Ashton, 23, has eight points (4G / 4A) in 12 games with the Toronto Marlies this season. He will need to either re-sign or play 15 games with the Lightning next season for the Maple Leafs to get the seventh round pick. This deal opens up some salary flexibility for the Maple Leafs more than anything.
Ashton cleared waivers this afternoon and has been assigned to the Toronto Marlies because the Maple Leafs want him to get some games in.
Following Ashton’s suspension he was sent down to the Toronto Marlies on a conditioning stint, but he was recalled last week to be an extra forward on the Maple Leafs five-game road-trip that starts tonight in Florida.
Ashton says he unknowingly ingested prohibited substance Clenbuterol through an inhaler used to treat asthma. “I now recognize that I ingested Clenbuterol, a prohibited substance, through the inhaler,” he said in a statement.“However, at no time was I seeking to gain an athletic advantage or to knowingly violate the terms of the program. I used the inhaler in response to exercise-induced asthma, a condition that my doctor with the Toronto Maple Leafs has since diagnosed and he has prescribed me with an inhaler.” He is not eligible to play again until December 20th vs. the Flyers.
Ashton, 23, split his time between the NHL and AHL last season. He had three assists in 32 games with the Maple Leafs and 23 points (16G / 7A) in 24 games with the Marlies. Next season will likely be much like 2013-14 for Ashton.
Ashton has been recalled and will likely play with Nazem Kadri and David Clarkson tonight with Dave Bolland likely out. Ashton has three assists in 31 games with the Leafs this season and is still searching for his first NHL goal. Tonight, will mark his 47th career NHL game and it will come against the team that drafted him 29th overall in 2009.
Ashton, 23, has three assists in 31 games with the Leafs this season. In the AHL he has 21 points (16G / 5A) in 22 games. Ashton is still searching for his first career NHL goal.
Moving Ashton back to the minors opens up the roster spot needed to activate Dave Bolland from IR.
Ashton has recorded three assists in 30 games with the Maple Leafs this season. Despite playing 30 contests, he has averaged only 6:12 TOI in his time with the Leafs.
Ashton has recorded one assist in 18 games with the Maple Leafs this season. Ashton will replace Peter Holland in the lineup, he has no fantasy value on Toronto's fourth line.
Ashton has appeared in 13 games with Toronto this season. He has averaged 7:56 TOI while recording one assist and 12 penalty minutes.
Ashton appeared in 13 games with the Maple Leafs, registering one assist while averaging 7:56 TOI. His designation to the AHL could be paving the way for Tyler Bozak (hamstring) to return tonight.
Ashton hit Flames defenseman Derek Smith from behind on Wednesday. He will miss tomorrow's game with the Canucks and next Friday's contest with the Devils.
Ashton has one assist while averaging 6:06 TOI in seven games with the Leafs.
Ashton had one assist while averaging 6:06 TOI in seven games.
Ashton had no points and a minus-15 rating in 10 games with the Leafs.
Ashton moves down to the fourth line. He has no points through 13 games.
Ashton moves from the top line to the third line. The rookie has no points through 12 games.
Ashton moves up to the top line. The rookie has no points in his first eight NHL games.
Ashton moves up to the second line with Kulemin sidelined. He has no points in four games.
