Ilya Mikheyev
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Thu 1/20/22 12:36 AM

Mikheyev opened the scoring in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Mikheyev has been playing at a high level since returning from COVID-19 protocols in mid-December with six goals and an assist over the last eight contests. However, it's unreasonable to expect him to maintain such a gaudy shooting percentage (23.0) through season's end.

Ilya Mikheyev
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Wed 1/12/22 1:34 AM

Mikheyev scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
Mikheyev put the Maple Leafs ahead 3-1 late in the second period, though the lead didn't last. The Russian winger has effective since the holiday break, with all five of his points (four goals, one assist) coming in his last four games. He's making good usage of a third-line role for now, and the eventual return of Mitch Marner (COVID-19 protocols) should strengthen the Maple Leafs' lineup from top to bottom. Mikheyev's worth a look in most fantasy formats.

Ilya Mikheyev
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Wed 1/5/22 10:02 PM

Mikheyev scored a power-play goal on six shots and added two hits in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
Entering 2022, Mikheyev hadn't scored a power-play goal -- now he's got one in each of the last two contests. The winger's goal at 11:25 of the third period stood as the game-winner for the Maple Leafs. He's up to three tallies, 13 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through three games this season. He's mainly played in a third-line role, but his strong offense in a small sample size could earn him a place in the top six eventually.

Ilya Mikheyev
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Sat 1/1/22 11:25 PM

Mikheyev scored a pair of goals on seven shots and went plus-3 in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
Mikheyev did his work on special teams -- his first goal came on a shorthanded breakaway, and he added a power-play marker in the third period. The Russian winger missed the first two months of the season after thumb surgery, and he only got into one game before the Maple Leafs' season was paused. He's posted 40 points in 93 appearances across the last two seasons, though he'll likely be limited to a middle-six role in 2021-22.

Ilya Mikheyev
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Thu 12/30/21 12:31 PM

Mikheyev returned from the league's COVID-19 protocols Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Mikheyev made one appearance this season in a loss to Edmonton. The 27-year-old logged seven goals and 10 assists through 61 appearances for the Leafs last season. He will be battling for an expanded role in his return to the NHL ice.

Ilya Mikheyev
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Tue 12/21/21 12:25 PM

Mikheyev entered the league's COVID-19 protocols Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
It's of course unclear when Mikheyev might be able to return, but he'll have the better part of a week with the Maple Leafs -- and most of the NHL -- now off until Dec. 27. The 27-year-old had just made his season debut, going scoreless over 15:13 of ice time in Edmonton on Dec. 14.

Ilya Mikheyev
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Tue 12/14/21 2:41 PM

Mikheyev will return to play against Edmonton on Tuesday, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mikheyev will make his season debut against the Oilers after missing time due to a thumb injury. The 27-year-old could be competing for a top-six role. The right-winger scored seven goals and recorded 10 assists in the 2020 season, and he still has time left this season to surpass those numbers.

Ilya Mikheyev
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Fri 12/10/21 1:28 PM

Mikheyev (thumb) will miss Saturday's clash with Chicago, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mikheyev has yet to get into a game for the Leafs this season and will have to be sidelined for at least one more clash. Once the 27-year-old winger is given the green light to play, he should be in contention for a top-six role and could still have time to reach the 20-point threshold this year.

Ilya Mikheyev
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Thu 12/9/21 12:35 PM

Mikheyev (thumb) will meet with a specialist Thursday in order to establish a clearer timeline for his return to action, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mikheyev has yet to get onto the ice this season due to his lingering thumb problem. At this point, the winger should probably be classified more in the week-to-week range until the Leafs provide a more concrete return date. Once cleared to play, Mikheyev should be in contention for a top-six role, though he may have to settle for a third-line spot from time to time.

Ilya Mikheyev
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Fri 12/3/21 1:56 PM

Mikheyev (thumb) will travel with the Maple Leafs this weekend but won't be activated from injured reserve yet, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Mikheyev has been on long-term injured reserve since breaking his thumb before the beginning of the season. The winger, who scored seven goals and added 10 assists last season, figures to return to the lineup no sooner than Tuesday against Columbus.