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It’s 25 degrees and banners for the upcoming FIFA World Cup are sprouting up through Liberty Village, but it’s Hockey Night in Toronto throughout this first week of June, amid ample evidence that summer is underway.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 10

AHLer drinks beer thrown by angry fan following playoff elimination game

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 28

Maple Leafs assign Henry Thrun, Dakota Mermis to Toronto Marlies, call up Marshall Rifai

Ahead of Thursday’s game against the Seattle Kraken, the Toronto Maple Leafs have assigned defencemen Henry Thrun and Dakota Mermis to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 28

Maple Leafs Reassign Henry Thrun, Dakota Mermis; Recall Marshall Rifai

The Toronto Maple Leafs are making a few changes to the bottom of their defensive core ahead of a four-game roadtrip through the Pacific Division. According to a team announcement, the Maple Leafs have reassigned Henry Thrun and Dakota Mermis to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies and recalled Marshall Rifai to the NHL club.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27

Maple Leafs Place Dakota Mermis On Waivers

Ahead of their game against the Sabres tonight, the Maple Leafs placed defenseman Dakota Mermis on waivers, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Today marked the end of an extended conditioning loan to the AHL for the defender, who was on long-term injured reserve, meaning they had to either activate him or designate him as waivers non-roster.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 27

Maple Leafs place Dakota Mermis on waivers

The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenceman Dakota Mermis on waivers, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Mermis had been previously assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies on a long-term injured reserve (LTIR) conditioning loan on January 12th as he works his way back from a lower-body injury.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

Three NHL players on waivers for Jan. 27

A few notable names are on the wire today. On Tuesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenseman Dakota Mermis on waivers, as did the Columbus Blue Jackets with forwards Brendan Gaunce and Zach Aston-Reese.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / January 12

Maple Leafs assign defenceman Dakota Mermis to Marlies on LTIR conditioning loan

The Toronto Maple Leafs have assigned defenceman Dakota Mermis to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL) on a long-term injured reserve (LTIR) conditioning loan, the team announced on Monday.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12

Maple Leafs Assign Dakota Mermis On Conditioning Loan

The Maple Leafs announced they’ve assigned defenseman Dakota Mermis to AHL Toronto on a conditioning loan. Since he is on long-term injured reserve, his

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,

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

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.

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 / Hockey Patrol / March 5, 2025

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.

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / February 9, 2025

Maple Leafs ramp up trade speculation with late transaction

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Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / January 3, 2025

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 / TheLeafsnation / January 3, 2025

Maple Leafs claim Dakota Mermis off waivers from Utah HC

Dakota Mermis is reuniting with the Toronto Maple Leafs, after being claimed off waivers from Utah HC. Mermis has been assigned to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Maple Leafs Daily / January 2, 2025

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, 2025

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.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 2, 2025

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 / TheLeafsnation / November 27, 2024

Maple Leafs assign defenceman Dakota Mermis to AHL on a LTIR conditioning loan

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced a small transaction Wednesday morning ahead of their tilt with the Florida Panthers, assigning defenceman Dakota Mermis to the American Hockey League (AHL)’s Toronto Marlies on a long-term injury reserve (LTIR) conditioning loan.

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.