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Penguins' Filip Kral: Placed on waiver wire
Kral was designated for waivers by the Penguins on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Kral's last NHL appearance came back in 2022-23 when he logged two games for the Maple Leafs. In those outings, the blueliner managed one shot, two hits and two PIM. Given the number of blueliners ahead of him on the depth chart, including John Ludvig, who was also waived Friday, Kral faces an uphill battle for minutes this season.
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Penguins' Filip Kral: Available for Thursday
Kral (leg) is set to play in Thursday's preseason game against Columbus, the team announced Wednesday.
Kral missed some exhibition action after being injured Sept. 24 during a preseason game against Buffalo. He'll probably start the 2024-25 campaign in the minors, but there's a chance he'll get promoted during the season. He had five goals and 37 points in 46 appearances with the Pelicans in Finland's top league in 2023-24.
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Penguins' Filip Kral: Out for next two contests
Kral (leg) isn't set to play Saturday against Detroit or Sunday versus Ottawa.
Kral was helped off the ice during Tuesday's preseason contest. He'll likely start the campaign in the minors if he's healthy. Kral had five goals and 37 points in 46 games with the Pelicans in Finland's top league last season.
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Penguins' Filip Kral: Officially day-to-day
Kral was labeled day-to-day with a lower-body injury Wednesday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.
Considering Kral had to be helped off the ice in Tuesday's preseason clash with the Sabres, the fact that he is considered day-to-day certainly seems to be good news. The 24-year-old defenseman was unlikely to make the Opening Night roster, but this injury will only serve to further cement his status as an AHL player to start the 2024-25 campaign.
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Penguins' Filip Kral: Leaves game favoring left leg
Kral left Tuesday's preseason game versus the Sabres with a left leg injury, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.
Head coach Mike Sullivan had no update on Kral's status after the game. Kral is unlikely to make the Opening Night roster for the Penguins, but if his injury is severe, he could go on season-opening injured reserve.
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Penguins' Filip Kral: Signs one-year contract
Kral inked a one-year, two-way deal with Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
The Maple Leafs originally drafted Kral under now-Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas, so his addition to the organization shouldn't be a complete surprise. The 24-year-old defenseman had five goals and 37 points in 46 contests with the Pelicans in Finland's top league. He struggled to show that level of offensive upside in previous AHL stints, so fantasy players probably don't need to jump on Kral even in dynasty formats.
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Filip Kral: Doesn't get qualifying offer
Kral is set to become an unrestricted free agent Saturday because Toronto didn't provide him with a qualifying offer, Terry Koshan of The Toronto Sun reports.
Kral had no points, two hits and a blocked shot in two contests with the Maple Leafs in 2022-23. He also recorded two goals and six points in 24 AHL outings with the Marlies.
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Maple Leafs' Filip Kral: Sent down Thursday
Kral was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Kral played in two games, logging two hits, one shot on goal, one blocked shot and two PIM during his time with the Maple Leafs. He'll head back to the Marlies for now but could be in line for a call-up later in the season.
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Maple Leafs' Filip Kral: Making NHL debut Saturday
Kral will make his NHL debut against Los Angeles on Saturday, Mark Masters of TSN.ca reports.
Kral was recalled Tuesday from AHL Toronto when the Maple Leafs placed Jake Muzzin (neck) on long-term injured reserve. Kral will pair with Mark Giordano, as Victor Mete will come out of the lineup.
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Maple Leafs' Filip Kral: Rises to NHL again
Kral was called up from AHL Toronto on Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
Kral's return to the NHL may be a little more permanent this time after Jake Muzzin (neck) was placed on long-term injured reserve. The 23-year-old Kral figures to be a depth defenseman while with the big club.
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Maple Leafs' Filip Kral: Returned to AHL affiliate
Kral was returned to AHL Toronto on Saturday.
Kral was recalled by the Maple Leafs on Wednesday and was a healthy scratch Thursday when Toronto played the Stars. He has yet to make his NHL debut.
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Maple Leafs' Filip Kral: Ascends to top level
Kral was recalled by the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
Jake Muzzin (neck) was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move, so Kral could be in for an extended stay with the big club. Kral picked up 21 points through 58 games with AHL Toronto last season.
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Maple Leafs' Filip Kral: Returned to AHL affiliate
Kral was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Friday.
Kral didn't crack the lineup during his brief stay with the big club. The 22-year-old defender has picked up three goals and 20 points through 51 AHL appearances this year.
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Maple Leafs' Filip Kral: Joins big club
Kral was called up from AHL Toronto under emergency conditions Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
The Maple Leafs are missing a number of defenseman, so Kral is with the big club. He's yet to make his NHL debut, so he's most likely to be a healthy scratch Thursday versus the Jets if Ilya Lyubushkin (undisclosed) or Justin Holl (undisclosed) aren't able to play.
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Maple Leafs' Filip Kral: Sent to AHL
The Maple Leafs reassigned Kral from the taxi squad to AHL Toronto on Wednesday.
Kral, who has yet to make his NHL debut, heads back to the AHL three days after being elevated to the taxi squad.
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Maple Leafs' Filip Kral: Promoted to taxi squad
Kral was added to the taxi squad from AHL Toronto on Sunday, according to CapFriendly.
Kral may join the active roster before Wednesday to face the Penguins. The 22-year-old blueliner has tallied four assists in 19 games with AHL Toronto this season.
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Maple Leafs' Filip Kral: Heading to AHL
Kral was assigned to AHL Toronto on Tuesday, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic Toronto reports.
Kral was previously playing for HC Prerov of Czech Second National Hockey League, where he handled a significant role on the blue line and finished with 21 points through 48 games. The 2018 fifth-round pick will look to continue his development in the AHL. The Maple Leafs have been impressed by the strides that Kral has made defensively, but they still view him as a raw talent that needs a couple minor-league seasons before making the leap to the top level.
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Maple Leafs' Filip Kral: Loaned to European club
The Maple Leafs loaned Kral to HC Prerov of Czech Second National Hockey League on Wednesday.
Kral spent the 2019-20 campaign with the Spokane Chiefs of the WHL, racking up 12 goals and 49 points in 53 games. The 2018 fifth-round pick is likely still at least a few years away from getting a serious look with the big club.
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Maple Leafs' Filip Kral: Secures entry-level deal
Kral inked a three-year, entry-level contract with Toronto on Wednesday.
In 53 appearances with WHL Spokane this season, Kral racked up 12 goals and 37 helpers (both career highs). Drafted in the fifth round of the 2018 NHL Draft, the blueliner figures to link up with AHL Toronto for the 2020-21 campaign. The Czech native will likely need another year or two adjusting to the professional ranks before getting a look with the Leafs.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 171 lbs |
| Birthplace: Brno, Czech Republic |
| Age: 25 |
| Experience: 1 |