TORONTO — Forward Trevor Moore was recalled by the Toronto Maple Leafs on an emergency basis on Sunday morning.
The 23-year-old Moore has 17 goals and seven assists in 27 games with the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies this season.
He will be making his NHL debut on Sunday night as the Maple Leafs host the Detroit Red Wings.
His 17 goals lead the Marlies and place him in a tie for second among all AHL skaters in goal-scoring.
Last season Moore had 12 goals and 21 assists)in 68 regular-season games, while adding six goals and 11 assists in 20 playoff games for the Calder Cup champion Toronto Marlies.
Moore signed with Toronto as a free agent on July 26, 2016.
The Canadian Press