Jake Muzzin D FA Tue 9/27/22 2:18 PM
Jake Muzzin
D FA
Muzzin (back) is slated to return to practice Wednesday, David Alter of Sports Illustrated reports.
EDGE Analysis
Considering Muzzin will just be returning to practice after a week on the sidelines, it seems unlikely he will be in the lineup to face Montreal on Wednesday. Still, the blueliner getting back on the ice should clear the way for him to be ready for Opening Night. If Muzzin can stay healthy, he should be in line to get back over the 20-point threshold after missing that mark last season.
Jake Muzzin D FA Thu 9/22/22 12:34 PM
Jake Muzzin
D FA
Muzzin will not participate in the first week of camp due to back discomfort, reports Sports Illustrated.
EDGE Analysis
He's due back next week, but this is somewhat concerning. Muzzin is a stalwart on the second pair and only played 47 games last season due to injury. The 33-year-old is an important pillar for the team and fantasy managers who want pucks to stay out of the Leafs' net.
Jake Muzzin D FA Sun 5/8/22 11:03 PM
Jake Muzzin
D FA
Muzzin scored a goal and added two hits in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Lightning in Game 4.
EDGE Analysis
Muzzin beat Andrei Vasilevskiy from the point at 15:41 of the third period. While not a particularly high-scoring blueliner, Muzzin's already picked up two goals, one assist and a plus-6 rating through four playoff contests. He's added 18 hits and eight blocked shots, which is less surprising given his physical style of play.
Jake Muzzin D FA Tue 4/26/22 12:21 PM
Jake Muzzin
D FA
Muzzin (undisclosed) will suit up versus Detroit on Tuesday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Muzzin has been limited to just 45 games this year due to various injuries and will be hard-pressed to get over the 20-point threshold with just two contests remaining. Since joining the Leafs from the Kings during the 2018-19 campaign, Muzzin has been all but removed from a power-play role and figures to be limited to mid-range fantasy value moving forward.
Jake Muzzin D FA Sun 4/24/22 5:10 PM
Jake Muzzin
D FA
Muzzin (undisclosed) will not play Sunday against Washington, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Muzzin joined the team on its three-game road trip but didn't play during that time. He'll miss his sixth straight game Sunday and it's unclear when Toronto expects him to return.
Jake Muzzin D FA Thu 4/21/22 12:54 PM
Jake Muzzin
D FA
Muzzin (undisclosed) will remain on the shelf heading into Thursday's clash with Tampa Bay, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Muzzin is traveling with the Leafs for their three-game road trip, so he could be back in action sooner rather than later. In his last four outings, the 33-year-old defenseman has tallied one goal, one assist and 11 shots while averaging 18:42 of ice time. Once cleared to play, Muzzin figures to relegate Timothy Liljegren to a spot in the press box.
Jake Muzzin D FA Tue 4/19/22 11:19 AM
Jake Muzzin
D FA
Muzzin (undisclosed) will not be an option for Tuesday's clash with Philadelphia but will travel with the team for its upcoming three-game road trip, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
The fact that Muzzin will make the trip is certainly a step in the right direction after the blueliner missed the previous two outings. Injuries have limited the Ontario native to just 45 games this year in which he recorded three goals, 11 assists and 98 hits. With Muzzin on the shelf, Timothy Liljegren will remain in the team's third pairing alongside Mark Giordano.
Jake Muzzin D FA Fri 4/15/22 2:22 PM
Jake Muzzin
D FA
Muzzin (undisclosed) won't be available for Saturday's game against the Senators or Sunday's matchup with the Islanders, NHL.com's Dave McCarthye reports.
EDGE Analysis
Muzzin's absence isn't related to the concussion that kept him sidelined from late February through early April, so he may not be facing a long-term absence this time around. Justin Holl will likely take Muzzin's spot in the lineup for Saturday's matchup with Ottawa.
Jake Muzzin D FA Tue 4/5/22 3:24 PM
Jake Muzzin
D FA
Muzzin (concussion) has been removed from injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
EDGE Analysis
Muzzin's activation is the last step to clear the way for the defenseman to get into the lineup versus the Panthers on Tuesday. It will be the veteran's first game since Feb. 21 against the Canadiens, a stretch of 20 games on injured reserve due to his concussion. WIth Muzzin cleared to play, he will likely bump Timothy Liljegren from the lineup while Carl Dahlstrom will return to the minors.
Jake Muzzin D FA Mon 4/4/22 1:21 PM
Jake Muzzin
D FA
Muzzin (concussion) won't play against Tampa Bay on Monday but is "likely" to suit up versus the Panthers on Tuesday according to coach Sheldon Keefe, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
EDGE Analysis
If Muzzin does play Tuesday, it would end a 20-game stretch on injured reserve after suffering a concussion versus Montreal on Feb. 21. Whenever Muzzin is given the all-clear, he figures to knock Timothy Liljegren from a spot on the blue line but could see fewer minutes than early in the season following the acquisition of Mark Giordano.