The news hit the airwaves today that Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke has called up top prospect Nazem Kadri.
There are a lot of differing opinions as to what to expect from the former seventh overall selection (2009 NHL Entry Draft).
After what many called a disappointing rookie tournament and preseason, Kadri was sent down to the Maple Leafs AHL affiliate Toronto Marlies in hopes that he would rediscover his confidence and learn a little defense along the way.
After a slow start, Kadri has rebounded to register five goals and nine assists through 14 games. He seems to have found some defensive responsibility along the way.
Many Leaf fans have commented that calling up Kadri screams of desperation, but the team is struggling to score goals. And with Tyler Bozak looking lost on more nights than not, Burke had to do something, anything to try to turn around a team that has now lost seven straight games.
Kadri, who many Maple Leaf fans seem to think is the Blue and White’s “Messiah,” has the potential to be an offensive threat night-in, night-out in the NHL. But there is also a certain amount of fear that h ...
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Toronto Maple Leafs Call Up Nazem Kadri: What If He Fails?
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