Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Four-game, six-point streak
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McMann scored a goal Saturday in a 6-3 loss to the Islanders.
His goal streak stands at three games (three goals), and his point streak sits at four games (three goals, three assists). McMann is a great pickup right now, but he does tend to deliver in bursts. Be ready to abandon ship quickly, as required.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Extends point streak Friday
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McCann recorded a goal and an assist in Friday's 6-3 win over the Sabres.
McCann has two goals and three assists during his season-long three-game point streak. The 28-year-old has played well since returning from a seven-game absence, and he's up to 12 points (eight goals, four assists) through 25 appearances. McMann also has 64 shots on net and 43 hits while occupying a bottom-six role.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Puts away goal
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McMann scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Stars.
McMann's second-period tally ended up being in the game-winner. The 28-year-old has three points over three contests since he returned from a seven-game absence due to a lower-body injury. He's currently on the third line, but he'd be a top candidate for a top-six look if such a spot opens up at any time. McMann has seven goals, three assists, 61 shots on net, 42 hits and a plus-11 rating through 24 outings this season.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Targeting Saturday return
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McMann (lower body) is reportedly close to getting back in the lineup and could be an option versus the Red Wings on Saturday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.
McMann's timeline will rule him out versus the Ducks on Thursday, but it seems like he should be back in action sooner rather than later. Prior to getting hurt, the 28-year-old forward managed just four points in 18 games while putting 44 shots on net. Once back in the lineup, McMann will likely take on a bottom-six role, which could mean a return to the minors for Fraser Minten.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Still one week away
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McMann (lower body) is progressing in his recovery but won't play in the Leafs' next two games after head coach Craig Berube told reporters Thursday, "Hopefully if he gets skating here and he feels good, he could be an option for next week, but we'll see," per Mark Masters of TSN.
McMann has already missed three games due to his lower-body problem, so he is eligible to come off injured reserve as soon as cleared to play. Where the natural center fits into the lineup remains to be seen due to the emergence of Fraser Minten, who has racked up four points over six games since being called up. Once given the green light, McMann will need to be activated off injured reserve.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Moved to IR
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McMann (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
Toronto also activated Auston Matthews (upper body) and Matthew Knies (upper body) from IR on Saturday while assigning Alex Steeves to the minors. McMann has six goals, one assist, 52 shots on net and 34 hits across 21 games this season. He won't be eligible to play until at least Dec. 6 against Washington, though an exact timeline for his return is unclear.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Expected to miss couple of games
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McMann (lower body) is considered day-to-day, but he's not expected to play in Toronto's next couple of games, coach Craig Berube told Mark Masters of TSN on Friday.
That would seem to suggest McMann will probably be out for at least Saturday's tilt in Tampa Bay and Monday's home game against the Blackhawks. McMann, who left Wednesday's 5-1 loss to Florida because of the injury, has six goals and seven points in 21 appearances in 2024-25. Although McMann is drawing out of the lineup, Auston Matthews (upper body) is set to return Saturday, and Matthew Knies (upper body) might play too.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Sustains lower-body injury
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McMann (lower body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Panthers.
The hits just keep on coming for the Maple Leafs' forward group. McMann is one of seven injured forwards on the team, though Ryan Reaves (suspension) will be back Dec. 4. McMann can be considered day-to-day until another update is provided by the team.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Two goals while in top six
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McMann scored twice Saturday in a 4-3 overtime win over Edmonton.
He's playing up the lineup and making the most of it -- he has three goals in his last two games (11 shots). McMann has speed and skill, and he does the little things right. He forechecks hard, goes to the dirty areas, and he's conscientious in his own zone. McMann won't help fantasy managers on the power play, but he could offer value if he forces his way into a more permanent gig on a scoring line.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Finds twine Wednesday
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McMann scored a goal on eight shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Capitals.
The goal ended an 11-game point drought for McMann, who had 26 shots on net and 17 hits in that span. The 28-year-old forward started the year well, and it's a positive he's stayed in the lineup even amid a deep slump. He has four goals, one assist, 44 shots on net, 30 hits, six PIM and a plus-3 rating over 17 contests in a middle-six role.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Supplies assist in win
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McMann produced an assist, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-2 win over the Lightning.
