The Toronto Maple Leafs have urgently summoned goaltender Erik Kallgren from the AHL's Toronto Marlies to serve as the team's third-string goalie in tonight's match against the Tampa Bay Lightning. It is anticipated that Kallgren will function as the third goalie option behind Ilya Samsonov and Joseph Woll throughout the playoffs. While there is no definite timeline for Matt Murray's return, many would argue that even a healthy Murray wouldn't be the preferred choice over Samsonov or Woll. TSN insider Chris Johnston reports that the NHL altered their rules, allowing the Leafs to bring up Kallgren. You can see his tweet here: https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1648344437800484872 In other news, Wes McCauley is set to officiate Game 1 this evening, which always adds a layer of intrigue. However, there's more to the story when it comes to McCauley refereeing a Leafs game than most fans realize. To provide some context, let's delve into the details. Before we proceed, please be aware that the following content may be triggering for survivors of sexual abuse. Many might recall the scandal involving David Frost and Mike Danton. Frost, a former junior coach who transitioned into an NHL player agent, faced accusations of sexually assaulting several underage hockey players, including Danton. Although Frost was eventually acquitted, Danton was arrested and convicted for conspiring to murder him. Now, Danton and Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe have been friends since childhood, having played hockey together on a junior team coached by Frost when the alleged abuse occurred. During Danton's trial, it was Keefe who testified against Frost. So, how does this connect to McCauley and the upcoming game? Frost and McCauley happen to be brothers-in-law and are known to be quite close. While it might not be explicitly stated, one could argue that this relationship presents a conflict of interest. This context might help to explain a previous incident when Keefe was fined for yelling at McCauley. It all starts to make more sense now, doesn't it?