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.

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

Here is one glaring roster flaw the Maple Leafs must address at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline if they want to win the Stanley Cup.

As the Maple Leafs try and determine who they are going to add via a trade, one NHL analyst believes one of their top prospects could be the key.Looking ahead to the March 7 trade deadline, Brad Treliving has a lot of work to do in regard to finding the best possible fit for the Maple Leafs going forward not only for the rest of the regular season but a strong playoff push.

The 23-year-old has struggled to secure a consistent role in Toronto and was linked to a potential trade as early as last offseason when he requested a trade from Toronto before signing a one-year, $875,000 contract to remain with the Maple Leafs.