Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Third straight two-point game
Rotowire
McMann scored twice Thursday in a 5-1 win over Carolina.
McMann scored on the Leafs' first shot of the game at 0:53 of the first period. He fired a short snapshot from the slot that hit the post, bounced off Frederik Andersen and trickled over the line. He added an empty net goal for good measure. It's McMann's third consecutive two-point game (three goals, three assists; seven shots). He's a valuable daily play in the short term.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Four points in last two games
Rotowire
McMann set up two goals in a 4-1 win over the Panthers on Tuesday.
McMann, Dakota Joshua and Troy Stecher were on fire early and set the pace for the Leafs. They combined for two goals in a 2:30 span by the 7:54 mark of the first frame. McMann looks good in this deployment, but it does little for his fantasy value. The 29-year-old has four points, including three assists, in his last two games, and six goals and six assists in 26 games overall.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Snaps six-game point drought
Rotowire
McMann had a goal and a power-play assist in a 7-2 win over Pittsburgh on Saturday.
The points snapped a six-game drought for McMann. His fantasy value is limited on the third line, and while he can fill in higher in the lineup, he doesn't have the talent to sustain that kind of gig long term. McMann does have 56 hits in 25 games, so there's some fantasy value in his effort.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Five points in last six games
Rotowire
McMann scored a goal Thursday in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings.
McMann stole back the puck after he had turned it over to Adrian Kempe in the defensive zone, and he took off on a breakaway. His shot caught a piece of Darcy Kuemper's right pad before it trickled over the goal line to put the Leafs up 1-0 at 8:06 of the first frame. McMann has a goal in each of his last two games, and he has five points, including three goals in his last six contests. It's a nice bump for the winger, who had just three points in his first 12 contests.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Nets power-play marker
Rotowire
McMann scored a power-play goal on two shots, added two PIM, logged three hits and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Bruins.
McMann has four points over his last five games, though his goal Tuesday was his first power-play point of the campaign. The 29-year-old forward is up to four goals, seven points, 25 shots on net, 46 hits, 15 PIM and a plus-1 rating over 17 appearances. A second-line role seems to be suiting him well, which makes McMann an interesting depth forward for fantasy managers.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Tallies game-winner Monday
Rotowire
McMann scored the game-winning goal and added four hits in Monday's 4-3 win over the Penguins.
Pittsburgh led 3-0 after two periods, but McMann had the fourth and final goal in a span of 10:12 for the Maple Leafs that flipped the game around in the third. The tally ended an eight-game skid for McMann, who still had 10 shots and 23 hits in that span. The 29-year-old may be a little streaky at times, but he's getting steady middle-six minutes. His recent slump has cost him a power-play role for now, but he could get it back if he warms up. For the season, McMann has four points, 21 shots, 41 hits and a plus-1 rating over 13 appearances.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Nets goal in win
Rotowire
McMann scored a goal on four shots and added two hits in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Predators.
McMann has found the scoresheet in three of Toronto's first four games, earning two goals and an assist. He's added 10 shots on net, 14 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating. McMann often begins games on the third line but occasionally sees shifts higher in the lineup. While a full-time top-six role would be ideal, the 29-year-old is making the most of the minutes he's getting now, making him an intriguing option for fantasy.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Lights lamp in opener
Rotowire
McMann scored a goal and added four hits in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens.
McMann could have more fantasy appeal this season if he sticks on the second line with John Tavares and William Nylander, who both assisted on his goal one minute into the game. The 29-year-old McMann had promising stretches last year that correlated with his promotion into a top-six role, allowing him to finish the regular season with 20 goals and 34 points in 74 outings. He also shot 11.8 percent -- while a little high overall, it was a lower rate than in 2023-24, when he shot 12.7 percent over 56 games. McMann could push for something closer to the 40-45 point range while still adding plenty of hits and a few PIM in 2025-26.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Generates assist
Rotowire
McMann notched an assist, five shots on goal and three hits in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Sabres.
McMann ended his nine-game point drought with his helper on a Nicholas Robertson goal late in the third period. The 28-year-old McMann has found success at times this season, but it's been tougher when he's confined to the third line. He's at 35 points, 172 shots on net, 136 hits and a plus-14 rating over 74 appearances. He'll be a lock to be in the lineup for the playoffs.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Lends helping hand in loss
Rotowire
McMann picked up an assist Saturday in a 7-4 loss to Colorado.
McMann rode shotgun with two of the league's best players, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, for at least part of the game, and he nabbed an assist. McMann put up one shot and three hits. He has gone nine games without a goal after sniping four times in a span of seven outings. Overall, the 28-year-old has a sharp 17 goals, 11 assists and 124 shots in 55 appearances. All three of those are career highs.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Helps out on power play
Rotowire
McMann notched a power-play assist in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.
