Leafs' Head Coach Craig Berube Hints at a Possible Return Date for Joseph Woll
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Following Tuesday's morning skate, Craig Berube provided a very positive update on Joseph Woll, hinting at a return date in the near future.
Loaned to the Marlies on a conditioning stint over the weekend, Joseph Woll played in one of two games for the Leafs' AHL affiliate.
Woll Struggles In Return to Action
Unfortunately, Woll struggled in his first game action since May, giving up 3 goals on 24 shots in a Marlies loss.
By no means was Woll expected to post a shutout in his first game of the year, but he clearly has some more rust to shake off.
Decision on Woll Coming Within Days
Woll is slated to start for the second time on his conditioning stint on Wednesday in Grand Rapids. When asked about Woll's return date, Leafs coach Craig Berube noted that much of it depends on how his start tomorrow goes.
"We'll see how that goes & get him back maybe with us. We'll see."
Berube's comments suggest that if all goes well and Woll feels he is ready, the 27-year-old could make his highly anticipated return to the Leafs' lineup on Thursday, at home against the LA Kings.
If it was me, I would give Woll at pair of full practices at the very least with the Leafs before he makes his return. While it would be great for him to return at home, the more logical option would be Saturday in Chicago.
Either way, the next couple of days will be important for Woll and the Leafs, but the hope is that we see him back between the pipes sooner than later to help stabilize the crease and reduce the workload for Stolarz.
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