
Maple Leafs' top prospects show promise amid NHL team's struggles
Defenceman Alexander Bilecki is logging big minutes in the OHL, while Ben Danford is recovering from a wrist fracture in the AHL.
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Defenceman Alexander Bilecki is logging big minutes in the OHL, while Ben Danford is recovering from a wrist fracture in the AHL.

The forward swap comes as Toronto deals with 11 player absences ahead of a home game against the Minnesota Wild.

The team has an 8-10-2 record through 20 games, worse than last season's start, and is giving up the most 5-on-5 goals in the East.

The Houston Rockets guard was tossed for a flagrant foul after throwing a punch at the Golden State Warriors centre.