BREAKING: Toronto Sends 28 Players Down

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James Connelly
October 2, 2023 (4:42 PM)

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have just sent 28 players down on to the AHL.

Leafs Send 28 Players Down To The AHL

The Toronto Maple Leafs just announced that they have made a bunch of roster cuts and have sent the following players down to the AHL.

Forwards: N. Abruzzese, J. Blandisi, M. Ellis, R. Hirvonen, B. Kressler, R. Mastrosimone, D. Ovchinnikov, J. O'Brien, N. Shea, L. Shaw, T. Singleton, J. Slavin, A. Steeves, K. Suthers, R. Tverberg, T. Voit, T. Weiss

Defencemen: N. Dillingham, M. Hellickson, T. Niemela, M. Pietroniro, M. Rifai, J. Tychonick, W. Villeneuve

Goaltenders: L. Cavallin, D. Hildeby, V. Peksa

These players are all looking to make an impression with the Marlies and hopefully earn a spot with the Leafs one day.

Maple Leafs announce initial cuts. Nick Abruzzese, Alex Steeves, Topi Niemelä, and Marshall Rifai among notables who spent time with NHL regulars in camp.

No waiver assignments announced yet. Fraser Minten, Easton Cowan, and Spencer Sova yet to be assigned to junior too

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