Maple Leafs Notes: GM Search, Sundin's Domino Effect, Injury Update

The Leafs will have some reinforcements coming in the next few days. It's not a matter of if, but when.  It seems that Bryan McCabe and Alex Steen will be questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Montreal Canadiens. However if they don't play in that game, expect both of them to likely return to the line up for the Saturday afternoon match with Detroit.  Steen has been out nursing a shoulder injury, while McCabe has been out since December 15th with a broken hand.

Also look for Nik Antropov to return to the lineup for the game against Detroit.  Antropov will be eligible to return from suspension at the conclusion of Thursday night's game. He will have missed three games serving a suspension for abuse of an official, which occurred at the conclusion of  last week's game against Carolina.

Wozniewski on Waivers

The Toronto Maple Leafs put Defenseman Andy Wozniewski on waivers earlier today.  Teams have until tomorrow at 12 noon to claim him.  If he goes unclaimed (and lets face it, he likely will) he will be assigned to the AHL affiliate Toronto Marlies.  

This likely means that logjam I talked about in an earlier edition of Leafs Notes has been somewhat taken care of.  With Woz being sent down, a little cap space is cleared, and it prepares the team for the return of Bryan McCabe. 

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So that is it for Leafs Notes for today, Wednesday February 6th.  Be sure to check back here tomorrow night at the conclusion of the Maple Leafs-Canadiens game for a full recap and analysis of the contest. 

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