Roster Move Involving Max Pacioretty Leads Leafs to Recall Marlies Forward Jacob Quillan

In the process of scoring seven unanswered goals on Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens, Max Pacioretty took a puck to the head and neck area. While he finished the game, he did not play on Monday against Tampa Bay.

On Wednesday morning, the Leafs placed the 36-year-old on injured reserve, retroactive to January 18th, meaning that he will miss the next two games at least.

In a corresponding move, with the available roster spot having opened up, the Leafs recalled undrafted college free agent signing and Nova Scotia native Jacob Quillan from the Toronto Marlies.

Craig Berube confirmed after yesterday's practice that Connor Dewar suffered an upper-body injury Monday and would not play on Wednesday.

Due to injuries to Pacioretty and Dewar, the Leafs did not have any extra forwards at practice yesterday with Ryan Reaves drawing in on the fourth line. The recall of Quillan gives them an option to change their lineup and possibly let Quillan make his NHL debut.

The product of Quinnipiac University signed a two-year deal in April last season with the Leafs after registering 46 points (17 goals, 29 assists) in 39 games and was named the ECAC Gladiator Best Defensive Forward.

The previous season, Quillan propelled Quinnipiac to the NCAA Championship and was named the Frozen Four's Most Outstanding Player.

In 35 games with the Marlies this season, the 22-year-old forward has 6 goals and 15 points while being the team's go-to defensive forward.