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Maple Leafs Welcome Pacioretty To Practice, Dewar'S Injury Timeline Unclear

Maple Leafs Welcome Pacioretty To Practice, Dewar's Injury Timeline Unclear
Welcome Back, Pacioretty
Pacioretty's return is a significant boost for the Maple Leafs, who were without his services during their playoff run last season. The veteran forward brings a wealth of experience and scoring touch to the lineup. In 32 regular-season games with the Carolina Hurricanes last year, he tallied 19 goals and 12 assists.
Quotes From Practice
“It felt really good to be back out there with the guys,” Pacioretty said after practice. “I’m still getting my timing back, but I’m feeling better every day.”
“It’s great to have Patches back,” said head coach Sheldon Keefe. “He’s a big part of our team, and we’re looking forward to getting him back in the lineup.”
Dewar's Injury Timeline Up In The Air
While the Maple Leafs welcomed back one forward, they may be without another for an extended period. Forward Nicholas Dewar suffered an upper-body injury in practice on Thursday and is considered week-to-week.
Dewar, 26, is coming off a breakout season with the Toronto Marlies in the AHL, where he scored 29 goals and added 26 assists in 65 games. He was expected to compete for a roster spot with the Maple Leafs this season.
Quotes From Practice
“It’s tough to lose Dewar,” said Keefe. “He’s had a great camp, and we were really excited to see what he could do in the preseason.”
“I’m just taking it day by day,” said Dewar. “I’m doing everything I can to get back as soon as possible.”
Implications For The Maple Leafs
The injuries to Pacioretty and Dewar come at an unfortunate time for the Maple Leafs, who are trying to finalize their roster before the regular season begins on October 11.
The Maple Leafs will have to make some tough decisions in the coming days as they try to navigate the injury bug. However, with a deep and talented roster, they should be able to overcome these setbacks and remain a contender in the Eastern Conference.
Conclusion
The Maple Leafs welcomed back Pacioretty to practice on Friday, but the injury to Dewar has cast a shadow over the team's preparations for the regular season. With just over a week to go before the opener, the Maple Leafs will need to make some tough decisions about their roster. Despite these setbacks, the team remains confident in its ability to compete for a Stanley Cup this season.
