Maple Leafs Reveal Mark Giordano's Replacement In The Lineup Amid Ongoing Trade Talks
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Tyler Ball
November 29, 2023 (5:28 PM)
The Toronto Maple Leafs have given fans a peek at the potential replacement for Mark Giordano if he is traded.
Giordano Suffers Frustrating Injury
Last night against the Florida Panthers Mark Giordano was in the lineup. Late in the first period Giordano attempted to block a shot. In the ensuing play the Panthers would go on to score.
After the goal Mark Giordano would go to the bench and straight down the tunnel. Giordano would not return to the game due to this injury.
Maple Leafs defenceman Mark Giordano will not return to tonight's game due to injury (upper body)
In Giordano's absence an unlikely player will be relied on to step up.
New Defenseman Gets An Opportunity Due To Giordano's Absence
Today with a bit more clarity the Maple Leafs announced that Giordano would miss some time due to hand injury.
Sheldon Keefe confirms a hand injury for Mark Giordano. He's still being evaluated but will «miss tomorrow's game and beyond that we don't know the extent of it.»
Keefe also announced that William Lagesson will draw into the lineup. He will be relied on to fill major minutes left by the absences of Giordano and Liljegren.
Sheldon Keefe says Mark Giordano's hand injury is still being evaluating to determine the timeline
William Lagesson will draw in for Thursday's game against Seattle
Lagesson has played 12 games this season with the Maple Leafs and has 1 point. If he struggles to fill the gap left by Giordano the Maple Leafs could look to an outside source for a replacement.
The Maple Leafs hope that it doesn't come to that and that Giordano's injury ends up being a short term one.
As more updates come in about Mark Giordano or the Maple Leafs lineup plans we will pass them along to you.
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