Maple Leafs recall Kasperi Kapanen

A prized Toronto Maple Leafs prospect is rejoining the youth movement.

The club recalled 20-year-old forward Kasperi Kapanen from the AHL's Toronto Marlies on Monday, and he subsequently joined the NHL team for practice.

Kapanen on the ice at Leafs practice pic.twitter.com/wfzn4bORMt

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He racked up 18 goals and 43 points in 43 games with the Marlies in 2016-17, and was held pointless in a nine-game NHL stint last season.

Kapanen was acquired by the Leafs in the Phil Kessel trade on July 1, 2015, after being drafted 22nd overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2014.

The Leafs also recalled goaltender Garret Sparks from the Marlies on Monday amid uncertainty over whether injured netminder Frederik Andersen will be able to play Tuesday night against the Florida Panthers.

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