The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced their first cuts from training camp today, moving forward with 53 players out of the original 80 (80? geez..).

The below players will return to their CHL teams:

Player Assigned to
Stephen Desrocher Kingston Frontenacs, OHL
Martins Dzierkals Rouyn-Noranda Huskies, QMJHL
Tye Felhaber Saginaw Spirit, OHL
Keaton Middleton Saginaw Spirit, OHL
Nikita Korostelev Sarnia Sting, OHL
Nicolas Mattinen London Knights, OHL
J.J. Piccinich London Knights, OHL
Jack Walker Victoria Royals, WHL
Tyler Wong Lethbridge Hurricanes


The below players have been assigned to the Toronto Marlies.
Marlies camp begins Monday, October 3rd:

Player 15/16 Team
William Corrin U-Minn. Duluth / Marlies
Taylor Doherty Rapid City (ECHL) / Marlies
Eric Faille Marlies / Solar Bears
Brett Findlay Marlies / Solar Bears
T.J. Foster Marlies / Solar Bears
Jeff Glass Dinamo Minsk (KHL)
Jon Jutzi Minnesota State / Manitoba (AHL)
Daniel Maggio San Antonio (AHL)
Mason Marchment Hamilton/Mississauga (OHL)/Marlies
Ryan Massa Marlies / Solar Bears
Brenden Miller Solar Bears
Ty Stanton Medicine Hat (WHL)/Marlies
Ethan Werek Charlotte (AHL)/Florida (ECHL)
Chase Witala Prince George (WHL) / Marlies


Maple Leafs training camp continues this week, with the next preseason game happening on Thursday September 29, versus the Buffalo Sabres. The game will be played at the Meridan Centre in St. Catharines, ON due to the World Cup of Hockey finals game 2 happening at the Air Canada Centre.