The Toronto Maple Leafs have swapped players with their AHL affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, recalling forward Pontus Holmberg and loaning out defenseman Maxime Lajoie, according to a team release.
In nothing else, the Toronto Maple Leafs have an experienced defensive corps. Of the seven players currently listed on the depth chart, the top five defensemen include Morgan Rielly, Jake McCabe, T.J.
While the Carolina Hurricanes season ended in disappointment, the team had a lot to be proud of. Now in the offseason, tough decisions will be made, and management will work to put the team in a place to succeed next season.