Toronto Maple Leafs Claim Dakota Mermis Off Waivers, Assign Him To Toronto Marlies

The Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed defenseman Dakota Mermis off waivers from the Utah HC and assigned him to their AHL affiliate Toronto Marlies.

Utah claimed Mermis off waivers from Toronto on Dec. 12, the Maple Leafs are able to send him directly to the minors because no other team submitted a claim.

Mermis played in one game for the Hockey Club on Dec. 22 and has one assist in three games with the Marlies this season.

The Alton Ill., native was placed on waivers yesterday as Utah attempted to send him to their AHL affiliate Tucson Roadrunners.

The 30-year-old missed most of the first two months of the season after suffering a jaw injury in training camp that required surgery.

Mermis will assume a leadership role on the Marlies blueline and will provide a nice all-around boost for the club, he has 140 points in 434 career AHL games.

After playing 47 games for the Minnesota Wild last season Mermis also serves as an experienced depth defender if the Maple Leafs run into injuries.

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