What Happened
The Toronto Maple Leafs assigned goalie Artur Akhtyamov to the AHL's Toronto Marlies on Thursday, the team announced. Akhtyamov had been called up ahead of Monday's win over the San Jose Sharks and spent two games with Toronto without appearing, as Sergei Bobrovsky and Anthony Stolarz handled the starts. The 24-year-old has not played for the Leafs this season.
Key Details
- Akhtyamov, 24, was drafted by Toronto in the fourth round (106th overall) in 2020.
- He has yet to suit up for the Maple Leafs this season.
- In 2025-26 he made three appearances (two starts) with a 5.24 GAA and .877 save percentage.
- He played 37 regular-season games for the Marlies last season (2.88 GAA, .904 save percentage).
- He posted a 2.22 GAA and .924 save percentage in 22 playoff games during the Marlies' Calder Cup run.
- This season with the Marlies he has allowed nine goals in three games (.882 save percentage).
What It Means
The move returns Akhtyamov to the Marlies, where he has seen regular work this season and was a key part of last season's Calder Cup playoff run. With Bobrovsky and Stolarz handling starts in Toronto, the Leafs keep their NHL crease settled and send Akhtyamov back to the AHL for playing time.