Maple Leafs Avoided Significant Injury Scare Against The Calgary Flames
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The Toronto Maple Leafs' injury troubles continued on Tuesday as defenseman Conor Timmins exited the game against the Calgary Flames after a collision with Brayden Pachal.
But he could return even if it was another tense moment in an already challenging season for Toronto.
What does it mean for the Toronto Maple Leafs and their injuries risk
Earlier in the day, the team learned that Mitch Marner would miss the game and is considered day-to-day and there's also Oliver Ekman-Larsson show was recently sidelined, the Leafs' lineup has been in constant change.
So far this season, only three Maple Leafs who are William Nylander, Morgan Rielly and Steven Lorentz have played in every game.
The team has had to endure many injuries this season, with John Tavares and Matthew Knies only recently returning to the lineup.
Conor Timmins struggled at times this season and has only one goal and six assists in 43 games.
"He has been highly competitive, for one thing, with his defensive play. That is key. But he makes plays with the puck. He sees the ice really well. On breakouts, he hits the middle of the ice quite a bit. Tonight, he used his shot and scored. He has a good shot.
Overall, his competitiveness really stands out to me when defending, winning battles, breaking pucks out under pressure."
Overall, his competitiveness really stands out to me when defending, winning battles, breaking pucks out under pressure."
While he has been effective at blocking shots, his positioning in defensive has been inconsistent and he is leading to defensive errors.
A former second-round pick by Colorado in 2017, Conor Timmins has recorded four goals and 34 assists in 134 career NHL games with the Avalanche, Coyotes, and the Maple Leafs.
Currently in the final year of his $2.2 million contract, Timmins' future with the team remains uncertain.
With Toronto battling injuries on the blue line, his ability to stay healthy and contribute will be crucial as the Leafs push toward the playoffs.
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