Nick Blankenburg Eyes Season Debut Against Former Team in Colorado

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Nick Blankenburg could make his season debut against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday at Ball Arena. Blankenburg has missed Toronto's first five games after signing a one-year, $1.4 million contract on September 27 following a professional tryout. He previously played 12 regular-season games and five playoff contests for Colorado last season, recording career highs with eight goals and 16 assists across the Predators and Avalanche.