The Gustavsson Watch: 7/1/2009

Reportedly Brian Burke (Toronto GM) is on his way to Sweden to try and coerce Jonas “The Monster” Gustavsson into a Maple Leafs jersey.  This probably doesn’t bode well for Dallas though we can hope he sees this as desperate and annoying.  Let’s hope that over zealous agent of his does his job and lets the kid decide without outside influences like a desperate GM flying over seas to see him, making things difficult – or that Joe flies over there too and they battle to the death.

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Gustavsson Narrows His Choices To Two: Toronto and Dallas

According to CBC Sports:

“Swedish goalie Jonas Gustavsson keeps an eye on Canadian Scottie Upshall during the recent world championships. (Misha Japaridze/Associated Press) Prized free agent goaltender Jonas Gustavsson has narrowed down his search for an NHL destination to two clubs, according to a report Sunday in a Swedish newspaper. Gustavsson, 24, is considering the Dallas Stars and the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to Aftonbladet. He visited both clubs nearly two weeks ago, as well as the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks.”

Here’s to hoping Les Jackson is as good at winning over European kids as I think he is.

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