IRJake Muzzin
D TOR
Mon 2/7/22 11:13 AM

Muzzin (concussion) won't be an option for Monday's matchup with Carolina, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Muzzin has been stepping up his participation at practice of late, so it's possible he'll be cleared in time to play versus Calgary on Thursday. Whenever the veteran defenseman is given the green light, he should get back to logging over 20 minutes per night, though he hasn't been much of a factor with the man advantage, which will limit his fantasy value.

IRJake Muzzin
D TOR
Sun 2/6/22 2:36 PM

Muzzin (concussion) skated in a regular jersey in Sunday's practice, Dave McCarthy of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Muzzin is nearing a return after missing Toronto's last six games prior to the All-Star break. The Maple Leafs have six other healthy defensemen on hand, so it remains to be seen whether Muzzin will draw into the lineup Monday against the Hurricanes, though McCarthy pointed out that Muzzin worked mostly as the seventh defenseman, suggesting he may not quite be ready to return Monday.

IRJake Muzzin
D TOR
Mon 1/31/22 12:35 PM

Muzzin (concussion) will not play before the NHL All-Star break and will miss the Leafs' next two contests, Mark Masters of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Muzzin has already been sidelined for the club's last four contests and the pending absences will bring his total up to six games on the shelf. Coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters Muzzin was taking a step back, which is far from encouraging news for the blueliner, though the extra time off due to the break could give him the rest he needs. Until the Ontario native is cleared to play, Justin Holl should continue to see a significant uptick in minutes.

IRJake Muzzin
D TOR
Fri 1/28/22 12:58 PM

Muzzin (concussion) is expected to remain out of action versus the Red Wings on Saturday, Jonas Siegel of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Muzzin will be on the shelf for his fourth consecutive contest after suffering his concussion. At this point, the Leafs could opt to just keep the veteran blueliner out of action through the All-Star break in order to give himself time to fully recover. In 35 games this year, Muzzin has managed just one goal but has picked up 10 helpers over that stretch, making him a decent mid-range fantasy option.

IRJake Muzzin
D TOR
Mon 1/24/22 3:24 PM

Muzzin (concussion) is not expected to be ready for Wednesday's matchup with Anaheim, Luke Fox of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Muzzin is certainly trending in the right direction but is poised to miss his third straight contest after suffering his concussion. In 35 games this year, the 32-year-old defenseman has garnered one goal but has chipped in 10 helpers over that stretch.

IRJake Muzzin
D TOR
Tue 1/18/22 2:53 PM

Muzzin was diagnosed with a concussion Tuesday and will miss the rest of the week, NHL.com's Dave McCarthy reports.
EDGE Analysis
Muzzin's concussion diagnosis came after a hard hit he took during Saturday's win over the Blues, McCarthy adds. Muzzin has played in 12 games since the end of December, averaging 22:05 of ice time and distributing four assists over that period. Muzzin isn't expected to be available for Wednesday's game against the Rangers or Saturday's game against the Islanders.

IRJake Muzzin
D TOR
Thu 1/13/22 1:34 AM

Muzzin notched an assist in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
In his last three games, Muzzin has picked up two assists. The 32-year-old blueliner helped out on an Auston Matthews tally Wednesday. Muzzin is up to 11 points, 42 shots on net, 71 hits, 45 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 34 appearances overall. He'll continue to play in a mainly defensive role in the top four, though his contributions in the physical categories could make him useful in deeper fantasy formats.

IRJake Muzzin
D TOR
Sat 1/1/22 10:25 PM

Muzzin (not injury related) is expected to play Wednesday versus the Oilers, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Muzzin wasn't fit enough to play Saturday versus the Senators, but head coach Sheldon Keefe will get the defenseman back Wednesday. The 32-year-old Muzzin has nine points, 62 hits, 40 shots on net and 36 blocked shots through 30 appearances this year.

IRJake Muzzin
D TOR
Sat 1/1/22 6:42 PM

Muzzin (not injury related) isn't in the lineup Saturday versus the Senators, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Muzzin just came off the COVID-19 protocols list Friday, so it appears this is a conditioning issue. Alex Biega will draw into the lineup in place of Muzzin, while Rasmus Sandin figures to enjoy a larger role Saturday.

IRJake Muzzin
D TOR
Fri 12/31/21 11:41 AM

Muzzin cleared COVID-19 protocols and practiced Friday.
EDGE Analysis
The defenseman returns from a five-day stay in COVID-19 protocols. Muzzin, who has a goal and eight assists through 30 games this season, figures to continue playing on the third defense pairing.