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Moves to taxi squad Vehvilainen was designated for the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Vehvilainen will continue to practice and travel with the big club until Frederik Andersen (lower body) gains clearance.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ascends to active roster Vehvilainen has been added to Toronto's active roster ahead of Sunday's game versus the Flames, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Vehvilainen is expected to back up Michael Hutchinson in Sunday's matchup with Calgary. The 24-year-old netminder surrendered one goal on four shots in relief of Columbus' Joonas Korpisalo in his NHL debut March 6 against the Stars.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to taxi squad Vehvilainen was demoted to the taxi squad Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Vehvilainen continues to serve as goaltending depth for the Maple Leafs while Frederik Andersen (lower body) is out.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joins active roster Vehvilainen was promoted to the active roster for Monday's tilt with the Oilers, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Vehvilainen will be the backup behind starter Michael Hutchinson with both Jack Campbell (lower body) and Frederik Andersen (lower body) out. The 24-year-old was acquired from Columbus earlier this month as a much-needed move to bulk up the team's depth in goal. He posted a .901 save percentage and 2.76 GAA in 33 AHL games last season.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jumps to taxi squad Vehvilainen was recalled from AHL Toronto to the taxi squad Sunday.

Impact Ian Scott will go back to the AHL in a corresponding move. Vehvilainen recorded a .901 save percentage and a 2.76 GAA over 33 AHL games last season. He'll practice and travel with the big club for the time being.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make final roster Sherwood has been left off the team's final 31-man roster for the playoffs, Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers reports.

Impact Sherwood was a bit of a longshot to make the squad, especially considering he saw action in just three contests this season, recording just six shots across 6:38 of average ice time. Along with Sherwood, Ryan MacInnis and Veini Vehvilainen were also cut by the team.

JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Up with big club Vehvilainen is taking part in on-ice sessions with the Blue Jackets, Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda reports.

Impact Vehvilainen spent the 2019-20 campaign playing with AHL Cleveland, where he registered a 10-18-4 record and 2.76 GAA. The 23-year-old netminder should be considered fourth on the organization's depth chart, at best, so fantasy owners shouldn't be expecting him to make the jump to the NHL anytime soon.

JULY 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE