Muzzin won't play during the 2023-24 campaign due to a cervical spine injury, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Muzzin hasn't played since Oct. 17, 2022 because of the injury. He's going into the last season of his four-year, $22.5 million contract. It's not clear if the 34-year-old will play again, but if this is the end of his career, he'll hang up his skates after scoring 69 goals and 294 points in 683 contests. Muzzin also won the Stanley Cup with LA in 2014.

Muzzin is out indefinitely with a cervical spine injury.

EDGE Analysis

The Leafs announced Monday that Muzzin's status will be re-evaluated in late February. The 33-year-old defender hasn't played since Oct. 17. Muzzin was moved to long-term injured reserve in late October.

Muzzin (neck) was placed on long-term injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Muzzin has no timetable to return, so this move gives the Maple Leafs some additional flexibility on the financial side. The defenseman will be out until mid-November at a minimum.

Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe said Wednesday that there's no timetable for Muzzin's return from a neck injury, Dave McCarthy of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Keefe did add that Muzzin's issue isn't a reoccurrence of any head injury he previously sustained. Muzzin also attended a Leafs event Tuesday night and was in the team's facility Wednesday, which is encouraging. As previously reported though, teammate Mitch Marner made sobering remarks about Muzzin: "Obviously for him it's just making sure that, if he does come back and play this year, or whatever happens, just make sure that he's going to be able to do whatever he wants to do the rest of his life and enjoy the time with his family, his kids." With Muzzin sidelined, Rasmus Sandin was paired with Justin Holl during Wednesday's skate while Victor Mete practiced with Mark Giordano.

Muzzin (neck) may miss extended time, report Jonas Siegel of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

After practise Wednesday, teammate Mitch Marner laid out some pretty sobering comments about Muzzin's condition: "Obviously for him it's just making sure that, if he does come back and play this year, or whatever happens, just make sure that he's going to be able to do whatever he wants to do the rest of his life and enjoy the time with his family, his kids." More to come, but this situation sounds career-threatening.

Muzzin (neck) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Now that he's on IR, Muzzin will miss Toronto's next two games at a minimum. With Muzzin on the shelf, look for Victor Mete or the recently recalled Filip Kral to enter the lineup Thursday versus Dallas.

Muzzin (neck) will not return to Monday's game against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Muzzin logged 9:54 of ice time before suffering the injury. There should be an update on his status before Thursday's matchup with the Stars. The 33-year-old blueliner has one assist and eight shots on goal through four games.

Muzzin (back) will draw into Saturday's preseason game, per Mark Masters of TSN.ca.

EDGE Analysis

Muzzin has been dealing with discomfort during training camp, but he'll get into the tune-up game before the Leafs' season begins on Oct. 12. He had three goals and 14 points in 47 games while averaging 20:44 minutes.

Muzzin (back) is expected to suit up against Detroit either Friday or Saturday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic Toronto reports,

EDGE Analysis

At a minimum, Muzzin should get at least one game before the starting of the regular season Oct. 12 versus Montreal. If Muzzin can stay healthy this season, he should be able to get back over the 20-point threshold after managing just 14 points in 2021-22.

Muzzin (back) won't play in Monday's preseason game, but he is getting better, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.

EDGE Analysis

Muzzin has been dealing with some back discomfort during training camp. Coach Sheldon Keefe said Sunday that the Leafs defenseman hasn't suffered any setbacks. Muzzin has been skating this week and practiced again Sunday.