Marner Extension Questions The Toronto Maple Leafs announced they have recalled forward Nikita Grebenkin and sent defenseman Marshall Rifai to the Toronto Marlies. Grebenkin was sent down on Dec. 10 [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl/latest-news/toronto-maple-leafs-assign-nikita-grebenkin-to-toronto-marlies-activate-max-domi] and did not play in the Marlies game against Lehigh Valley that night. The 21-year-old is pointless in seven games with the Maple Leafs this season but has quickly endeared himself to the fans, coaches, and his teammates [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/you-play-nhl-you-understand-i-kill-you-you-kill-me-maple-leafs-nikita-grebenkin-embraces-unique-nhl-mentality-]. He has 10 points in 13 games with the Marlies. Rifai was recalled on Dec. 2 when Jani Hakanpaa was placed on injured reserve [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl/latest-news/toronto-maple-leafs-recall-marshall-rifai-place-jani-hakanpaa-on-ir], he has yet to appear in a NHL game this season. The 26-year-old has four points in 17 games for the Marlies this season. He is pointless in two career NHL games. The Beaconsfield, Que., native signed a two-year contract extension with Toronto in October [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl/latest-news/toronto-maple-leafs-sign-marshall-rifai-to-two-year-extension]. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl/] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.
