Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Recalled under emergency conditions
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Steeves was elevated from AHL Toronto under emergency conditions Tuesday.
Steeves' promotion would seem to indicate that there is an injury, or at least a game-time decision, for a member of the Leafs' forward group. According to David Alter of The Hockey News, both Max Domi and William Nylander took maintenance days Monday, which isn't normally a significant concern, but it would appear perhaps there is more than meets the eye here. If Steeves does suit up versus Ottawa on Tuesday, it will likely be in a bottom-six role, though the team is already without Auston Matthews (upper body) and Max Pacioretty (lower body), so a second-line spot could open up for Steeves.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: AHL bound
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Steeves was placed on waivers Friday.
The Maple Leafs will demote Steeves to AHL Toronto if he passes through waivers. Steeves played one game in the NHL last season, going pointless in 10:14 of action Feb. 13. Steeves was an offensive star at the AHL level in 2023-24, scoring 27 times while adding 30 assists in 65 regular-season games with the Marlies.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Back in lineup Thursday
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Steeves (lower body) will return to the lineup Thursday in Detroit.
Steeves has been out a week with the injury. Steeves scored the lone goal in a 2-1 preseason loss versus Ottawa on Sept. 24 and has not played since then. The 24-year-old inked a one-year, two-way contract during the offseason and he is expected to start the season at the AHL level with the Marlies, barring a flurry of injuries to the Maple Leafs up front. He was without a point in his one regular-season game with Toronto in 2023-24, but managed 27 goals and 57 points in 65 regular-season appearances with the Marlies.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Dealing with injury
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Steeves (lower body) is listed as day-to-day and will not skate Friday.
Steeves faces an uphill battle in his fight to crack Toronto's roster in 2024-25, and being injured only serves as a setback. The 24-year-old signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Leafs in August. Steeves will more than likely begin the season with AHL Toronto -- the Minnesota native generated 57 points in 65 regular-season contests with the Marlies in 2023-24.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Inks one-year contract
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Steeves signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
Steeves played one regular-season NHL game in 2023-24, picking up six hits in 10:14 of ice time. The 24-year-old had a big campaign with AHL Toronto last season, scoring 27 times while adding 30 assists in 65 appearances. He will battle for a spot on the fourth line in training camp, but he is likely headed back to the minors to start the 2024-25 season.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Headlines Black Aces call-ups
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Steeves, Marshall Rifai, Topi Niemela, Max Lajoie, Mikko Kokkonen, Dennis Hildeby, Dylan Gambrell, Kyle Clifford and Nick Abruzzese were all called up from AHL Toronto on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Steeves played in one game for the Maple Leafs this season, logging six hits and a shot on goal. The 24-year-old winger, as well as the rest of these call-ups, will presumably serve as organizational depth for the remainder of Toronto's playoff run.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Back in AHL
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Steeves was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Steeves played Tuesday against the Blues, logging six hits in 10:14 of ice time. The 24-year-old returns to the minor-league affiliate after the Maple Leafs got some players back from missing time with an illness.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Rises to NHL
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Steeves was promoted from AHL Toronto on Tuesday.
Steeves will likely jump right in the lineup with Mitchell Marner and John Tavares both sick and unavailable for Tuesday's game versus the Blues. The 24-year-old Steeves has yet to log an NHL appearance this season, and he has one assist over six career contests for the Maple Leafs.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Returns to AHL
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Steeves was sent back to AHL Toronto on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
The Maple Leafs brought up forward Bobby McMann on Saturday to play against Ottawa. Steeves, who has been a healthy scratch for the past three games, has three shots on goal and three hits in three NHL outings this season.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Shuffles back to AHL
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Steeves was sent down to AHL Toronto on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
Steeves has bounced between levels since Ryan O'Reilly (finger) was ruled out long-term. Even when he's with the big club, Steeves is often a healthy scratch.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Recalled from AHL Toronto
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Steeves was recalled from AHL Toronto on Friday.
Steeves was sent down Wednesday and is back with the big club Friday, although he did not skate at practice. The 23-year-old winger has not had a point in three NHL games this season.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Sent down Wednesday
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Steeves was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Steeves has no points, three shots on goal and three hits through three NHL contests this season. He could be back with the Maple Leafs if they need forward depth later in the campaign.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Back up with big club
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Steeves, as expected, was recalled from the minors Tuesday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
Despite the promotion, Steeves may not be suiting up against the Blackhawks on Wednesday after donning a gray scratch sweater at Tuesday's practice, per NHL.com's Dave McCarthy. Even if Steeves does play, it will almost certainly be in a fourth-line role where he figures to offer low-end fantasy value.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Loaned to AHL Toronto
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Steeves was assigned to AHL Toronto on Monday.
The Marlies host Manitoba on Monday and the Leafs don't play until Wednesday versus Chicago. Steeves picked up three shots on goal and three hits in two NHL games last week. He has notched 16 goals and 38 points in 44 AHL contests this campaign.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Promoted from minors
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Steeves was recalled by the Maple Leafs on Thursday.
Although Steeves has been promoted, at this point it isn't clear if he'll enter the lineup against Columbus on Friday. He has yet to play in the NHL this year.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Back to minors
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Steeves was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Friday, per CBS Sports.
Steeves was an emergency recall Thursday but he hasn't seen any NHL action since December. The 22-year-old will see more regular playing time with the minor-league squad.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Emergency recall Thursday
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Steeves was recalled under emergency conditions Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Steeves will likely serve as extra depth for the Maple Leafs while he's with the big club. Wayne Simmonds (undisclosed) was placed on the non-roster list in a corresponding move.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Dropped to AHL
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Steeves was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Tuesday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Steeves averaged 7:58 of ice time and recorded one assist in his first three NHL appearances. The Maple Leafs are getting back to full strength, so the 22-year-old forward no longer had a spot at the NHL level.
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Maple Leafs' Alex Steeves: Back with big club
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Steeves was recalled by the Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
Mitch Marner was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move, so Steeves may be in for an extended stay with the Leafs. The 21-year-old forward has racked up seven goals and 12 points through 12 AHL appearances this season.
