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devo22 · 02-10-2014, 05:58 AM

The Leafs were 6-8-1 last month. The team had a horrible start but finished the month on a high note, with several wins and good performances.

Player: Jiri Hudler (71 ov) - 15 GP, 6 G + 8 A = 14 P, -3, 7 PIM, 2x 1st star, 2x 2nd star

Jiri Hudler has been instrumental for the Toronto Maple Leafs since coming over in a trade from the Florida Panthers. Comparing his stats for the Panthers and his stats for the Maple Leafs:

for FLA: 7 GP, 1 G + 2 A = 3 P, -6, 5 PIM, no star nominations
for TOR: 8 GP, 5 G + 6 A = 11 P, +3, 2 PIM, 2x 1st star, 2x 2nd star

He really found a different gear once he put on a Maple Leafs jersey.

Defenseman: Andrew MacDonald (73 ov) - 15 GP, 2 G + 5 A = 7 P, +5, 7 PIM, 3x 3rd star

Once again, MacDonald led all Leafs defensemen in all aspects of the game. We can count on him in all situations, as he continues to log heavy minutes. Nearly half a point per game and a respectable +5 rating show his value for us.

Unsung: Craig Smith (61 ov) - 8 GP, 1 G + 6 A = 7 P, even, 4 PIM, 2x 3rd star

Craig Smith came over in a trade from San Jose, and he has obviously enjoyed the change of scenery, as he appeared in all 8 Leafs games since then, scoring 7 points. He was scoreless in all 22 games for San Jose this season and didn't play a game for them this month ahead of the trade, so his contributions for Toronto can't be valued highly enough.

Rookie: Tyler Johnson (63 ov) - 15 GP, 3 G + 6 A = 9, +3, 1x 1st star, 1x 2nd star

Could have also nominated Alex Killorn, who had 6 goals and 1 assist last month, but while Killorn racked up his points in just a few good games, Johnson showed more consistency in his scoring. He really stepped up for the Leafs over the last few weeks.

Goalie: Jean-Sebastien Giguere (76 ov) - 11 GP, 5-6-0, 2.59 GAA, .922% svs, 1 SO, 1x 1st star, 1x 2nd star, 2x 3rd star

Despite the recent uptrend, the Leafs had a losing record last month, due to a horrid 0-5-0 start to the month. Weathering the storm was goaltender J.-S. Giguere with solid outings throughout the month. He earned his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over Philadelphia.

02-10-2014, 05:58 AM	#5
devo22 Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Austria, NOT Australia Exp:	The Leafs were 6-8-1 last month. The team had a horrible start but finished the month on a high note, with several wins and good performances. Player: Jiri Hudler (71 ov) - 15 GP, 6 G + 8 A = 14 P, -3, 7 PIM, 2x 1st star, 2x 2nd star Jiri Hudler has been instrumental for the Toronto Maple Leafs since coming over in a trade from the Florida Panthers. Comparing his stats for the Panthers and his stats for the Maple Leafs: for FLA: 7 GP, 1 G + 2 A = 3 P, -6, 5 PIM, no star nominations for TOR: 8 GP, 5 G + 6 A = 11 P, +3, 2 PIM, 2x 1st star, 2x 2nd star He really found a different gear once he put on a Maple Leafs jersey. Defenseman: Andrew MacDonald (73 ov) - 15 GP, 2 G + 5 A = 7 P, +5, 7 PIM, 3x 3rd star Once again, MacDonald led all Leafs defensemen in all aspects of the game. We can count on him in all situations, as he continues to log heavy minutes. Nearly half a point per game and a respectable +5 rating show his value for us. Unsung: Craig Smith (61 ov) - 8 GP, 1 G + 6 A = 7 P, even, 4 PIM, 2x 3rd star Craig Smith came over in a trade from San Jose, and he has obviously enjoyed the change of scenery, as he appeared in all 8 Leafs games since then, scoring 7 points. He was scoreless in all 22 games for San Jose this season and didn't play a game for them this month ahead of the trade, so his contributions for Toronto can't be valued highly enough. Rookie: Tyler Johnson (63 ov) - 15 GP, 3 G + 6 A = 9, +3, 1x 1st star, 1x 2nd star Could have also nominated Alex Killorn, who had 6 goals and 1 assist last month, but while Killorn racked up his points in just a few good games, Johnson showed more consistency in his scoring. He really stepped up for the Leafs over the last few weeks. Goalie: Jean-Sebastien Giguere (76 ov) - 11 GP, 5-6-0, 2.59 GAA, .922% svs, 1 SO, 1x 1st star, 1x 2nd star, 2x 3rd star Despite the recent uptrend, the Leafs had a losing record last month, due to a horrid 0-5-0 start to the month. Weathering the storm was goaltender J.-S. Giguere with solid outings throughout the month. He earned his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over Philadelphia.