Crosby's Injury, Leafs' Goaltending Depth: NHL Buzz

On March 27, Pittsburgh Penguins kept in Sydney, Crosby left Thursday night's game against

the Ottawa Senators after hurting his right leg.

He came back for just one shift in the second period before sitting out the rest.

This is only his fifth game back from a month-long knee injury, and with Evgeny Malcolm also

sideline, the Penguins are fighting hard for a playoff.

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Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have kicked off their off-season planning meetings early.

Their goal-tuning setup stands out in a league short on solid options, with names like Anthony

Stolars, Joseph Wool, Dennis Hildobee, and Artur.

Ahti Amav giving them flexibility to trade or add depth.

Penguins fans are holding their breath, as Crosby walked off without a limp and no brace

needed, hinting it might not be too bad.

For Toronto, this depth could let them make smart moves in a market where few teams have

extras.

Toronto's front office is buzzing too, with executive Kyle Pelley holding one-on-one talks

and whispers of a possible general manager switch.

Forward Bo Gruehl went back to the minors after nine NHL games to dodge waiver issues.

Elsewhere, Nashville's GM search is taking its time, and St. Louis saw two front office

departures.

As these teams gear up for big decisions, keep an eye on how Crosby heals and what deals

the Leafs cook up next.

That's your NHL news today update.

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