Martin Jones survived waivers on Monday, giving the Maple Leafs extra help in goal should they need it.
But whether their four netminders can sustain health, consistency and get ample playing time in the NHL or the farm is the great unknown with opening night approaching.For one, don’t expect to see Matt Murray on the ice for a minimum of six to eight months, if at all in 2023-24, after successful bilateral hip surgery the past few days, announced by the club Monday morning.
Murray has been dogged by various injuries since his last season with Ottawa, including a couple of concussions. But an adductor injury after his first start with the Leafs last October gave a hint of the hip troubles. Double surgery is no picnic, though he’s just 29 and could conceivably return for playoffs.“I’m happy the procedure went well and he seems in good spirits,” head coach Sheldon Keefe said Monday. “He’s got a long road ahead, but it will be good to see him around.
“I think our goaltending is really strong, a strength of our organization,” said captain John Tavares. “It has been really well-rounded in my time here. We had four very capable goalies last year which is quite a few and we’re right there this year.” The Leafs already have Keith Petruzzelli on the AHL Marlies with young draft picks Dennis Hildeby and Vyacheslav Peska, so it’s unclear how Jones will keep busy in the short term.
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