Oliver Ekman-Larsson misses practice and forces Maple Leafs to make another call-up
Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson was easily one of the best additions to this team this offseason.
So far this season, he has been a beacon of consistency on the blueline and the fans have certainly enjoyed it.
Throughout the early going of the season, it has become clear that defense has been the Maple Leafs' strong suit.
With numerous injuries to the offense, it has been the blue-line that has had to continue to play at the highest level and help out the goaltenders.
Unfortunately, it would appear as though Ekman-Larsson is now the latest Maple Leafs star to get hit with the injury and illness bug.
Today, it was announced that Ekman-Larsson would not practice with the team. Meanwhile, Philippe Myers would return from his conditioning stint with the Marlies.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson out and Philippe Myers in
With the Maple Leafs looking to play on Sunday, it is unknown whether or not Ekman-Larsson is going to be out of that lineup for that game or not.
However, there is no doubt that fans are going to be a bit concerned. After all, so many players are already out of the lineup.
Somehow, the Leafs have continued to play at a high level throughout all of this. They have won six of their last seven.
Moreover, they currently own a record of 12-6-2 which is pretty solid.
Currently, they are battling for the top spot in the Atlantic Division, although the Florida Panthers certainly look like the best team right now.
Only time will tell whether or not the Leafs can keep up their current pace, despite all of these terrible injuries.
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NOVEMBRE 22 | 171 ANSWERS Oliver Ekman-Larsson misses practice and forces Maple Leafs to make another call-up Do you believe the Toronto Maple Leafs injury woes are too much? | ||
| YES | 101 | 59.1 % |
| NO | 70 | 40.9 % |
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