The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled forward Bobby McMann from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies, the team announced Saturday, while also announcing the return of defenceman John Klingberg to the lineup.
Head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed that McMann would slot into the lineup in place of fourth-line winger Ryan Reaves, who has struggled so far in his first season with the Maple Leafs. His on-ice goal differential is -11, according to MoneyPuck.com, despite only having a team-last 12.2 per cent of a share of possible ice time. He has yet to pick up a point.
Klingberg has also had a difficult start in Toronto, since joining the club in the off-season, and did not play in Friday’s win against Calgary. Simon Benoit will make way for Klingberg in the lineup.
In a corresponding move, the Maple Leafs loaned forward Pontus Holmberg back to the Marlies.
McMann, 27, made his NHL debut last season. He played in 10 games for the Maple Leafs, picking up one assist.
In six games with the Marlies this season, McMann has two goals and one assist.
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