The Gustavsson Watch: He Chooses Toronto?

Seems as if the Gustavsson Watch here at TDSA has finally come to a close.  Reports are saying that the Swedish goalie has chosen to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs over the other three candidates.  I am generally pretty decent at predicting hockey outcomes – but I am genuinely surprised by this move – I was pretty sure he’d go with Dallas.

I’m liking Burke less and less.

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The Gustavsson Watch: July 3rd

There’s still nothing even resembling an answer from the Swedish goalie.

“It is very difficult to say. It may be tomorrow, or in a week,” Gustavsson told Expressen.  But as soon as possible, I would like to have everything clear, but it has to be the right decision.”

All four teams (Colorado, Toronto, Dallas and San Jose) are supposedly still on The Monster‘s list though many still report that the list is actually shortened to just Dallas and Toronto at this time.  You have to think that Colorado and San Jose themselves gave up on July 1st with the procuring of two goalies trying to shore up their situation at the position without relying on the 25 percent chance that the goalie will choose them.  Should Dallas do the same?  At this point it’s looking more and more like a good idea – but I still stand behind Joe’s decision to wait at this point.  That’s not to say I will still be such a great supporter tomorrow or the day after.

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