red Wings, and more likely will be given the time to get healthy ahead of Opening Night versus the Canadiens on Wednesday.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Playing Thursday
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Jarnkrok (lower body) will be in the lineup versus Detroit on Thursday.
Jarnkrok played in 52 regular-season contests for the Leafs last season in which he registered 10 goals, 11 assists and 92 shots while averaging 15:16 of ice time. Barring any setbacks, the 33-year-old Swede appears set to fill a top-six role for Toronto, which could see him challenge for the 40-point threshold for the first time in his career.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Out of lineup Thursday
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Jarnkrok (lower body) will not play against the Canadiens on Thursday.
Jarnkrok missed 30 regular-season games due to injury last year and seems to already be dealing with another problem to open the 2024-25 campaign. The winger has been skating, so he seems on track for Opening Night -- though fantasy players will want to continue monitoring the situation.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Absent from practice
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Jarnkrok didn't practice Tuesday and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury, according to Mark Masters of TSN.
Jarnkrok logged just 12:28 of ice time in Sunday's 6-5 overtime loss to Ottawa in exhibition action. In 52 regular-season appearances, he generated 10 goals and 21 points in 2023-24. Once healthy, Jarnkrok will occupy a middle-six role for the Maple Leafs.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Activated from LTIR
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Jarnkrok (hand) was activated from long-term injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Jarnkrok, who missed the final 17 contests of the regular season due to a hand injury, could return to the lineup Saturday in Game 1 against Boston. He notched 10 goals and 21 points in 52 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: In doubt for playoff opener
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Jarnkrok (hand) may not be ready for Game 1 of the postseason. Head coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters Monday, "Still to be determined, but I think he's more in a day-to-day situation. Unfortunately we're running out of schedule here," per Mark Masters of TSN.
Jarnkrok is going to travel with the team but won't suit up for the final two games of the regular season. As such, he'll finish the year with 21 points in 52 contests. While he will have played in just six of the last 35 games of the regular season, Jarnkrok should be in contention for a bottom-six role once given the all-clear.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Could return late in regular season
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Jarnkrok (hand) is not expected to play prior to the final two games of the regular season, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Jarnkrok is no guarantee for those contests either -- the Maple Leafs may take a cautious approach if they lock up their playoff positioning early. Jarnkrok has resumed skating, but he's still over a week away from a return.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Lands on LTIR
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Jarnkrok (hand) was placed on long-term injured reserve Saturday, per CapFriendly.
This will be Jarnkrok's second stint on LTIR due to a hand injury this season, though it's unclear if the issues are related. The Maple Leafs activated Conor Timmins (illness) from LTIR in a corresponding move.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Dealing with hand injury
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Jarnkrok is considered week-to-week due to a hand injury, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports Friday.
Jarnkrok is just six games back from a previous hand injury that cost him 13 outings. The winger is currently mired in a 15-game goal drought dating back to Jan. 6 against the Sharks during -- he's managed just two helpers and 20 shots over that span. Without Jarnkrok in the lineup, Pontus Holmberg could be elevated to a first-line role, especially while Mitchell Marner (ankle) is also out.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Will miss time
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Jarnkrok sustained an upper-body injury Thursday versus the Flyers and is expected to miss some time, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Head coach Sheldon Keefe added that the team won't know how long Jarnkrok will be out until he's evaluated at home. With Jarnkrok out, Noah Gregor or Nick Robertson would enter the lineup and may be candidates for a top-six role.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Gets 300th career point
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Jarnkrok picked up an assist Saturday in a 4-3 shootout win over the Rangers.
Jarnkrok logged 17:11 of ice time after missing 13 games with a broken knuckle. His shot deflected in off John Tavares, who was in front of the net. It was Jarnkrok's 300th career point. Get him back in your lineup or scoop him off the wire, as Jarnkrok is back on a scoring line and could surprise.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Ready to rock
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Jarnkrok (hand) will be activated from long-term injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup Saturday against the Rangers, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Following a 13-game absence, Jarnkrok is projected to play on the third line and could see time on the second power-play unit in Saturday's contest. He has accounted for 10 goals, 19 points and 85 shots on net through 46 appearances this season. Jarnkrok is expected to replace Nick Robertson in the lineup.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Practicing Friday
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Jarnkrok (hand) returned to practice Friday, Mark Masters of TSN reports.
Jarnkrok has missed the last 13 games, but he could return to action as early as Saturday against the Rangers. He has 10 goals and 19 points in 46 games this season. He could see fourth-line duty upon his return, possibly replacing Ryan Reaves in the lineup.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Making progress in recovery
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Jarnkrok, who's on long-term injured reserve with a broken knuckle on his left hand, may be cleared to begin practicing fully sometime next week, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Jarnkrok will miss at least a few more contests with his hand injury, but he's clearly making progress in his recovery. The 32-year-old forward has 10 goals and 19 points through 46 games this season.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Moves to LTIR
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Jarnkrok (hand) was transferred to long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Jarnkrok will now be out at least through the next five games to meet the minimum requirements for LTIR. He is eligible to return Feb. 24 versus the Avalanche. Jarnkrok was initially considered week-to-week after sustaining a broken knuckle on his left hand during practice Jan. 26.
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Maple Leafs' Calle Jarnkrok: Lands on IR
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Jarnkrok (hand) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per CapFriendly.
Jarnkrok is considered week-to-week after breaking a knuckle just before the All-Star break. He'll be eligible to return once he's healthy. The 32-year-old has 10 goals and 19 points through 46 games this season.
