Impact Rifai supplied two goals and 19 points in 57 contests for AHL Toronto during the 2023-24 regular season. He could see playing time with the Maple Leafs in 2024-25, assuming he doesn't get claimed by another team.
OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to waivers Rifai was put on waivers Sunday, according to Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
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SEPTEMBER 29 • NHL.COM
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SEPTEMBER 22 • NHL.COM
Signs two-year extension Rifai signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract extension with the Maple Leafs on Thursday.
Impact Rifai made his NHL debut in 2023-24, playing a pair of regular-season games with the Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old defenseman spent most of the season with AHL Toronto, scoring twice while adding 17 assists in 57 games. He exploded in the playoffs with three goals and an assist in four games. Rafai is currently a depth defenseman on the Maple Leafs depth chart, and he would need an injury or two to crack the lineup.
SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to AHL affiliate Rifai was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Tuesday.
Impact Rifai was a healthy scratch for Monday's win over Florida after being promoted to the big club earlier in the day. He's gone pointless through two top-level appearances this year.
APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from AHL Rifai was brought up from AHL Toronto on Monday.
Impact Rifai has two goals, 17 points and 56 PIM in 49 AHL outings this season. He also has one shot on goal and four hits in two NHL appearances during the 2023-24 campaign. Rifai has been serving as an extra defender recently because of injuries to Morgan Rielly (upper body), Timothy Liljegren (upper body) and Joel Edmundson (undisclosed).
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Reassigned to minors Rifai was sent down to AHL Toronto on Sunday.
Impact Rifai didn't get into Saturday's lineup against Buffalo and will now head back to the minors. He has 17 points in 49 AHL appearances this season. With several injuries on the Maple Leafs' blue line, Rifai could be promoted again before Monday's tilt with Florida.
MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE
Back in NHL Rifai was recalled from AHL Toronto on Saturday.
Impact The Maple Leafs need a seventh defenseman as Morgan Rielly, Timothy Liljegren and Joel Edmundson suffered injuries over the last week and are unavailable for Saturday's tilt with Buffalo. Rifai made his NHL debut in February with the Maple Leafs and managed two hits and one blocked shot in two contests.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Reassigned to minors Rifai was demoted to AHL Toronto on Friday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Rifai made his NHL debut during his stint with the big club, logging five hits and a plus-1 rating through two appearances. The 25-year-old blueliner has 11 points in 34 AHL contests this season.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Why the Leafs are turning to Marshall Rifai to help their ailing blue line Rifai's rapid progress and understanding of how to play a smarter, NHL-ready game has caught the Leafs' attention of late.
FEBRUARY 18 • THEATHLETIC.COM
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FEBRUARY 18 • NHL.COM
Brought up from AHL Rifai was summoned from AHL Toronto on Sunday.
Impact The Leafs brought him up on an emergency basis due to the absences of Mark Giordano (personal), Morgan Rielly (suspension) and William Lagesson (upper body). As a result, Rifai will probably make his NHL debut Monday versus St. Louis. The 25-year-old defender has two goals, 11 points and 48 PIM in 34 AHL contests this campaign.
FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Shipped to AHL Rifai was loaned to AHL Toronto on Monday.
Impact Rifai racked up four goals, 16 points and 118 PIM in 69 AHL contests last campaign. The 25-year-old rearguard is likely to spend most, if not all, of the 2023-24 season in the minors.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
