Noah Gregor, a player for the Toronto Maple Leafs, faced the San Jose Sharks for the first time since joining the Leafs. He missed a game due to illness but returned to practice. The Leafs' coach, Sheldon Keefe, mentioned that illness was affecting the team, with players like Nick Robertson being affected. Mark Giordano was also absent from practice. Gregor's absence and return, along with the illness affecting the team, were notable developments for the Leafs.
Mark Giordano not at practice Noah Gregor a full participant after missing Tuesday game with flu. #LeafsForever @NHLdotcom
#Leafs practice is underway. Noah Gregor is taking part after missing yesterday’s game due to illness @BodogCA
Keefe this morning mentioned illness as a factor again and Gregor is not on the ice for #Leafs warmup. Robertson is taking part.
Noah Gregor not on the ice for warmup. Sheldon Keefe mentioned bug was going around the team this morning. Nick Robertson will draw back in after two games as healthy scratch. #LeafsForever
#Leafs set to begin practice shortly here. Nick Robertson, who has been a scratch the last two games, is wearing extras grey.
ICYMI: Noah Gregor faces the #SJSharks for the first time since joining #LeafsForever. He had some kind words about what is happening in the Bay and his time here. Read more on @TheHockeyNews. ⤵️ https://t.co/vm3RDtNnJV https://t.co/vm3RDtNnJV