Darren Dreger reveals an unexpected update on the status of Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake McCabe.
Dreger revealed a new update on when Jake McCabe would be back for the Toronto Maple Leafs, providing a clear look into McCabe's timeline for a potential return.
McCabe has been out for the Leafs since January 5th against the Philadelphia Flyers after appearing to injure himself after a fight with Flyers forward Garnet Hathaway.
Not returning to the game in Philadelphia, and now having missed two games for the team, Dreger now reports on what is the apparent future of McCabe, and his reporting explains exactly when it seems Leafs fans will see him again.
Leafs Defenseman Jake McCabe Expected to Return Very Soon
Despite initial concern from Leafs Head Coach Craig Berube on the prognosis, Dreger reports that Jake McCabe's return to the lineup will come rather quickly.
Dreger says that McCabe won't be back this week, but he could return for Toronto the week after, a date that is a lot more positive than it first appeared.
The Leafs have tried out new defensive pairings with McCabe out since, with multiple changes attempting to replace the 31-year-old's ability on the ice.
McCabe has a goal and 11 points in 36 games for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season, this while being one of the team's most effective overall players on defense for the team.
Dreger hasn't given a specific date for when Jake McCabe will be back in the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup, but his report gives a timetable to narrow when he will appear again.
McCabe will likely not play in Toronto's next game Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks, but he could potentially return for next Tuesday's game against the Dallas Stars.
