Wilson says Jake Gardiner "could be" the scratch on defence tonight. That's usually a yes.
Gardiner has 10 assists in 37 games. He likely draws out tonight.
Jake Gardiner News
Per @CCtsn, Jake Gardiner returns for #Leafs at #NYIslanders.
Gardiner gets back into the lineup after a one-game absence. The rookie has eight assists through 31 games.
Jake gardiner could see time at forward tonight.
As mentioned yesterday, the Leafs will dress seven defensemen tonight. The rookie defender registered five assists in 17 games with the team.
Gardiner suffering from a minor foot injury. Blocked a shot vs. Ottawa and felt sore today. Status tomorrow in doubt.
Gardiner has been a big reason why the team continues to sit Cody Franson. The rookie has played well and chipped in three assists over nine games this season. Check back tomorrow to see if he's in the lineup.
Jake gardiner is back in while cody franson is out.
Gardiner had been a healthy scratch with Cody Franson drawing back into the lineup. With no points and a minus-2 rating over his first two games, the 21-year-old certainly has some growing pains.
And it sounds like Jake Gardiner may play tomorrow, although nothing certain. Wilson says they'll decide tomorrow.
Gardiner has been a healthy scratch with Cody Franson drawing back into the lineup. With no points and a minus-2 rating over his first two games, the 21-year-old certainly has some growing pains.
Gardiner, Orr, Rosehill scratched.
After playing two games for the Leafs, the former 17th overall pick is a healthy scratch. Over those two games he is still looking for his first NHL point while sporting a minus-2 rating.
The cuts mean that rookies Matt Frattin and Jake Gardiner have made the team.
As one of the better defensive prospects in hockey, Gardiner could make the team and push a veteran out of a job. Last season, he scored 10 goals and 41 points in as many games with the University of Wisconsin. The team will keep him on a tight leash as he could use a bit more time in the AHL after playing only 10 games with the Marlies last season.
Gardiner's ever-emerging presence on the Leafs blue line has further complicated things for Ron Wilson heading into the preseason finale against Detroit on Saturday.
As one of the better defensive prospects in hockey, Gardiner could make the team and push a veteran out of a job. Last season, he scored 10 goals and 41 points in as many games with the University of Wisconsin. He could use a bit more time in the AHL after playing only 10 games with the Marlies last season.
“I’m just going to play to the best of my ability and let the rest of it take care of itself,” said Gardiner, who played 10 games for the Toronto Marlies last season, collecting three assists.
Gardiner figures to start the season in the AHL but should impress during the preseason. As the team's top defensive prospect, he hopes to render a puck-moving d-man like John-Michael Liles obsolete sooner rather than later.