Maple Leafs' Fraser Minten: Headed back to minors

Minten was reassigned to AHL Toronto on Monday.

Minten will trade places with Dakota Mermis, who was called up from the Marlies in a corresponding move. The decision to swap a forward for a defenseman is likely the result of Oliver Ekman-Larsson sustaining a lower-body injury in Saturday's matchup with Edmonton. Minten has played in 15 NHL games this year, recording two goals, two assists and 36 hits while averaging 12:14 of ice time.