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: Ready to rock
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McMann (knee) will be ready for the start of the 2024-25 season, per Nick Barden of The Hockey News on Saturday.
McMann missed Toronto's final two regular-season games and all seven playoff contests due to an MCL sprain. In 56 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign, he registered 15 goals, 24 points, 118 shots on net and 117 hits. McMann could provide depth value for fantasy managers this season while occupying a middle-six role in Toronto's talented forward group.
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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 playing Saturday
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McMann (lower body) will not be in the lineup for Game 7 in Boston on Saturday, according to Joshua Kloke of The Athletic.
The good news is that McMann is getting closer after participating in Saturday's morning skate. The 27-year-old winger will miss his ninth straight game, but he could return in time for the start of Round 2 -- should Toronto advance past Boston. McMann had 15 goals, nine assists and 117 hits across 56 regular-season games in 2023-24.
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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.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Three goals pace win
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McMann found the back of the net three times in a 4-1 win over the Blues on Tuesday.
It was a special night for McMann. After scoring only two total goals in his NHL career, he scored his first hat trick to finish off the Blues. The 27-year old winger played only 13:30 but he made the best of it, getting six shots, five hits and a plus-3 rating. His goal barrage started in the first period on the third shot of the game when he outworked the defenseman from behind the net to shove the puck through the five-hole. He added two more in the third period, including an empty-netter, to complete the hatty. After being moved between the AHL and the NHL multiple times this season, McMann is making a case to stay up with the big club.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Placed on injured reserve
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The Maple Leafs placed McMann (undisclosed) on injured reserve Friday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.
McMann could miss only one game as the Maple Leafs are in Winnipeg on Saturday before returning to action after the All-Star break. McMann has been seeing fourth-line duty alongside David Kampf and Noah Gregor, Look for Ryan Reaves to get back into the lineup, especially if Calle Jarnkrok (hand) is unable to go, after getting injured in practice Friday.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Dropped to minors
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McMann was demoted to AHL Toronto on Sunday, per CapFriendly.
McMann hasn't seen any NHL action since Nov. 30. He'll likely continue shuffling between the AHL and NHL levels regularly.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Promoted to NHL
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McMann was called up by the Maple Leafs on Saturday, per David Alter of Sports Illustrated.
McMann has two goals and three points in six contests with AHL Toronto this season. He also has two assists in four outings with the Maple Leafs. McMann will probably be a healthy scratch Saturday versus Nashville.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: With big club
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McMann was skating in a fourth-line role at Tuesday's practice session, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
McMann has been yo-yo-ing between the NHL and AHL all season long, a trend that will likely continue. When he has cracked the Leafs' lineup, the 27-year-old center has generated two assists, five shots and three hits. With McMann's return to the NHL lineup, Ryan Reaves looks set to be a healthy scratch against Ottawa on Thursday.
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Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Dropped down a level
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McMann was sent down to AHL Toronto on Monday, per CapFriendly.
McMann was added to the roster before Saturday's tilt with Boston, but he didn't crack the lineup. The rookie forward has two points, both assists, in four NHL games this season.
