Abruzzese was placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs on Thursday with the intent to reassign him to AHL Toronto.
Abruzzese hasn't appeared in an NHL game since he made two appearances for the Maple Leafs during the 2022-23 season. Assuming he clears waivers, he'll head back to the AHL, where he'll likely spend most of the 2024-25 campaign.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Abruzzese: Goes to minors
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Abruzzese was assigned to AHL Toronto on Monday.
Abruzzese accounted for 16 goals and 48 points in 69 minor-league contests with the Marlies last season. He also picked up two assists in two NHL outings with the Maple Leafs during the 2022-23 campaign. Abruzzese is likely to spend most of the upcoming season in the minors.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Abruzzese: Agrees to two-year contract
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Abruzzese agreed to a two-year, two-way contract with Toronto on Monday.
Abruzzese produced 16 goals and 48 points in 69 regular-season games for AHL Toronto last season. He also added two goals and five assists in seven outings during the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs. Additionally, Abruzzese had two assists in two NHL outings with the Maple Leafs during the 2022-23 campaign. The 24-year-old forward will likely begin the 2023-24 season in the minors.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Abruzzese: Returns to AHL
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Abruzzese was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Thursday, Kevin McGran of The Toronto Star reports.
Abruzzese had two assists over two games during his time with the big club. He'll likely finish out the campaign with the Marlies.
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Maple Leafs' Nick Abruzzese: Up with Leafs
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Abruzzese was recalled from AHL Toronto on an emergency basis Sunday.
Abruzzese had one goal and seven hits in nine games with the Maple Leafs during the 2021-22 season. He is expected to play Sunday against Detroit because Mitch Marner (rest) won't be in the lineup. Abruzzese has notched 15 goals and 29 assists in 65 AHL contests this campaign.
