The Dakota Mermis chapter in Toronto came to a close before it even had a chance to start. As reported by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Utah Hockey Club claimed Mermis off waivers after the Toronto Maple Leafs had planned for him to report to the Toronto Marlies.

The Utah Hockey Club are adding to their blue line as the midway point of the season inches closer. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman shared that the team used the waiver wire to claim defenseman Dakota Mermis after the Toronto Maple Leafs waived him and forward Alex Nylander the previous day.