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Bouchard hoping to begin rehab … More on Phaneuf … Johnson leaves practice … Puck Daddy radio, Eakins, and Holik audio
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Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Pierre-Marc Bouchard is hoping to get the green light from doctors/GM/coaches to begin playing. Bouchard is looking to begin a rehab assignment in Houston (AHL). Colton Gillis was assigned to Houston. Marek Zidlicky is questionable for the weekend due to a lower body injury.
Darren Dreger of TSN: Dion Phaneuf’s deep cut could have been a lot worse, as doctors discovered that his MCL was nicked, requiring a couple stitches. James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Leafs tell the media that Phaneuf will be out 4-6 weeks. They also included in the release that, “Please note that Elisha Cuthbert does not a have a Twitter account. Please refrain from quoting this false source in future reporting. Thanks for the co-operation.”
Andy Strickland via twitter: Eric Johnson left practice today with an injury, no word to the extent of the injury.
Erik Erlendsson via twitter: Simon Gagne is cleared for working out. Dominic Moore is targeting next Tuesday against the Leafs.
Puck Daddy Radio: Question of The Day Discussion…Is it alright to boo your own team? (02:00) Puck Headlines (12:45) Nick Costanika of Yahoo! Sports (25:00) E-mails and Tweeets (35:00) Preview of tonight’s games (40:30).
Fan 590 Audio: Dallas Eakins, Toronto Marlies head coach. The Marlies head coach joins Jeff Blair to talk about his play especially the play of Nazem Kadri.
Fan 590 Audio: Bobby Holik in-studio with Greg Brady, Nick Kypreos & Doug MacLean discussing the state of the NHL right now, a coach’s place in it and assess a few of his old teams as well as the Leafs this season.