Marshall Rifai - NHL News & Rumors

Sent to minors Rifai was assigned to AHL Toronto on Tuesday, per the NHL media site.

Impact The Maple Leafs activated Brandon Carlo (foot) from injured reserve in a corresponding move. Rifai has two assists in five minor-league outings this season.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from minors Rifai was recalled from AHL Toronto on Monday.

Impact Rifai's promotion comes as Jake McCabe suffered an undisclosed injury against the Islanders on Saturday. Still, even if McCabe does miss time, the 27-year-old Rifai is far from a lock to step into the lineup, as he'll need to edge out the likes of Philippe Myers for playing time.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on waivers Rifai (wrist) was placed on waivers Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Rifai suffered a wrist injury during the preseason that required surgery in late September. Assuming he clears waivers, he will report to AHL Toronto.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down for conditioning Rifai (wrist) was reassigned to AHL Toronto on a conditioning assignment Thursday.

Impact Rifai has yet to get into a game this year, but would appear to be progressing with his stint in the minors. The Marlies play against AHL Belleville on Saturday and Sunday, so it's possible that Rifai will be recalled ahead of the Maple Leafs' clash with Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Saturday Rifai (wrist) could make his season debut Saturday against the Oilers, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports Friday.

Impact Rifai is currently on long-term injured reserve, as he underwent wrist surgery during training camp. The 27-year-old blueliner played a pair of games with the Maple Leafs during the 2023-24 campaign, but otherwise he has been a career minor leaguer. The Maple Leafs are really hurting on the blue line and they may be forced to use Rifai, if Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body) is unable to play.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on LTIR Rifai (wrist) landed on long-term injured reserve Monday, per PuckPedia.

Impact Rifai was injured in late September during preseason play and underwent wrist surgery as a result. The 27-year-old seemingly will not be ready to return any time soon, and he'll likely be reassigned to AHL Toronto once he's fully healthy.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Needs wrist surgery Rifai will undergo wrist surgery and will be out of action for an undisclosed period, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports Friday.

Impact Rifai was injured during Thursday's preseason game versus Montreal. The 27-year-old defenseman has played two games at the NHL level, both in 2023-24 with the Maple Leafs. Rifai had three goals, 10 assists and 77 PIM across 63 regular-season games with AHL Toronto in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers upper-body injury Rifai sustained an upper-body injury during Thursday's preseason tilt against Montreal and won't return to the game.

Impact Rifai had three goals, 13 points and 77 PIM in 63 regular-season appearances with AHL Toronto in 2024-25. He's expected to spend most, if not all, of the upcoming campaign in the minors.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL Rifai was sent to AHL Toronto on Sunday, PuckPedia reports.

Impact Rifai was recalled by the Maple Leafs on Friday, but he didn't make his NHL season debut during his stint with the club. Over 44 appearances in the AHL this year, he's logged three goals, six assists and a plus-7 rating.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Rifai was recalled from AHL Toronto on Friday.

Impact Rifai hasn't yet made an appearance in the NHL this season, but he'll rejoin the Maple Leafs after Max Pacioretty (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve. Rifai will provide additional depth on the blue line while Chris Tanev (upper body) is on the shelf.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Rifai was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Wednesday.

Impact Rifai hasn't appeared in a game for the Maple Leafs yet in 2024-25, but he has been up with the NHL squad on occasion to provide depth. He has two goals, four points and 24 PIM in 26 appearances in the AHL this season.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Rifai was elevated from AHL Toronto on Monday.

Impact Rifai's promotion comes as Jake McCabe (upper body) was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Even with his promotion, the 26-year-old Rifai is far from a lock to suit up against the Flyers on Tuesday, as Conor Timmins likely has the inside track for a spot in the lineup.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Rifai was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Friday.

Impact Rifai has been a healthy scratch in all seven games he has been recalled for by the Maple Leafs. Rafai had two goals and two assists in 24 AHL games before his recall.

JANUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Toronto Rifai was recalled by the Maple Leafs on Tuesday.

Impact Rifai spent the past few weeks with AHL Toronto, but he'll rejoin the NHL club ahead of Tuesday's game against the Islanders since Oliver Ekman-Larsson (illness) and Pontus Holmberg (illness) have been ruled out. Rifai made just two appearances for the Maple Leafs last year and hasn't yet appeared in the NHL this season, so he'll likely serve as an additional depth option while the club is shorthanded.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Rifai was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Thursday.

Impact Rifai has yet to play in the NHL this season and has been a healthy scratch in all five contests in which he was recalled. The 25-year-old defenseman had two goals. two assists, a plus-10 rating and 18 PIM across 17 AHL appearances before his recall.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Rifai was recalled from AHL Toronto on Monday.

Impact In a corresponding move, Toronto placed Jani Hakanpaa (lower body) on injured reserve. Rifai hasn't earned a point in two NHL appearances this season while posting one shot on goal, one blocked shot and four hits. He will be an option for Monday's game against Chicago but could be a healthy scratch.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to waivers Rifai was put on waivers Sunday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.

Impact Rifai supplied two goals and 19 points in 57 contests for AHL Toronto during the 2023-24 regular season. He could see playing time with the Maple Leafs in 2024-25, assuming he doesn't get claimed by another team.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Signs two-year extension Rifai signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract extension with the Maple Leafs on Thursday.

Impact Rifai made his NHL debut in 2023-24, playing a pair of regular-season games with the Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old defenseman spent most of the season with AHL Toronto, scoring twice while adding 17 assists in 57 games. He exploded in the playoffs with three goals and an assist in four games. Rafai is currently a depth defenseman on the Maple Leafs depth chart, and he would need an injury or two to crack the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to AHL affiliate Rifai was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Tuesday.

Impact Rifai was a healthy scratch for Monday's win over Florida after being promoted to the big club earlier in the day. He's gone pointless through two top-level appearances this year.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Rifai was brought up from AHL Toronto on Monday.

Impact Rifai has two goals, 17 points and 56 PIM in 49 AHL outings this season. He also has one shot on goal and four hits in two NHL appearances during the 2023-24 campaign. Rifai has been serving as an extra defender recently because of injuries to Morgan Rielly (upper body), Timothy Liljegren (upper body) and Joel Edmundson (undisclosed).

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minors Rifai was sent down to AHL Toronto on Sunday.

Impact Rifai didn't get into Saturday's lineup against Buffalo and will now head back to the minors. He has 17 points in 49 AHL appearances this season. With several injuries on the Maple Leafs' blue line, Rifai could be promoted again before Monday's tilt with Florida.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in NHL Rifai was recalled from AHL Toronto on Saturday.

Impact The Maple Leafs need a seventh defenseman as Morgan Rielly, Timothy Liljegren and Joel Edmundson suffered injuries over the last week and are unavailable for Saturday's tilt with Buffalo. Rifai made his NHL debut in February with the Maple Leafs and managed two hits and one blocked shot in two contests.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minors Rifai was demoted to AHL Toronto on Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Rifai made his NHL debut during his stint with the big club, logging five hits and a plus-1 rating through two appearances. The 25-year-old blueliner has 11 points in 34 AHL contests this season.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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