Maple Leafs recall T.J. Brennan on emergency basis

The Toronto Maple Leafs have recalled defenseman T.J. Brennan from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League on an emergency basis.

Brennan is expected to fill in for the injured Viktor Loov when the Maple Leafs host the New York Islanders on Wednesday, according to Leafs TV's Paul Hendrick.

Brennan is once again leading the AHL in scoring by defensemen with 22 goals and 55 points, and ranks third overall.

The 26-year-old dressed in six games with the Maple Leafs last season, managing just one assist.