“The whole idea of three-on-three is different,” explained Gardiner of his aggressive foray into the offensive zone. Throughout his career in Toronto, Gardiner has been described as high risk/high reward. If you don’t, they’re unhappy.’’But Gardiner has found a happy place inside Babcock’s structure which has helped deter the disasters. When Mats (Matthews) has the puck, you know he’s probably going to hit you. “That’s what I like to do and where I’m most effective, trying to irritate them with my physicality.’’But what, Kadri worry?

Source: thestar February 23, 2017 00:21 UTC