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Jake Gardiner sent down to Marlies

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Jake Gardiner sent down to Marlies
Jake Gardiner called up from the AHL Marlies.
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A little late on the news; we wanted to make sure you guys checked out the inaugural MLHS podcast.

Jake Gardiner has been sent down to the Toronto Marlies to rediscover his timing and confidence in the AHL. His poor decision making with the puck and numerous bobbles have been uncharacteristic to say the least, and James Mirtle makes the point that he’s just the latest in a line of Leafs who have shown even more rust than we expected coming off a concussion. A young player being sent down to get up to speed after a significant injury layoff is obviously nothing to worry about, at least not yet.

Meanwhile, I hope Mike Komisarek takes full advantage of his opportunity tomorrow night. For the first time since he got here, I can say with a straight face that, forgetting one costly penalty vs. the Pens, Komisarek deserves to be in the lineup. Maybe – okay, likely – he’s just been the beneficiary of some good timing when it comes the team’s performance in the two games he played versus the two he didn’t, but he’s nonetheless been a plus-three in around 15 minutes of ice time each game. His physical play, experience and tendency to stay close to home are qualities the Leafs blueline could use but it’s always a question of how many mistakes he’s going to make.

He’ll be returning to the lineup following a game in which none of the Leafs’ D looked good, especially not fellow fringe defenceman Cody Franson, who I thought played his worst game in a Leaf sweater with a direct hand in two goals against.

Ball’s in your court, Mike. Surprise us all.

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  • TheCanucksnaphook

    Offer sheets are only half decent when you have some prospects in the cupboard.  Otherwise I think you keep the picks.  While we are desperately low in forward talent we can then package some players (D-men and other fowards in an attempt to obtain more picks or young talent)

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  • keon

    See what loses do to all of us

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  • TheCanucksnaphook

    Entertainment.

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  • Leafs_17

    its what we do

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  • http://www.hockey-nerd.com Cameron

    It was a committee, but Gill did most of the heavy lifting.  Diaz was also counted on heavily in the shutdown role.  

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  • Whalz

    lmao…..and should we think that bc GARDS had a good season that he will turn into coffey? cmon man,  you are making yourself look foolish if you cant take someone elses opinion without changing their mind after you disagree,,,,

    id rather you sit infront of the mirror and argue with the reflection !!!

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  • Omac13

    There is WAY to much forward talent in this coming draft to be giving up a 1st round pick on a offer sheet for PK Subann.

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  • darthNihilus

    Because Montreal is not stupid (well actually they are but not THAT stoopid). They match the offer and trade PK to whomever they want for whatever they want. 

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  • Great dane

    But you could do it every second or third year when a really interesting player becomes available.

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  • Whalz

    bc Cam always thinks hes right,,,,,,,,,

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  • TheCanucksnaphook

    still forces their hand.  If we are true rivals then I think this is a nice shot fired over the bow of their ship.

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  • http://www.hockey-nerd.com Cameron

    Did I say that he would be Coffey? Man your arguments are silly.

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  • keon

    Gill wasn’t even there last year. Diaz? No

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  • TheCanucksnaphook

    Absolutely.  It would make the game more enjoyable from a trade/fans perspective.  Just my opinion.

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  • http://www.hockey-nerd.com Cameron

    Umm, yes, he was.  He was traded at the deadline to Nashville. 

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  • TheCanucksnaphook

    I was just throwing it out there for discussion.    I do love the passion of this forum.

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  • Eye of TIger

     common affliction on this site.lol

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  • Whalz

    gill wasnt there, he was in nashville

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  • darthNihilus

    I would love it if we did it but I don’t think we will. 

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  • http://www.hockey-nerd.com Cameron

    After the deadline, yes, that’s true.

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  • Great dane

    I am aware of that, but here is the financial power of the Leafs that comes into the picture.

    I doubt that Phoenix would match 25 million commitment, but of course the player have to be interested in coming to Toronto.

    For OEL – all Swedish defenseman talk about Salming and Lidstrom.

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  • TheCanucksnaphook

    Because we are SOFT….or Nonis wants no part of this kid (which is possibly true)

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  • keon

    Correct, he was, but he and Subban were a pairing. 

    Anyways, the point is, he did not play sheltered minutes

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  • Radar O’Rielly

    Not right away they can’t, I understand the habs predicament, they are way up against the cap next year so they need to be careful.

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  • Zep2

    Last week we were all lusting over Jamie Ben. He signed now PK is the must have thing. 

    Aquiring PK by giving up a 1st plus in a year filled with top flight Centre prospects  makes no sense.

    We have the prospects to make a good pitch to Mtl without risking that #1 pick

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