The move came as expected, with Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello previously stating his intention to recall the pair of prospects at bye week’s end.
The @MapleLeafs announced today that the hockey club has recalled defenceman Travis Dermott and forward Frederik Gauthier from the @TorontoMarlies (AHL). #TMLtalk
It’s become customary for teams to send down their waiver exempt players during the CBA-mandated break. Such a move provides them with the opportunity to experience tangible game action without losing any previously built momentum.
Such was the case for Dermott and Gauthier.