Rifai was loaned to AHL Toronto on Friday.
Rifai has played only one game in the NHL this season, picking up one shot on net in 9:40 of ice time Jan. 31 in Vancouver. Rifai had four assists in 12 AHL games before his recall.
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Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai: Up from minors
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Rifai was summoned from AHL Toronto on Wednesday.
The Maple Leafs also sent defensemen Henry Thrun and Dakota Mermis to the minors. Rifai hasn't drawn into an NHL game since the 2023-24 campaign, when he appeared in two regular-season games with the Maple Leafs. The 27-year-old has four assists and 23 PIM across 12 outings with AHL Toronto this season.
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Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai: Sent to minors
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Rifai was assigned to AHL Toronto on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
The Maple Leafs activated Brandon Carlo (foot) from injured reserve in a corresponding move. Rifai has two assists in five minor-league outings this season.
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Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai: Called up from minors
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Rifai was recalled from AHL Toronto on Monday.
Rifai's promotion comes as Jake McCabe suffered an undisclosed injury against the Islanders on Saturday. Still, even if McCabe does miss time, the 27-year-old Rifai is far from a lock to step into the lineup, as he'll need to edge out the likes of Philippe Myers for playing time.
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Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai: Lands on waivers
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Rifai (wrist) was placed on waivers Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Rifai suffered a wrist injury during the preseason that required surgery in late September. Assuming he clears waivers, he will report to AHL Toronto.
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Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai: Sent down for conditioning
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Rifai (wrist) was reassigned to AHL Toronto on a conditioning assignment Thursday.
Rifai has yet to get into a game this year, but he would appear to be progressing with his stint in the minors. The Marlies play against AHL Belleville on Saturday and Sunday, so it's possible that Rifai will be recalled ahead of the Maple Leafs' clash with Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
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Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai: Could return Saturday
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Rifai (wrist) could make his season debut Saturday against the Oilers, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports Friday.
Rifai is currently on long-term injured reserve, as he underwent wrist surgery during training camp. The 27-year-old blueliner played a pair of games with the Maple Leafs during the 2023-24 campaign, but he has otherwise been a career minor leaguer. The Maple Leafs are really hurting on the blue line, and they may be forced to use Rifai if Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body) is unable to play Saturday.
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Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai: Needs wrist surgery
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Rifai will undergo wrist surgery and will be out of action for an undisclosed period, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports Friday.
Rifai was injured during Thursday's preseason game versus Montreal. The 27-year-old defenseman has played two games at the NHL level, both in 2023-24 with the Maple Leafs. Rifai had three goals, 10 assists and 77 PIM across 63 regular-season games with AHL Toronto in 2024-25.
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Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai: Suffers upper-body injury
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Rifai sustained an upper-body injury during Thursday's preseason tilt against Montreal and won't return to the game.
Rifai had three goals, 13 points and 77 PIM in 63 regular-season appearances with AHL Toronto in 2024-25. He's expected to spend most, if not all, of the upcoming campaign in the minors.
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Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai: Returns to minors
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Rifai was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Wednesday.
Rifai hasn't appeared in a game for the Maple Leafs yet in 2024-25, but he has been up with the NHL squad on occasion to provide depth. He has two goals, four points and 24 PIM in 26 appearances in the AHL this season.
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Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai: Recalled from minors
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Rifai was elevated from AHL Toronto on Monday.
Rifai's promotion comes as Jake McCabe (upper body) was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Even with his promotion, the 26-year-old Rifai is far from a lock to suit up against the Flyers on Tuesday, as Conor Timmins likely has the inside track for a spot in the lineup.
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Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai: Called up by Toronto
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Rifai was recalled by the Maple Leafs on Tuesday.
Rifai spent the past few weeks with AHL Toronto, but he'll rejoin the NHL club ahead of Tuesday's game against the Islanders since Oliver Ekman-Larsson (illness) and Pontus Holmberg (illness) have been ruled out. Rifai made just two appearances for the Maple Leafs last year and hasn't yet appeared in the NHL this season, so he'll likely serve as an additional depth option while the club is shorthanded.
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Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai: Summoned from AHL
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Rifai was recalled from AHL Toronto on Monday.
In a corresponding move, Toronto placed Jani Hakanpaa (lower body) on injured reserve. Rifai hasn't earned a point in two NHL appearances this season while posting one shot on goal, one blocked shot and four hits. He will be an option for Monday's game against Chicago but could be a healthy scratch.
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Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai: Sent to AHL affiliate
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Rifai was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Tuesday.
Rifai was a healthy scratch for Monday's win over Florida after being promoted to the big club earlier in the day. He's gone pointless through two top-level appearances this year.
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Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai: Reassigned to minors
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Rifai was sent down to AHL Toronto on Sunday.
Rifai didn't get into Saturday's lineup against Buffalo and will now head back to the minors. He has 17 points in 49 AHL appearances this season. With several injuries on the Maple Leafs' blue line, Rifai could be promoted again before Monday's tilt with Florida.
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Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai: Back in NHL
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Rifai was recalled from AHL Toronto on Saturday.
The Maple Leafs need a seventh defenseman as Morgan Rielly, Timothy Liljegren and Joel Edmundson suffered injuries over the last week and are unavailable for Saturday's tilt with Buffalo. Rifai made his NHL debut in February with the Maple Leafs and managed two hits and one blocked shot in two contests.
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Maple Leafs' Marshall Rifai: Reassigned to minors
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Rifai was demoted to AHL Toronto on Friday, per CapFriendly.
Rifai made his NHL debut during this stint with the big club, logging five hits and a plus-1 rating through two appearances. The 25-year-old blueliner has 11 points in 34 AHL contests this season.
