Once able to return, Toronto placed Mermis on waivers in hopes he'd clear and play in the AHL. The defenseman was claimed by the Utah Hockey Club on Dec. 12 and played one game with the club before going back on waivers in early January. The Maple Leafs claimed the defenseman off of waivers and were able to assign him to the Marlies.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced a pair of moves recalling defenseman Dakota Mermis from the Toronto Marlies of the AHL while also sending forward Fraser Minten back to the Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Dakota Mermis has been called up, while Fraser Minten has been assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the organization announced Monday.

Mermis has played one game with Utah HC and 12 with the Marlies this season, Minten has four points in 15 games with the Maple Leafs