Leafs recall defenceman Holzer on emergency basis

Carolina Hurricanes' Patrick Swyer is checked by Toronto Maple Leafs' Korbinian Holzer. (Frank Gunn/CP)

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they have recalled defenceman Korbinian Holzer from their AHL affiliate the Toronto Marlies on an emergency basis Saturday.

Holzer has one assist in seven games this season with the Marlies.

The 26-year-old last played in the NHL in 2012-13 when he had three points in 22 games for the Leafs.

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Last season with the Marlies, Holzer had 23 points and 104 penalty minutes.

The Leafs are in Buffalo tonight to play the Sabres.

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