Toronto Maple Leafs Call Up 12 Players and Two Goalies from the Toronto Marlies
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Today, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a huge move concerning their roster as they brought in a total of 14 bodies from their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies.
With the Toronto Maple Leafs gearing up for Game 5 against the Ottawa Senators tonight, the franchise has been looking to bring in some reinforcements.
Essentially, general manager Brad Treliving and head coach Craig Berube would like for some of guys down in the AHL to get some NHL Playoff practice experience before the year is done for good.
The Toronto Marlies lost in their first round series against the Cleveland Monsters which created the perfect opportunity for some of the prospects and AHL veterans to get a taste of an NHL playoff atmosphere.
Toronto Maple Leafs Bring in Toronto Marlies players
Just moments ago, a full list of all of the players who were called up was revealed to the public and as you will see, it is quite expansive.
Six forwards, six defenseman, and two goaltenders were part of the call-ups. The biggest names being Alex Steeves, Alex Nylander, Topi Niemela, Matt Benning, Marshall Rifai, Matt Murray, and Dennis Hildeby.
Many of these guys got to play with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season although there are plenty of others who never stepped foot on the ice with the team this season.
The Maple Leafs have recalled the following players.
F Alex Steeves
F Jacob Quillan
F Nicholas Abruzzese
F Reese Johnson
F Alex Nylander
F Roni Hirvonen
D Matt Benning
D Cade Webber
D Topi Niemelä
D William Villeneuve
D Mikko Kokkonen
D Marshall Rifai
G Matt Murray
G Dennis Hildeby
F Alex Steeves
F Jacob Quillan
F Nicholas Abruzzese
F Reese Johnson
F Alex Nylander
F Roni Hirvonen
D Matt Benning
D Cade Webber
D Topi Niemelä
D William Villeneuve
D Mikko Kokkonen
D Marshall Rifai
G Matt Murray
G Dennis Hildeby
Will any of these players actually get game action in the NHL Playoffs? Probably not. However, this is a cool opportunity for all of them.
The Maple Leafs wanted to do something nice and unique and that is exactly what they have managed here.
Now, the guys on the main roster must go out there and perform in Game 5 so they can finish this series once and for all.
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