McMann had gone eight games without a helper before assisting on a Nicholas Robertson tally in the second period. The 28-year-old McMann had a strong stretch as a top-line fill-in during January, but offense will be harder to sustain in his current third-line role. Overall, he's contributed a career-high 26 points (six on the power play), 122 shots on net, 78 hits and a plus-6 rating over 49 appearances.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Strikes on power play in win
Rotowire
McMann scored a power-play goal on three shots in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.
McMann scored for the fourth time in five games, and this was his second power-play tally in that span. His goal late in the first period also stood as the game-winner. Despite a demotion to the third line, the physical winger continues to get involved on offense. He's secured a career year with 17 goals, 25 points, 117 shots on net, 73 hits and a plus-7 rating over 46 outings, surpassing his production from 56 regular-season contests in 2023-24.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Scores on power play Saturday
Rotowire
McMann scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.
With the return of Matthew Knies (upper body), McMann moved back down to the third line. The Maple Leafs' replenished lineup didn't cost McMann a power-play role, as he cashed in while skating with the second unit. The winger has three goals and three assists over his last seven outings, but his offense could take a dip now that he's back in a bottom-six role. He's matched his career high with 15 goals, and with 23 points over 44 outings, he's one shy of matching his total output from 56 games in the 2023-24 regular season. McMann has added 111 shots on net, 72 hits and a plus-5 rating in 2024-25.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: One of each in win
Rotowire
McMann had a goal on five shots, an assist, two blocks, one hit and two PIM in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Canadiens.
McMann triggered a run of seven unanswered goals in helping the Maple Leafs overcome a 3-0 deficit. He scored an unassisted marker midway through the second period and helped on a William Nylander tally, which tied the game early in the third. McMann is digging himself out of a mini-scoring slump. After going scoreless in six straight outings, the forward has one goal and two assists over the last two contests.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Contributes helper
Rotowire
McMann notched an assist and two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Devils.
The helper ended a six-game slump for McMann. That's a large step back for the winger, who racked up six goals and four assists over nine contests between Dec. 15 and Jan. 2. The 28-year-old is at 18 points, 89 shots on net, 64 hits and a plus-6 rating through 38 appearances this season. McMann continues to see middle-six minutes.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Targeting Saturday return
Rotowire
McMann (lower body) is reportedly close to getting back in the lineup and could be an option versus the Red Wings on Saturday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic reports.
McMann's timeline will rule him out versus the Ducks on Thursday, but it seems like he should be back in action sooner rather than later. Prior to getting hurt, the 28-year-old forward managed just four points in 18 games while putting 44 shots on net. Once back in the lineup, McMann will likely take on a bottom-six role, which could mean a return to the minors for Fraser Minten.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Still one week away
Rotowire
McMann (lower body) is progressing in his recovery but won't play in the Leafs' next two games after head coach Craig Berube told reporters Thursday, "Hopefully if he gets skating here and he feels good, he could be an option for next week, but we'll see," per Mark Masters of TSN.
McMann has already missed three games due to his lower-body problem, so he is eligible to come off injured reserve as soon as cleared to play. Where the natural center fits into the lineup remains to be seen due to the emergence of Fraser Minten, who has racked up four points over six games since being called up. Once given the green light, McMann will need to be activated off injured reserve.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Expected to miss couple of games
Rotowire
McMann (lower body) is considered day-to-day, but he's not expected to play in Toronto's next couple of games, coach Craig Berube told Mark Masters of TSN on Friday.
That would seem to suggest McMann will probably be out for at least Saturday's tilt in Tampa Bay and Monday's home game against the Blackhawks. McMann, who left Wednesday's 5-1 loss to Florida because of the injury, has six goals and seven points in 21 appearances in 2024-25. Although McMann is drawing out of the lineup, Auston Matthews (upper body) is set to return Saturday, and Matthew Knies (upper body) might play too.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Sustains lower-body injury
Rotowire
McMann (lower body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Panthers.
The hits just keep on coming for the Maple Leafs' forward group. McMann is one of seven injured forwards on the team, though Ryan Reaves (suspension) will be back Dec. 4. McMann can be considered day-to-day until another update is provided by the team.
... See More... See Less
Maple Leafs' Bobby McMann: Two goals while in top six
Rotowire
McMann scored twice Saturday in a 4-3 overtime win over Edmonton.
He's playing up the lineup and making the most of it -- he has three goals in his last two games (11 shots). McMann has speed and skill, and he does the little things right. He forechecks hard, goes to the dirty areas, and he's conscientious in his own zone. McMann won't help fantasy managers on the power play, but he could offer value if he forces his way into a more permanent gig on a scoring line.
