Tim Wharnsby
TORONTO — Globe and Mail Update Published on Saturday, Mar. 28, 2009 11:29AM EDT Last updated on Friday, Apr. 10, 2009 1:34AM EDT
The Toronto Maple Leafs have returned defenceman Anton Stralman and Ben Ondrus to the minors.
In their place, forward Niklas Hagman and newcomer Jay Harrison will play against the Boston Bruins at the Air Canada Centre Saturday night.
Hagman missed the past 13 games after suffering his second concussion of the season on Feb. 26. Harrison returned to the Leafs organization on Friday after spending this season in Switzerland with Zug.
Harrison, 26, spent the six previous seasons with the Leafs and the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. He will finish the season with the Leafs.
With Zug, Harrison played under Doug Shedden, a former coach in the Leafs organization. His season in Switzerland ended last Saturday when Zug was knocked out of the league semi-finals.
"I definitely think I'm a more experienced player," Harrison said. "Whether I'm better is something you will have to evaluate on a game-by-game basis.
"I definitely feel I'm a better player. Otherwise, it was a waste of a year."
Justin Pogge will start in goal for the Leafs. He's seeking his first NHL victory since his debut on Dec. 22.
"I really want to win, it's been a long time," he said.
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