The Leafs gave defenceman Andrew MacWilliam, a seventh round pick in 2008, a 12-game look late last season knowing his deal was expiring. The results weren’t pretty visually or statistically: MacWilliam was a 40.3% Corsi For in about 150 minutes of even strength action.
MacWilliam was a solid physical presence for the Marlies (actually finished last season with a +22 rating), but this is the standard roster iteration process taking place here as Standard Player Contract slots should be opened for players with the potential to contribute to the big club in some capacity at some point down the line.