"Rielly was already considered questionable for Friday's game, dealing with an injury he had suffered on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. No details have been given on what Rielly is dealing with, nor its severity. That being said, considering he played the full game Tuesday, skated Friday, and is still a possibility for Saturday, there's good reason to believe it's nothing too serious and the Leafs are just being cautious."
"In the place of the absent Rielly and Tanev, Dakota Mermis has been called up from the AHL's Toronto Marlies. Mermis had one assist in three appearances with the Maple Leafs last season. The 31-year-old has 78 career NHL appearances, with four goals and nine assists. With two defensive slots to fill, seventh D-man Philippe Myers is also expected to make his first Maple Leafs appearance this season tonight."
The Maple Leafs enter Friday without Chris Tanev and with Morgan Rielly listed as questionable after an injury suffered Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. Rielly played the full game Tuesday and skated Friday, making a Saturday return possible and suggesting precautionary management rather than a serious issue. Rielly has two goals and four assists in seven games and averages 22:11 TOI. Dakota Mermis has been called up from the AHL Toronto Marlies, while Philippe Myers is expected to fill a defensive spot. Anthony Stolarz will start Friday, with Cayden Primeau likely Saturday; puck drops at 7 pm ET.
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