Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Stephane Robidas has been cleared for contact but is not expected to play in Sunday’s pre-season game against the Buffalo Sabres.
Robidas broke his leg during the playoffs while playing for the Anaheim Ducks.
The Sherbrooke, Que., native is a veteran of 885 NHL games with the Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Stars, Chicago Blackhawks and Ducks.
Robidas has 56 goals and 195 assists in that time.
The addition of Robidas gives the Leafs three right-handed shots in him, Roman Polak and Cody Franson. Dion Phaneuf had been playing the right side despite shooting left.
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In addition to Sunday’s game, the Leafs play the Detroit Red Wings on Monday and again on Oct. 3 to end their pre-season campaign.
The Leafs will kick off the regular season at home against the Montreal Canadiens on Oct. 8.
–With files from the Canadian Press