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Thursday Mashup: Viktor Loov recalled on emergency basis, Andi Petrillo to host Leafs Lunch, Leafs and Rielly begin preliminary contract talks, Pens and Leafs talking trade?

With Matt Hunwick a game-time decision for tonight’s matchup against the New York Rangers after leaving practice yesterday, 23-year-old defenceman Viktor Loov has been recalled from the Toronto Marlies.

Leafs D at morning skate:

Hunwick-Rielly
Gardiner-Polak
Marincin-Corrado
Cowen-Loov

— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) February 18, 2016

Viktor Loov may be known for his quirky personality and booming hits, but his overall game has come on leaps and bounds under Sheldon Keefe this season.

He still enjoys laying big hits on opponents, but his decision making on when to do so has improved markedly.