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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
