In the following 2010–11 season, on 4 February 2011, he was sent down to the Toronto Marlies, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate farm team of the Maple Leafs, for a two-week conditioning stint.
In the following 2010–11 season, on 4 February 2011, he was demoted to the Toronto Marlies, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate farm team of the Maple Leafs, for a two-week conditioning period.