Maple Leafs confirm demotion of veteran goaltender

The Toronto Maple Leafs confirmed that veteran goaltender Matt Murray was demoted.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have managed to stay afloat in the absence of Anthony Stolarz, but it's no secret that the goaltending hasn't been nearly as crisp as it was prior to Stolarz's injury.

Not only has Joseph Woll been overworked, having started the second-most games in the NHL since Stolarz underwent his surgical procure — second only to Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck — but Matt Murray and Dennis Hildeby left a lot to be desired when they did see NHL action during Stolarz's layoff.

Last month, Murray really rebounded in the American Hockey League, posting four straight wins for the Toronto Marlies, including back-to-back shutouts, which earned him another NHL recall. Unfortunately, the Thunder Bay, Ontario, native did not see any action during his call-up, and has officially been sent back to the AHL.