After Tyson Barrie left Saturday nights game against Edmonton after blocking a shot, Kyle Dubas and the Toronto Maple Leafs knew there might have to be some changes to the blue line. Which is why they recalled Liljegren and Marincin.
Right now, the two are called up due to precautionary reasons; just in case Tyson Barrie cannot play on Tuesday.
Either way, this is a surprise move from the Toronto Maple Leafs. While Rasmus Sandin is playing for Team Sweden at the World Juniors, there was only one option; bring up Liljegren.
Sandin likely wouldn’t have been called up if he was still with the Toronto Marlies because he’s played six games in the NHL and if he reaches 10 — there goes one year of his entry-level contract.