With the AHL in the middle of their All-Star break this could just be to keep Gardiner on the ice. Of course that remains to be seen, keep an eye on Gardiner's status in the next couple of days.
Gardiner played 20+ minutes last night and finished a -1. Obviously the Maple Leafs coaching staff thought that Gardiner needs some more time to get back into playing shape after the concussion he suffered in December.
Gardiner will make his season debut tonight. It will be the first time Gardiner will have played since suffering a concussion in the AHL on December 8.
Gardiner would have to come back and score before he would be worth a fantasy add.
Gardiner is still young but could grow into a decent fantasy D-man. He had 17 points in 22 games in the AHL before he got hurt. Monitor his return, if he starts to produce he may be worth an add.
Gardiner is still not skating with his teammates but this is a positive sign that he is on his way back for people who have drafted him.
This is the first time Gardiner has skated since DEC 8. He's looking to take the next step in the NHL after scoring 30 pts in 75 games. Could be an okay fantasy option this year when he is healthy.
Gardiner is still dealing with post-concussion symptoms.
The talented rookie now has five goals and 26 points through 68 games.
Gardiner is still expected to play tomorrow.
Look for the rookie to get back into the lineup tomorrow against the Sens. The rookie registered 10 assists in 37 games.
Gardiner needed to play so he briefly was sent to the Marlies. No word on whether the rookie reenters the lineup.
There's expectation that Gardiner won't be down for long but even so, he's a fringe fantasy player when he's playing.
Gardiner has 10 assists in 37 games. He likely draws out tonight.
Gardiner has 10 assists in 37 games. He likely draws out tonight.
Gardiner gets back into the lineup after a one-game absence. The rookie has eight assists through 31 games.
As mentioned yesterday, the Leafs will dress seven defensemen tonight. The rookie defender registered five assists in 17 games with the team.
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.
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.
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.
