TORONTO — Easton Cowan’s time in the NHL is done for now. The rookie Maple Leafs winger was sent to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies on Wednesday after 10 games to start the season.

PHILADELPHIA -- Chris Tanev was discharged from the hospital Sunday and will return home to Toronto after the Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman was removed from the ice on a stretcher in the third period of a 5-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday.

The NHL's salary cap system is notoriously rigid, and this year, the Maple Leafs have felt its constraints more than ever. By placing Kampf on waivers with a $2.4 million salary, the team signaled a desire to optimize their roster for the upcoming season.

If the Leafs were confident that Nansi would take a big step in his development after they drafted him in the fifth round (153rd overall) of of the 2025 National Hockey League draft, the 18-year-old has done everything — and perhaps more — to back that up.

The Maple Leafs made a historic comeback on Monday night against the Penguins, but there is still significant concern surrounding the team.

A former Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender is eyeing an NHL comeback after signing this season with a club in the KHL.