Gustavsson Already on Injured Reserve
October 10, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Goalies, Injuries, NHL, News, Toronto Maple Leafs
I’m pretty bummed about this news but Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender, Jonas Gustavsson, is on the injured reserve list after suffering from a bit of a groin pull. It doesn’t sound too serious but you never know with these things.
The rookie will probably be on the bench for at least a week. “I was examined yesterday, and they think I pulled it a little bit,” Gustavsson said. “So I’ll take it easy for a few days.”
Anyone who was looking forward to seeing Vesa Toskala fight to retain his #1 spot with “The Monster” on his ass is going to have …read more
Gustavsson Signs With Maple Leafs
July 8, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Goalies, NHL, News, Signings and Contracts
Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke claims that his trip over to Sweden right before the free agent deadline was to talk to goaltender, Jonas Gustavsson, and not the Sedin twins. Since the NHL is investigating the team for tampering we might find out a little more but it’s pretty clear that he was able to persuade the Swedish netminder since he has decided to sign a one-year $810,000 (plus a $90,000 signing bonus) deal with the Leafs.
I’m interested in how this might affect Toronto’s stats next year since I’ve heard a lot of good thing about Gustavsson. I know …read more
