Joffrey Lupul's future in Toronto remains in doubt.
The Maple Leafs opened training camp Thursday with the 32-year-old forward on injured reserve. It's unknown what ailment(s) he's suffering from, and he won't be speaking to the media:
We're told #Leafs not making players on IR available today. So no Lupul comments forthcoming.
— Kristen Shilton (@kristen_shilton) September 22, 2016
Lupul, who last played Feb. 6, suited up in just 46 games last season due to a sports hernia, scoring only 11 goals and adding three assists.
TSN's Frank Seravalli reported Wednesday that he failed a physical last week.
In April, general manager Lou Lamoriello said he didn't know whether Lupul - under contract for two more years at an annual cap hit of $5.25 million - would be fit to play in 2016-17. It appears Toronto has its answer to that question.
Kadri on Lupul: "I think he's ready to go and I think he's excited about the season." Read into that what you will.
— James Mirtle (@mirtle) September 22, 2016
Defenseman Stephane Robidas and forward Nathan Horton join Lupul on the IR, and neither will play for Toronto this season.
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