JAKE MCCABE NEWS

Status uncertain for Thursday McCabe (upper body) said Wednesday that his status for Thursday's home game against New Jersey will be a coach's decision, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Impact McCabe has been sidelined for the past week and a half due to his upper-body injury, but he appears to be trending toward a return. While it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Thursday's matchup against the Devils, the Maple Leafs also have games against the Canadiens on Saturday and against Tampa Bay on Monday, and he'll likely be in the mix to return in those games if he isn't given the green light against New Jersey.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

No timeline for return McCabe (upper body) doesn't have a timetable for his return to the lineup, Evan Doerfler of The Hockey New reports Tuesday.

Impact McCabe moved to injured reserve Monday after being hurt in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over Philadelphia. The Maple Leafs expect to know more about the 31-year-old defender's status once he resumes skating. He has produced 10 assists, 11 points, 37 shots on goal, 68 blocked shots and 72 hits through 36 appearances this season. Conor Timmins will replace McCabe in Tuesday's rematch with the Flyers.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Surfaces on IR McCabe (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Toronto recalled Marshall Rifai from the minors in a corresponding move. McCabe will miss at least the next three games, starting with Tuesday's matchup against Philadelphia. He sustained the injury late in the first period of Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers. Due to McCabe's absence, Conor Timmins or Rifai will enter Tuesday's lineup. The 31-year-old McCabe has 10 assists, 11 points, 37 shots on goal, 68 blocked shots and 72 hits through 36 appearances this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs Receive Concerning Jake McCabe Injury Update Maple Leafs D Jake McCabe could miss a chunk of time with an apparent head-related injury.

JANUARY 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe Exits Game After Scary Head-First Fall After Fight Jake McCabe exited the Leafs’ 3–2 OT win over the Flyers after a fight ended wrongly.

JANUARY 6 • KANSASCITY.COM

Watch: Jake McCabe's fight with Garnet Hathaway forces Leafs D-man to exit game after slamming head onto ice During the final seconds of the first period, Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe and Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway engaged in a fight behind the...

JANUARY 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Morgan Rielly's overtime goal sends Maple Leafs to a 4th straight win, 3-2 over the Flyers

Morgan Rielly scored 2:25 into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs extended their winning streak to four games with a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Leafs D Jake McCabe (upper body) exits game vs. Flyers Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe will not return to a meeting with the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday night after sustaining an upp...

JANUARY 6 • THESTATE.COM

Injured against Philadelphia McCabe (upper body) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game versus the Flyers.

Impact McCabe logged seven PIM and one hit in 7:12 of ice time before exiting Sunday's contest. The left-shot blueliner appeared to have suffered an injury after fighting Philadelphia's Garnet Hathaway late in the first period. McCabe should be considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's rematch against the Flyers.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Quite a Sunday: Frank Vatrano signs 3-year contract extension with Ducks, then scores 2 goals in win

Not many players will have as good a day that Frank Vatrano had on Sunday

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

First defender to score in 16 games McCabe scored a goal and added an assist Saturday in a 6-4 win over Boston.

Impact McCabe shot over Jeremy Swayman's blocker from the left hashmarks early in the first period. It was his first goal of the season (11 points; 35 games), and the first goal from a Leafs defenseman since Chris Tanev lit the lamp on Nov. 30. That's a 16-game drought. McCabe isn't an offensive defender, but he does have 71 hits and 68 blocked shots. Still, his hit total is well off his massive 219 last season, so don't expect a return to that level this year.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jake McCabe | Post Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Jake McCabe | Post Game

JANUARY 5 • NHL.COM

Knies has 3 goals and 2 assists, Marner adds goal and 4 assists as Maple Leafs beat Bruins 6-4

Matthew Knies had three goals and two assists, Mitch Marner had a goal and four assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 6-4

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Jake McCabe | Pregame | Toronto Maple Leafs Jake McCabe | Pregame

JANUARY 2 • NHL.COM

Nabs assist in loss McCabe notched an assist, three hits and a minus-2 rating in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Jets.

Impact McCabe has a helper in consecutive contests, and he's earned four assists over his last seven outings. The defenseman is known for his physicality, but he can chip in some supporting offense every now and then. For the season, he has nine assists, 30 shots on net, 23 PIM, 61 hits and 59 blocked shots through 30 appearances.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes helper in loss McCabe notched an assist, two hits and four blocked shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings.

Impact McCabe has a helper in each of the last two games since he returned from missing five contests due to an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old blueliner was mired in an 11-game drought prior to the injury. He's now at seven helpers, 23 shots on net, 54 hits, 51 blocked shots, 21 PIM and a plus-10 rating over 25 appearances. McCabe is worth a look in formats that reward physical play -- he's locked in as a top-four option on the Maple Leafs' blue line.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in return from injury McCabe (upper body) had an assist and two shots Thursday in a 3-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact It was his first game back after missing five contests with a head injury. McCabe played 20:07 in his return. He has six assists, 52 hits, 47 blocks and 22 shots in 24 games this season.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs welcome Jake McCabe back to the blue line for clash with Anaheim Ducks Defenceman Jake McCabe has missed the past five games after taking a shot off the head against Tampa Bay on Nov. 30.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Jake McCabe | Pre Game | Toronto Maple Leafs Jake McCabe | Pre Game

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • NHL.COM

Playing versus Ducks McCabe (upper body) will be in the lineup against Anaheim on Thursday, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.

Impact McCabe will be back in the lineup after missing the previous five games due to his upper-body injury. Prior to his absence, the blueliner was stuck in an 11-game pointless streak dating back to Nov. 2 versus St. Louis. After scoring eight goals in 73 regular-season games last year, the Wisconsin native has yet to find the back of the net this year.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to IR McCabe (upper body) was put on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Toronto activated Max Pacioretty (lower body) from long-term injured reserve in a corresponding move. McCabe will miss his fourth straight game against Pittsburgh on Saturday. He is eligible to come off the IR list for Tuesday's game against New Jersey, but it's unclear when he will be available to play. McCabe has five assists, 20 shots on goal, 46 blocked shots and 52 hits in 23 appearances this season. Philippe Myers has been filling in during McCabe's absence.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs' Jake McCabe out vs. Predators, Mitch Marner lauded by Nashville Toronto's Jake McCabe will miss a second consecutive game after he was hit in the head by a shot on Saturday against Tampa Bay.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Not playing Friday McCabe (upper body) will not be in the lineup Friday against Washington, according to Mark Masters of TSN.

Impact Coach Craig Berube said Thursday that McCabe is feeling better, but will sit another game out. He has missed the last two games. McCabe has five assists, 52 hits and 46 blocked shots in 23 appearances this season. He was without a point in 11 straight games before his injury. He could return as early as Saturday in Pittsburgh.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday McCabe (upper body) will miss Wednesday's tilt against Nashville, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Impact McCabe was also absent for Monday's 4-1 win over Chicago. He has five assists, 21 PIM, 52 hits and 46 blocks across 23 appearances in 2024-25. Philippe Myers drew into the lineup versus the Blackhawks, and he'll likely dress again due to McCabe still being on the shelf.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE