In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll report on the hiring of Paul MacLean as a new assistant coach. I’ll also look at two prospects in the Maple Leafs’ organization – goalie Kasmir Kaskisuo and the young Russian center, Mikhail Abramov. I’ll also wonder if the team will enter the buy-out
Kasimir Kaskisuo
For now that Maple Leafs are not in the goalie market TSN: Michael Hutchinson cleared waivers and the Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled Kasimir Kaskisuo to backup Frederik Andersen. Bob McKenzie says that Kaskisuo is the backup for now and that they are not in the market for a veteran backup. Anderson will start on
Puljujarvi saying in Finland TSN: Jesse Puljujarvi told Sami Hoffren of Iltasanomat that he plans on remaining with Oulun Karpat for the remainder of the season. Puljujarvi had an opt-out clause until December 1st to return to the NHL, the deadline date that he would have needed to sign an NHL contract to be eligible