Maple Leafs' William Villeneuve: Sent down to minors
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Villeneuve was returned to AHL Toronto on Friday.
Villeneuve saw action in just three NHL games this year in which he recorded five blocks, two shots and one hit while averaging 17:20 of ice time. In the minors this year, the 24-year-old defenseman has been significantly more productive, racking up 29 points in 59 contests.
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Maple Leafs' William Villeneuve: Getting another call-up
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Villeneuve will be recalled from AHL Toronto prior to Thursday's game versus the Islanders, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
It's expected Villeneuve will make his NHL debut Thursday. He'll be on the NHL roster again just a day after his most recent demotion because Brandon Carlo (lower body) sustained an injury versus the Capitals on Wednesday.
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Maple Leafs' William Villeneuve: Going back to minors
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Villeneuve was sent down to AHL Toronto on Wednesday.
Villeneuve has yet to make his NHL debut, and he will have to wait at least a little longer. The move to return the 24-year-old blueliner to the minors indicates that Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body) will be good to go for Wednesday's matchup with the Capitals.
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Maple Leafs' William Villeneuve: Brought back to majors
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Villeneuve was recalled from AHL Toronto on Saturday.
Villeneuve was called up on an emergency basis, with Oliver Ekman-Larsson (lower body) ruled out for Saturday's contest. Across 58 games in the AHL this season, Villeneuve has three goals, 25 assists and 85 shots on net. While Toronto has six healthy defensemen on its roster, the young blueliner has a chance to make his NHL debut soon, especially if Ekman-Larsson remains out for an extended period of time.
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Maple Leafs' William Villeneuve: Reassigned to minors
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Villeneuve was returned to AHL Toronto on Friday.
Villeneuve was summoned to the Maple Leafs on Wednesday to practice with the big club. With the NHL taking a break for the Olympics, Villeneuve didn't have an opportunity to get into any game action during his short stint with the Leafs.
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Maple Leafs' William Villeneuve: Recalled Wednesday
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Villeneuve was called up by the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
Toronto isn't scheduled to play until next Wednesday against Tampa Bay, but the Maple Leafs can practice in the meantime. Villeneuve should take part in those practices while Toronto is short-staffed due to the Olympics. However, Villeneuve doesn't have any NHL experience yet, and it wouldn't be surprising if he returns to the minors without making his debut during this current stint.
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Maple Leafs' William Villeneuve: Placed on waivers by Toronto
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Villeneuve was placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs on Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Villeneuve signed a two-way deal with the Maple Leafs in August, but he'll begin the 2025-26 regular season with AHL Toronto if he clears waivers. He recorded four goals, 36 assists and 42 PIM over 55 regular-season appearances with the Marlies last year.
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Maple Leafs' William Villeneuve: Pens two-way deal
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Villeneuve agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with Toronto on Tuesday.
Villeneuve increased his production with AHL Toronto in 2024-25 compared to his first two full seasons in the minors, posting four goals, 40 points and a plus-17 rating over 55 regular-season appearances. The 23-year-old will continue to provide organizational depth in 2025-26, as the Maple Leafs have a veteran-laden blue line, though he should have an opportunity to make the team out of training camp in the fall.
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