Toronto's collapse in last year's Game 7 against Boston is being used by Jake Gardiner as a motivator entering this season's Stanley Cup Playoffs. (lukefoxjukebox )
defenceman doesn’t need to relive Game 7, Period 3 — even if the echoes of last year’s team collapse popped from the mouths of some upper-deck boo birds when he made a defensive gaffe mid-season.he took full ownership for“It was for sure a couple weeks. It was tough, but I got a good support system. My family’s very supportive. You obviously never forget it, but you just put it to the side, and it drives you to work harder and be better,” Gardiner said Tuesday following a team meeting.
“We would like [Gardiner] to be here. It’s not as simple as it sounds,” said GM Kyle Dubas, who must prioritize RFA Mitch Marner, his leading scorer,. “You only have a certain amount that you can divvy up, and it’s trying to make that all work and keep our team on the right path moving forward.” A disc injury serious enough to keep him out of action for six weeks and warrant debate over surgery will also be top of mind.
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