The Toronto Maple Leafs have sent a bottom-six forward to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies for a conditioning assignment, as confirmed by the league’s transaction log. The move allows the player to regain form under the league’s short-term loan rules, which permit up to six days or participation in three games. Such stints are common for players returning from injury or needing a competitive tune-up before rejoining the NHL roster. Fans and analysts will watch to see how the player performs in the Marlies lineup before any potential return.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are less than a week away from returning a bottom-six forward. According to the AHL transactions log, the Maple Leafs have assigned Dakota Joshua to the AHL’s Toronto Marlies for a conditioning stint. Per the conditioning loan rules, Joshua can spend up to six days or play in three games with […]