BREAKING: Maple Leafs Bring Back Curtis McElhinney

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James Connelly
October 9, 2023 (12:21)

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It was just announced that the Toronto Maple Leafs have brought Curtis McElhinney back.

Leafs Bring Back McEhlheinner

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced they have brought back Curtis McElhinney in a developmental role.

The #Leafs have hired Curtis McElhinney as the director of goaltending development & scouting.

The Leafs' official statement:

McElhinney joins the Maple Leaf's staff following a 16-year career in professional hockey. The 40-year-old suited up in 249 regular season NHL games split between the Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes, the Maple Leafs, Columbus Blue Jackets, Phoenix Coyotes, Ottawa Senators, Anaheim Ducks and Calgary Flames, captured two Stanley Cups with Tampa Bay (2020 and 2021) and represented Canada at the 2018 IIHF World Championship.

Now he will focus on developing the Lightning's young talent. He is one of the most beloved goaltenders in the NHL.

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