McMann has been productive in a middle-six role with three goals, one assist, 10 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-7 rating over five games. The 28-year-old has seen power-play time in three of his five outings, but he's not guaranteed to stay in that role throughout the year. McMann can put up some depth scoring and add toughness, making him a decent option for deeper fantasy formats.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Nets brace Wednesday
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McCann scored two goals in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Kings.
McCann found the back of the net with his two shot attempts in this win over the Kings, beating David Rittich twice in the first period. McCann didn't play in the season opener against Montreal on Oct. 9 after recovering from a knee injury, but has been very good since returning to the ice and has three goals over his last three appearances while attempting eight shots.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Pots goal Thursday
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McMann scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Devils.
McMann was a healthy scratch in the season opener Wednesday in Montreal. He entered the lineup over Ryan Reaves for the second game of a back-to-back and scored one of three Toronto tallies in the first period. The 28-year-old McMann was decent in a limited role last year with 24 points, 118 shots on net, 117 hits and 52 PIM over 56 regular-season appearances before a knee injury took him out of the lineup just before the playoffs. He's not a lock to be in the lineup regularly, but he could help his own cause if he continues to put up offense when he plays.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Dealing with knee problem
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McMann was sidelined for the last nine games of the season due to an MCL sprain, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports Friday.
McMann finished his rookie year having logged 56 games for the Leafs in which he notched 15 goals on 118 shots, nine assists and 117 hits while averaging 11:34 of ice time. The 27-year-old winger got plenty of looks on the first line with Auston Matthews this season and could be back in that role heading into 2024-25. With a full 82-game campaign, McMann should be capable of reaching the 20-goal threshold and pushing for the 40-point mark.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Not expected back soon
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McMann (lower body) is making strides in his recovery but is not close to returning to action, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports Thursday.
At this point, McMann should probably be considered out indefinitely with his return to action seemingly a long way off. The 27-year-old center has already been sidelined for the club's last seven contests due to his lower-body injury. If he does return in the postseason, McMann will likely slot into a bottom-six role.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Nearing return to ice
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Per Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun, McMann (lower body) is getting closer to returning to practice, according to coach Sheldon Keefe.
McMann missed the last two games of the regular season and will miss his fourth straight playoff contest Saturday after being injured versus Detroit on April 13. McMann was a pleasant surprise during the 2023-24 campaign, racking up 15 goals, nine assists and 117 hits in 56 appearances. He remains a possibility to return to action in the latter part of the opening round versus the Bruins.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Out Saturday
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McMann (lower body) will miss Game 1 against Boston on Saturday, per Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun.
McMann was also absent from the final two contests of the regular season due to the injury. He finished the 2023-24 campaign with 15 goals, 24 points, 52 PIM and 117 hits across 56 outings. Although the Leafs will be without McMann, Calle Jarnkrok (hand) was activated off long-term injured reserve and will play versus the Bruins in his first appearance since March 14.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Exits Saturday's game
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McMann (lower body) will not return to Saturday's tilt versus the Red Wings.
McMann was injured in the first period after logging 4:10 of ice time. With the Maple Leafs trailing 4-1 after the first period, there may be at least some precautionary motivation to keep McMann out of the rest of the game. Toronto ends the season with a road back-to-back versus the Panthers on Tuesday and the Lightning on Wednesday. If McMann can't suit up, then Matthew Knies will likely see a larger role.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Inks two-year extension
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McMann signed a two-year, $2.7 million contract extension with the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
McMann was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer after completing his two-year, $1.525 million deal. The 27-year-old has been a solid secondary scorer and physical presence for the Maple Leafs in 2023-24, recording 10 goals, 18 points, 36 PIM and 84 hits across 40 games while averaging 10:34 of ice time.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Two goals, three points Saturday
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McMann tallied two goals and an assist in Saturday's 9-2 win over Anaheim.
McMann extended Toronto's lead to 2-0 in the first period with a power-play goal before adding another tally in the second, snapping a feed from Max Domi past John Gibson to put the Leafs ahead 8-1. The 27-year-old McMann would add a third point with an assist on Nick Robertson's marker in the final frame. After recording a hat trick Tuesday, McMann now has five goals and six points in his last three outings, contrasting his two goals and seven points across his first 26 games this season. He should continue to see time on Toronto's third line while also working on the second power-play unit.
