Toronto Maple Leafs: Jake Gardiner Season Review
By Tim Chiasson
Feb 20, 2015; Raleigh, NC, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs goalie James Reimer (34) gets covered up by the goal during the 2nd period as Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen Jake Gardiner (51) comes to help lift off the net at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Moving on in the player reviews for 2014-2015 we’ll take a look at Jake Gardiner’s season for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Jake Gardiner is a gifted puck moving defender that was in line for a breakout season on the ice but he struggled much like his teammates.
Unlike previous years, Gardiner’s name wasn’t the center of attention in trade rumors around the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was able to fly under the radar as a player Toronto wasn’t focused on dealing.
Expectations continue to be high for the 24 year old defender and that’s not going to change any time soon.
Let’s go through the intangibles, statistics and future.
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