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Jake McCabe

Defenseman · Toronto Maple Leafs

2012 Draft, Rd 2 Pick 14 (#44) — Buffalo Sabres

Age 326'1"210 lbsShoots LeftEau Claire, USA

Current Season

GP

80

Goals

5

Assists

20

Points

25

+/-

+3

S%

6.5%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Apr 15@ OTT0000119:35
Apr 13vs DAL011-1121:14
Apr 11vs FLA000-2218:42
Apr 9@ NYI000-1025:06
Apr 8vs WSH000-2022:08

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$4.51M

Total Value

$22.57M

Expires

5 yrs · 2029-2030

Status

Then UFA

Contract includes $5.5M in deferred compensation until Jan 1 2031 ($3M Year 2, $2.5M Year 3). Cap Hit is based on Present Value of deferred compensation.

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Trades & Rumors
McCabe Medical Report Flips Leafs D Script

The Jake McCabe medical report drops like a bombshell on how we size up Toronto's blue line, forcing every scout and GM to hit rewind. What we thought was a glaring weakness suddenly looks a whole lot different once you factor in the real story behind his play. Front offices around the league whisper about contract extensions and trade values shifting overnight as this news ripples through the war rooms.

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McCabe Med Report Flips Script on Leafs D

A fresh medical report on Jake McCabe totally rewrites how we grade Toronto's defense corps. Scouts whispered concerns all year, but this disclosure shifts the narrative on his mobility and toughness. With the Leafs chasing a deep run, his true condition raises the stakes on whether their blue line holds up against playoff physicality.

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McCabe Cracks Joke on Blocked Shots Lead

Jake McCabe pokes fun at his accidental chase for the NHL's blocked shots crown. The defenseman shrugs off the hardware hunt amid a blue-line battle for his squad. Teammates rib him in the room, but his shot-blocking prowess bolsters their defensive edge down the stretch.

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News
McCabe Fires Gudas Warning Pre-Rematch

Jake McCabe unleashes a scorching message at Radko Gudas ahead of the Leafs-Ducks rematch, cranking the animosity to eleven. The Toronto defenseman's words echo through locker rooms, setting up a battle of wills beyond the scoresheet. These personal beefs often spark the edge that swings standings battles late in the year.

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Game Recap
Leafs Edge Rangers in Playoff-Killer Thriller

Joseph Woll stands tall with 40 saves while the Maple Leafs claw out a tense win over a desperate Rangers squad mired in their sixth straight loss. Mika Zibanejad lights the lamp twice for New York, but Toronto's opportunistic attack from Jake McCabe, Nick Robertson, Dakota Joshua, and John Tavares keeps the pressure on in a game loaded with playoff implications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Jake McCabe's stats this season?
Jake McCabe has 5 goals and 20 assists for 25 points in 80 games this season.
What team does Jake McCabe play for?
Jake McCabe is a defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
What is Jake McCabe's contract?
Jake McCabe has a cap hit of $4.51M with 4 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Jake McCabe drafted?
Jake McCabe was drafted in the 2012 NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2, Pick 14 (44 overall).
Where is Jake McCabe from?
Jake McCabe is 32 years old and was born in Eau Claire, USA.