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NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 13
Why it’s time for the Maple Leafs to free Marshall Rifai
Just when the injury bug finally started to ease up on the Toronto Maple Leafs a little bit, they got hit with two more blows. First it was Dakota Mermis,
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Athlon Sports / December 11
Maple Leafs Make Roster Move After New Injury Development (edited)
The Toronto Maple Leafs made significant roster changes Wednesday as injuries continued to impact their blue line. The club placed defenseman Dakota Mermis on injured reserve and recalled Henry Thrun from the Toronto Marlies ahead of Thursday’s game against the San Jose Sharks.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 11
Dakota Mermis’ injury creates a now or never situation for Matt Benning and Maple Leafs
In this busy time of year one of my favourite traditions is to a few moments to discuss the Leafs defensive depth situation. It didn’t seem likely that there would be any need to understand the depth beyond Dakota Mermis, but thanks to his injury on Monday night, here we are discussing who replaces Mermis on the Leafs roster.
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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 10
Leafs injury news: Dakota Mermis placed on IR, Henry Thrun recalled
The Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenseman Dakota Mermis on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, retroactive to Dec. 8, according to a team statement Wednesday.
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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 10
Maple Leafs place Dakota Mermis on injured reserve retroactive to December 8, call up Henry Thrun
The Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenceman Dakota Mermis on injured reserve retroactive to December 8 with a lower-body injury. Henry Thrun has been called up from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 8
Maple Leafs lineup notes: Jarnkrok and Mermis return, Jonas Johansson to start for Lightning
The Toronto Maple Leafs are tweaking their lineup as they look to get back into the win column against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. Following
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 3
Leafs practice notes: No changes to lineup, Maccelli, Jarnkrok, Mermis skate as extras
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That seems to be the mentality for the Toronto Maple Leafs, coming off a thorough 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / December 2
Simon Benoit to rejoin Maple Leafs lineup vs. Panthers, Dakota Mermis out
The Toronto Maple Leafs will be welcoming Simon Benoit back to the lineup on Tuesday night as they visit the Florida Panthers for the first time since the 2025 NHL Playoffs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / November 1
Maple Leafs activate Chris Tanev from IR, Dakota Mermis assigned to AHL’s Marlies
Ahead of Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Toronto Maple Leafs have activated defenceman Chris Tanev from injured reserve. Dakota Mermis has been assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 23
Maple Leafs place Chris Tanev on IR retroactive to October 21, recall Dakota Mermis
The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenceman Chris Tanev on injured reserve retroactive to October 21 with an upper-body injury. Dakota Mermis has been called up from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 23
Leafs place Chris Tanev on injured reserve, recall Dakota Mermis
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Thursday that defenseman Chris Tanev has been placed on injured reserve and that fellow blueliner Dakota Mermis has been recalled from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / July 1
Maple Leafs sign depth forwards Travis Boyd, Benoit-Olivier Groulx, re-sign Dakota Mermis
The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t make a big splash on Day 1 of free agency, but they added a fresh new batch of competition for roster spots. After kicking
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Maple Leafs sign Dakota Mermis, Travis Boyd and Benoit-Olivier Groulx to contracts
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a few depth signings after free agency opened on Tuesday. The team re-signed Dakota Mermis, along with signing forwards Benoit-Olivier Groulx and Travis Boyd.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 15
Why Maple Leafs should use Dakota Mermis for last two regular season games
The Toronto Maple Leafs are wrapping up their regular season schedule and the start of the playoffs is fast approaching. There may only be two games left in the regular season, but they remain important in terms of seeing.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / April 13
Maple Leafs expected to call up Dakota Mermis on an emergency basis
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Dakota Mermis is expected to be called up on an emergency basis on Sunday and will play against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 3
Maple Leafs Recall Dakota Mermis, Likely To Activate Calle Järnkrok
The Maple Leafs announced they’ve recalled defenseman Dakota Mermis from AHL Toronto. Fellow D-man Marshall Rifai is headed back to the minors in a corresponding move, and PuckPedia reports forward Alex Steeves was also returned to the AHL yesterday.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / March 3
Maple Leafs recall Dakota Mermis, assign Marshall Rifai to Marlies
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that they called up defenceman Dakota Mermis and sent down Marshall Rifai to the Toronto Marlies. This comes in anticipation of Calle Jarnkrok potentially making his season debut against the San Jose Sharks during the Leafs’ brief return home.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / March 5
Maple Leafs make two surprising roster moves ahead of trade deadline
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a couple of roster moves and swapped some junior defensemen as the team gears up for Friday's trade deadline.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / February 9
Maple Leafs ramp up trade speculation with late transaction
The Maple Leafs made a late-night roster move on Saturday as they head into the 4 Nations break, which has led to speculation that general manager Brad Treliving is working on a trade.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / February 9
Maple Leafs send Dakota Mermis to AHL’s Toronto Marlies
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Dakota Mermis has been assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the team announced Saturday. Mermis was called up by the Maple Leafs on February 3, but did not enter a game.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 3
Maple Leafs Claim Dakota Mermis Off Waivers From Utah
The Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed Dakota Mermis off of waiver from the Utah Hockey Club. He reunites with the Maple Leafs organization after being waived by them and claimed by Utah just three weeks ago.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / January 3
Maple Leafs reclaim Dakota Mermis from Utah
What’s old is new again as on Friday the Toronto Maple Leafs reclaimed defenseman Dakota Mermis off waivers from the Utah Hockey Club. The move marks a return to the Ontario capital for Mermis who just over three weeks ago headed to Utah after being claimed off waivers from the Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / January 2
Reporter Expects Maple Leafs to Re-Acquire a Former Leafs Defenseman on Friday
According to a report, the Maple Leafs are expected to make a move tomorrow to facilitate a reunion between the team and a blueliner they signed over the summer.
NHL News / Hockey Patrol / January 2
Toronto Maple Leafs expected to claim former defenseman off waivers
He has four goals, eight assists and 12 points in 75 career NHL games played.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 2
Utah HC place Dakota Mermis on waivers
Utah Hockey Club placed defenseman Dakota Mermis on waivers Thursday, with the purpose of being assigned to the club’s AHL affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / December 13, 2024
Maple Leafs Lose Defenseman for Free to Utah Hockey Club
The Utah Hockey Club made a savvy move on the waiver wire, claiming veteran defenseman Dakota Mermis from the Toronto Maple Leafs for free on Thursday.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Hockey Patrol / November 27, 2024
Leafs Bypass Waivers and Circumvent the Salary Cap Again with Defenseman
The Toronto Maple Leafs assigned Dakota Mermis to an LTIR Conditioning Loan, allowing Toronto to save money and keep the defenseman. After recovering from jaw surgery, Maple Leafs free agent signing Dakota Mermis took the ice with the team for practice on Wednesday, seen for the first time this season; a big sign towards his eventual return.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / November 27, 2024
Maple Leafs Send Defenseman Down to Toronto Marlies
The Maple Leafs announced on Wednesday that they have assigned one of their NHL defensemen to the Toronto Marlies on a conditioning stint. Signed to a 1-year deal worth $775K on the second day of free agency this past off-season, Dakota Mermis has missed the entirety of the season and training camp as he recovered from off-season jaw surgery.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / September 27, 2024
Maple Leafs’ Dakota Mermis undergoes jaw surgery, out week-to-week
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Friday defenseman Dakota Mermis underwent jaw surgery and is expected to be out several weeks. Mermis, 30, signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Maple Leafs two days into free agency this past offseason and was a long shot to crack the NHL roster coming out of training camp.
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