Cowan has played two games with the Marlies since his Maple Leafs season ended and has scored a goal and an assist.

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While the Maple Leafs' post says Akhtyamov was sent down, it was indeed Hildeby, given he had been with the NHL club for their final game of the regular season. Both Hildeby and Akhtyamov are now with the Marlies.

Craig Berube says more young Maple Leafs will get playing time in the final three games of the season. The coach also praised Easton Cowan's work ethic.

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Treliving had one more year remaining on his deal with the Leafs and is removed from the position before completing his third season.

In a 1-on-1 conversation with The Hockey News on Sunday, Scott Laughton reflects on his trade to the Los Angeles Kings, his former team's lack of response to the hit on their captain, the pressure of playing in Toronto and the possibility of re-joining the Leafs down the road.

NHL disciplinarian George Parros is heading to Anaheim to ensure Monday’s grudge match doesn't spiral out of control.

With Radko Gudas’s availability in question following a recent lower-body injury, the Maple Leafs must decide how to balance their desire for retribution for his season-ending hit on Auston Matthews with the discipline required to avoid "stupid things".