Confirmed Signing with Link: [TOR] D Marshall Rifai signs extension with the Maple Leafs (2 years, $775k AAV; begins 2025-26)

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[Phion Keneuf]

Bottom pairing potential. He was great in the A last year, solid defensively.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Why? Chances are he's an injury call up if that

 

[uncleben]

Why? Chances are he's an injury call up if that

Sounds like you answered your question

It's a player on contract that they developed the past two years and can call up if they have multiple injuries on D
For the 99% of the time he's not on roster, he can be a stabilizing presence in the minors for the next young kids coming up

 

[BobClarkesfrontteeth]

Future Leader in games played for the Marlies. Going to be interesting to see how things shake out for the depth defenseman.

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

I just think of this guy when I see/hear the name

 

[Stephen]

Why? Chances are he's an injury call up if that

They’re trying to develop an asset.

 

[Hallzy]

Why? Chances are he's an injury call up if that

Why do we have more than two pairs of underwear?

 

[Zonk]

Why? Chances are he's an injury call up if that

The Leafs used thirteen (13) defensemen last season. Why are you asking "why"?

 

[conFABulator]

Why? Chances are he's an injury call up if that

They shouldn't sign people to cover for injuries when they happen?

 

[Ciao]

Why do we have more than two pairs of underwear?

. . . for the third period. And overtime

 

[Folignos Helmet]

Seems like it could also be waiver protection. Now if someone wants to claim him they think twice with the couple contract years tagged on.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

They shouldn't sign people to cover for injuries when they happen?

Sure I'd just rather that spot go to a player that can play a shift in the NHL, take a guy like William Lageasson for example who they had last year.

I know It's currently an AHL deal but there is a reason I like the Alex Nylander signing, It's because he's an NHL caliber player in the AHL, and assuming they sign him, and I do think that's the current plan, that's a guy you can call up, plug in and you know he can play a shift when there is an injury.

Steven Lorentz could be the same thing assuming he gets signed.

Marshall Rifai isn't that.

 

[Insidefi]

Sure I'd just rather that spot go to a player that can play a shift in the NHL, take a guy like William Lageasson for example who they had last year.

I know It's currently an AHL deal but there is a reason I like the Alex Nylander signing, It's because he's an NHL caliber player in the AHL, and assuming they sign him, and I do think that's the current plan, that's a guy you can call up, plug in and you know he can play a shift when there is an injury.

Steven Lorentz could be the same thing assuming he gets signed.

Marshall Rifai isn't that.

Wait, what?

That is exactly what Rifai is. He played a couple of games last year when there were injuries. And I'm guessing they are hoping he can continue to develop

You are not going to use all 50 contracts on players that are full time NHL calibre players. Those guys will want to sign elsewhere, so they have a better chance at playing.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

You should burn a few contracts on good AHL talent Rifai is that.

 

[DisgruntledHawkFan]

Like Brett Seney and Zach Sanford ideally never play for the Blackhawks again but I'm fine with them having NHL contracts because you want AAAA talent to insulate your prospects.

 

[conFABulator]

Sure I'd just rather that spot go to a player that can play a shift in the NHL, take a guy like William Lageasson for example who they had last year.

I know It's currently an AHL deal but there is a reason I like the Alex Nylander signing, It's because he's an NHL caliber player in the AHL, and assuming they sign him, and I do think that's the current plan, that's a guy you can call up, plug in and you know he can play a shift when there is an injury.

Steven Lorentz could be the same thing assuming he gets signed.

Marshall Rifai isn't that.

What are you talking about? Do you understand how depth charts work? They can't sign six Lagessons to play for the Marlies. They wouldn't sign. They want opportunity. We lost Lagesson on waivers in fact. Rifai was not signed to be our 7th D...we did sign Myers and Mermis and have Timmins. We may have Hakanpaa...Rifai is in a group with Kokkonen, Mattinen, Weber, and Niemela.

You are complaining about a guy that is somewhere from 10th to 15th on our org chart. He was pretty good last year too.

 

[TMLeafer]

Been impressed with him in preseason the last couple of years.

 

[Zonk]

Sure I'd just rather that spot go to a player that can play a shift in the NHL, take a guy like William Lageasson for example who they had last year.

I know It's currently an AHL deal but there is a reason I like the Alex Nylander signing, It's because he's an NHL caliber player in the AHL, and assuming they sign him, and I do think that's the current plan, that's a guy you can call up, plug in and you know he can play a shift when there is an injury.

Steven Lorentz could be the same thing assuming he gets signed.

Marshall Rifai isn't that.

You may want to read up on waiver wire rules. You don't seem to understand them. (FYI, the Leafs lost Lagesson on waivers last year.)

 

[Sypher04]

I’ve always liked Rifai when I’ve seen him. Bottom pair/Depth D most likely if he ever makes the show full time, but nothing wrong with that.