Another loss for the Leafs. Also known as another win for Tank Nation. The Leafs once again show up and look lost for the majority of the game. Clarkson is being knocked down and injured, Gardiner's failing to keep the puck in the zone and Bernier is getting burned.
The bright spot is both Phil Kessel and Tyler Bozak score with a house packed full of scouts and GM's from around the NHL. Kessel with a beauty snipe that few in the game can pull off and it adds a small lift to the crowd as the Leafs go on to lose 3-2.
Brandon Kozun returned to the Leafs lineup tonight. Kozun created a big buzz in the training camp and the preseason making the Leafs out of camp. He struggled once the season got underway and ended up injuring his ankle when he was checked and slammed awkwardly into the board. He was assigned to the Marlies and has had an average campaign. He didn't stand out tonight but didn't look bad and with a few games up we'll see if he can start to play his game but so far Kozun's faded as quickly as he burst onto the scene at the beginning of the season and many are hoping he can regain the form he showed early.
Olli Jokinen had a quiet game but was definitely trying and vocal in trying to rally the troops. He's not going to be a Leaf for long but anything he can do to improve his value before the deadline can't hurt even if he does not get dealt.
The intrigue of the approaching deadline is exciting and with over 20 scouts and GM's in Toronto tonight it's clear that not only are the Leafs still open for business but there may be a few surprises still to come because as good as Daniel Winnik has been he's not going to pack the scouts suites on his own. Potential Roman Polak and Tyler Bozak trades before the deadline are possibilities.
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