Well, the soap opera that has become the Toronto Maple Leafs in recent months continues to churn out new episodes. Earlier this week the team cut coach Paul Maurice loose, adding another position to their search for new employees. Now, they may be looking for some more punch up front. Apparently Jason Blake isn't all that excited about playing for the team next season. The following comes to us from TSN:
I can't blame the guy. He had a frustratingly bad year that came along with a healthy dose of cancer. When you hear the 'C' word, hockey instantly gets put on the back burner. Add to it an organization in turmoil and a team that is lacking both a coach and general manager and it's not hard to see why Blake isn't exuberant about playing in Toronto. Heck, if I was him, I'd be on the next plane out. But that's just me. And heck, that would make for some great daytime TV -- something the Leafs are proficient at.According to a report in the Toronto Star, Blake would welcome a trade if one came along.
"I don't know," Blake told the Star when asked if he wanted to return to Toronto.
"It's a long time from now until the beginning of the year. We'll see. It was obviously a frustrating year, the most frustrating year I've had in the NHL."
The Star asked Blake if he would put up a fuss if he were traded, he said: "Oh no, not at all, if that's the route."
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