With the available roster spot, the Leafs have called up Dakota Mermis. The defenseman played in three games with Toronto last season. The club had initially lost him on waivers to the Utah Mammoth. The Leafs subsequently reclaimed the player later in the season.

The Maple Leafs have recalled D Dakota Mermis from the Toronto Marlies (AHL). D Chris Tanev (upper body) has been placed on injured reserve retroactive to October 21, 2025. Tanev, 35, incurred the injury during the team’s 5-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday evening. He left late in the second period and did not return for the third.

The Toronto Maple Leafs placed defenseman Chris Tanev on the injured reserve and recalled blue liner Dakota Mermis from the AHL.