Gustavsson

[anthonyn66 89]

1 year, 900k

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/2009/07/07/...er_maple_leafs/

comments?

and the Rickard Wallin guy might come too just because of that

[dat's sick 1,002]

This was pretty expected, and imo the best decision for him. He's got a good chance of either getting the starting job, or atleast splitting starts with Toskala.

Toronto looks like they could have an interesting team as well, they might be on the way up.

[shoe 165]

Right on we should be able to see what he is all about in the usual home n home pre season games with the Leafs in October.

That leaf team sure looks different fast!

Looks like Gerber, is up for grabs now. Maybe even Poggie if anyone would want him?

[Swayze 81]

Right on we should be able to see what he is all about in the usual home n home pre season games with the Leafs in October.

I could be wrong, but I doubt we're playing the home-and-home preseason series against the leafs this year since we start the season early in Sweden.

[Peleshob 0]

Gerber, Joseph and Kolzig are all UFA's. If I remember correct they qualified Pogge, so now they'll just need an AHL back-up. Probably someone already in the system?

[Guest mindfly]

This isn't SEL.. i wonder how gustavsson will react when a 6'4 220 guy stands in front of him and players generally crashing the net which never happens in SEL...

For all we know he might as well be another "Stefan Liv".. euro goalie who can't attapt to the north american style.

[Finnish Wing 110]

This isn't SEL.. i wonder how gustavsson will react when a 6'4 220 guy stands in front of him and players generally crashing the net which never happens in SEL...

For all we know he might as well be another "Stefan Liv".. euro goalie who can't attapt to the north american style.

U mean Swedish goalie, right? Finnish goalies have done pretty well here IMO. Russians (half-euros) and Czechs aren't that bad either.

[titanium2 867]

For all we know he might as well be another "Stefan Liv".. euro goalie who can't attapt to the north american style.

I felt like Liv's bigger problem is that he relies way too much on his athleticism to make saves, essentially making saves more difficult than they should be because he needs the thrill of making highlight reel saves.

[ltgator333 3]

U mean Swedish goalie, right? Finnish goalies have done pretty well here IMO. Russians (half-euros) and Czechs aren't that bad either.

I think he was referring to the ice size in europe vs. north america, which is something that most all goalies not from north america have to get used to. There is a respectable contingent of Finnish goalies in the NHL though.

I felt like Liv's bigger problem is that he relies way too much on his athleticism to make saves, essentially making saves more difficult than they should be because he needs the thrill of making highlight reel saves.

I'd wondered that about him myself.

I didn't realize Toronto had so many UFA goalies, AND it's a regular who's-who of has beens that I respect but need to go home.

[dat's sick 1,002]

I felt like Liv's bigger problem is that he relies way too much on his athleticism to make saves, essentially making saves more difficult than they should be because he needs the thrill of making highlight reel saves.

Liv's biggest problem is that he isn't very good.

[stevkrause 1,247]

Liv's biggest problem is that he isn't very good.

disagree. I think he has a ton of talent, just a bad attitude and like the OP said, he was too cocky to work on his positioning because of his athleticism...

[MacK_Attack 108]

Well, time to see what "The Monster" is made of.

[Guest lnvincible]

Well, time to see what "The Monster" is made of.

For some reason i believe Heatly will be moving to TO!

[Guest mindfly]

Kaberle + something + pick for Heatley?

Why not?

[anthonyn66 89]

Kaberle + something + pick for Heatley?

Why not?

1. Burke doesn't want him, he said in an interview, and said he doesn't tolerate players requesting trades.

2. Heatley will 'sit' on it. Toronto is a rival, and isn't that much better than Edmonton.

[MacK_Attack 108]

Heatley is not going to Toronto.

The Leafs & Sens just do not trade together. Plus, Burke's not a fan of him.

[WhiteLightning91 105]

For some reason i believe Heatly will be moving to TO!

What's with TO = Toronto? Is it just the first two letters of the word TOronto?

[Drake_Marcus 890]

A highly anticipated prospect AND a Maple Leaf? His rookie cards will be pretty inflated going into this season. Schenn's rookie cards were similarly inflated, so I expect no less. (hey, there are so many Leaf fans out there the demand is always high for Leaf rookies)

[Swayze 81]

What's with TO = Toronto? Is it just the first two letters of the word TOronto?

Just a nickname, pronounced seperately (T O, not like to ), same as saying the D or ATL.

[cusimano_brothers 1,655]

From TSN :

Jonas Gustavsson's bid to land a goaltending job with the Toronto Maple Leafs has been stalled by a heart problem coach Ron Wilson describes as a minor concern.

Gustavsson experienced a racing heartbeat following fitness tests Saturday, took part in on-ice sessions Monday and, when he didn't appear at the NHL club's practice facility Tuesday, Wilson was asked about the Swede's absence.

Doctors have performed an ablation, which requires an incision in the groin area, said Wilson.

"They go in and touch a part of his heart that was misfiring," said Wilson. "It's a simple procedure that's actually fairly common with athletes.

"Our doctor said he'll do 10 NHL players in a summer if they're ever shown this (problem). It's not a difficult procedure. We don't expect him to miss more than 48 hours. You don't want him to put his gear on until he's comfortable and there's no risk of infection (at the site of the incision)."