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Maple Leafs' Martin Marincin: Biding time in press box

He has joined Justin Holl in the press box as they watch Igor Ozhiganov learn the NHL game alongside Travis Dermott. Marincin is an advanced stat darling, but he makes fans queasy. His fantasy value just isn't there. Marincin has never put up more than seven points in a season and has three goals and 25 points in 179 games.

Maple Leafs' Martin Marincin: In lineup Sunday

Marincin will take Igor Ozhiganov's spot on the bottom pair for Toronto. The 6-foot-5 blueliner played just two games at the NHL level last year but is among several Toronto defensemen fighting for regular playing time this season.

Maple Leafs' Martin Marincin: No roster spot but still with team

He, Connor Carrick and Justin Holl are the three guys on the outside looking in. And nobody knows if coach Mike Babcock will keep one extra defender or two. As it stands, Marincin will likely find himself back in the AHL with the Marlies.

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.