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Joseph Woll Rejoins Maple Leafs to Begin Return-to-Play Process

His LTIR status delays any NHL game action until early November under league rules.

Overview

  • Toronto announced Woll has resumed team activities after a month-long personal leave related to a family matter, with the club continuing to request privacy.
  • He was placed on long-term injured reserve in a procedural cap move, which, if retroactive to the season start, keeps him out for at least 10 games and 24 days.
  • A short conditioning assignment with the AHL’s Toronto Marlies is possible before he is activated to the NHL roster.
  • Anthony Stolarz has handled most starts during Woll’s absence and Cayden Primeau has backed up, a situation likely to change when Woll is eligible to return.
  • The Leafs opened 3-4-1 and dealt with key injuries, and teammates called Woll’s pending return a potential spark after Friday’s loss in Buffalo.