The Toronto Maple Leafs had to deal with another major injury last night. Jake McCabe left the game early on and did not return.
Maple Leafs Give Update On McCabe
After being injured early in the game against the Dallas Stars Jake McCabe did not return. Many were worried about the severity of his injury we now know the prognosis.
I wonder if Jake McCabe pulled something
this was the end of his first and only shift of the game
this was the end of his first and only shift of the game
There is concern that Jake McCabe won't be available to play Saturday. He pulled something in his lower body and needs imaging. Good sign that he seems to be walking around fine postgame.
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Sheldon Keefe says there is concern that Jake McCabe will not be healthy enough to play in the next game. They won't know for sure until he gets a ‘picture' (scan)
Says he did pull something in that first shift.
Says he did pull something in that first shift.
Sheldon Keefe says there is concern Jake McCabe (lower body) is going to miss Saturday's game in Nashville
Leafs coach confirms the d-man pulled something on that first shift tonight; awaiting more testing to see severity
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Leafs coach confirms the d-man pulled something on that first shift tonight; awaiting more testing to see severity
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These quotes from Sheldon Keefe do not sound promising for the prognosis of McCabe's injury.
Maple Leafs Need To Address Defense
The Maple Leafs have struggled defensively this season and now lost their most physical and sound defender. If they are going to continue to compete they need to address this. Especially if McCabe is going to be out long term a trade could be necessary.
There are plenty of options on the trade market for the Maple Leafs to add a physical defenseman but they will come at a cost. It will be interesting to see if the Maple Leafs explore the market.
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