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Maple Leafs' Martin Marincin: Gets one-year extension

Marincin is obviously held in high regard by young Leafs GM Kyle Dubas, as the defenseman was granted a qualifying offer as a restricted free agent, and there was little time wasted in getting him on the books for another year when the signing period opened Sunday. The 6-foot-5, 212-pounder has accumulated three goals, 22 assists and 84 PIM over 177 career contests at hockey's highest level. Even though those numbers won't cause much of a stir in the fantasy realm, the contracted goalies in Toronto should be pumped about Marincin staying put.

Maple Leafs' Martin Marincin: Qualified by Leafs

Marincin has been trying to rebuild his career and game under Sheldon Keefe in the AHL and it worked -- he was one of the Marlies' best defenders over the second half. Marincin will be a third-pairing guy if he can get back to the NHL. There's limited fantasy value in that.

Maple Leafs' Martin Marincin: Shifts to minors

Marincin was with the big club for eight games on this stint, but he suited up for just two, recording zero points and a minus-2 rating. The 25-year-old will likely be better off playing nightly in the minors anyway, and he could be called up again if his replacement, Travis Dermott, struggles with the Maple Leafs as well.

Maple Leafs' Martin Marincin: Back with Leafs

With Nikita Zaitsev (lower body) landing on injured reserve Sunday, Marincin will now provide some added depth on Toronto's back end. The Slovakian is in his third season with the Maple Leafs organization, which has featured 90 NHL games and 14 points. While these numbers aren't particularly impressive, Marincin has recorded seven points and a plus-13 rating through 18 contests in the minors this season.

Maple Leafs' Martin Marincin: On waivers Thursday

Marincin lost out to rookie Andreas Borgman for the third-pairing role with the Leafs. The 25-year-old Marincin made 25 appearances with the club last season in which he garnered one goal and six assists while averaging 18:03 of ice time. The Czech could be back with the team soon as a depth option, but it seems like Toronto wants to get his waiver clearance out of the way now.