Joseph Woll is quickly nearing a return to the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup.

Woll has yet to play this season after leaving the Leafs during training camp due to a personal family matter . A comeback is on the horizon, however, as the 27-year-old has returned to Toronto and is set to begin an AHL conditioning stint over the weekend.

“Just being back in this environment has been nice. To see my teammates, to be back in Toronto, watching us play, watching the Blue Jays play, it’s good to be back here,” Woll told reporters on Friday.

Woll also thanked Leafs management for allowing him the time off, and was appreciative of reporters for respecting his privacy. That said, he made it clear he wasn’t interested in explaining the situation that caused his leave at this time.

“I want to start o

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