Darren Dreger Gives A Timeline For Jake McCabe's Return
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Mccabe has been sidelined since January 5th after sustaining an injury during a fight with Philadelphia Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway and is on the verge of making his comeback.
NHL insider Darren Dreger has provided an encouraging update on Jake Mccabe's recovery timeline and he is signaling the good news for Leafs fans.
Jake Mccabe is nearing return to the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup
Initially, there was significant concern about McCabe's injury and even head coach Craig Berube was very pessimistic about his situation.
However, Dreger reports that Mccabe's return is not far but not for the team's games this week, so maybe fans can expect him back as early as next week, possibly for the matchup against the Dallas Stars.
The Leafs have been juggling with their defensive pairings to compensate for Jake McCabe's absence and they were experimenting with different configurations.
Known for his strong defensive play, Mccabe has also contributed 1 goal and 11 points in 36 games while having solid defensive metrics.
His physicality on the ice makes him one of Toronto's most reliable and dangerous blueliners in the team.
Mccabe's quick return is a relief for a team that relies heavily on its defensive core this season, and he is one of the pillars of this defense.
The Leafs will look forward to having their stability on the back end and benefiting from Jake Mccabe's presence.
Though Daren Dreger did not specify the exact game for Mccabe's return, the encouraging timetable narrows it down and is leaving Leafs fans optimistic for his comeback.
If all goes well, Jake Mccabe could be ready to help Toronto's lineup against the Dallas Stars.
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