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Maple Leafs announce just the right move as season officially ends
TL;DR
The Toronto Maple Leafs reassigned six players to their AHL affiliate, the Marlies, after a disappointing 2025-26 NHL season. This move comes as the Marlies prepare for the playoffs.
Key points
- Toronto Maple Leafs had a disappointing 2025-26 season
- Six players reassigned to AHL affiliate Marlies
- Marlies qualified for the playoffs
- Players reassigned include Dennis Hildeby and Easton Cowan
- Marlies host Laval Rocket to close regular season
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The Toronto Maple Leafs had a disappointing 2025-26 season, to say the least. After the end of the regular season, the Canadian franchise made just the right move.
On Friday, the Leafs announced they reassigned six players to the Marlies, their AHL affiliate, which, unlike the parent club, did qualify for the playoffs.
The players in question are goalie Dennis Hildeby, defenseman William Villeneuve, and forwards Easton Cowan, Luke Haymes, Ryan Tverberg, and Jacob Quillan.
Toronto Marlies host Laval Rocket on Saturday and Sunday to close regular season
The Marlies currently sit in fourth place in the North Division with a record of 34-26-5, for a total of 78 points after 70 games. They have already secured their spot in the Calder Cup playoffs.
The AHL regular season ends Sunday. The Toronto Marlies will play against the Laval Rocket on Saturday and Sunday, both times at home.
The reassignment of the aforementioned talents is a big boost for Toronto. In fact, players like Cowan, 20, were beginning to establish themselves with a spot on Craig Berube's team. Hildeby, 24, and Haymes, 22, also left very good impressions in the time they had with the Leafs.
It might be sad for local fans that the parent club not only missed the playoffs but did so in disastrous fashion. But the Marlies are still in contention to give the fanbase some joy at the end of this season.
Q&A
Which players did the Maple Leafs reassign to the Marlies?
The Maple Leafs reassigned goalie Dennis Hildeby, defenseman William Villeneuve, and forwards Easton Cowan, Luke Haymes, Ryan Tverberg, and Jacob Quillan.
Why did the Maple Leafs make player reassignment decisions?
The reassignment was made after the Maple Leafs' disappointing season, allowing these players to compete in the playoffs with the Marlies, who qualified.
When do the Toronto Marlies play their final regular season games?
The Toronto Marlies are set to host the Laval Rocket on Saturday and Sunday to close out their regular season.