Komisarek gone for the season
That was short and sweet.
Mike Komisarek’s first season with the Leafs is officially over. He sustained a shoulder injury in early January that refused to respond to traditional therapy – something doctors recommended he try before opting for the surgery. yesterday, after conferring with well-known specialist Dr. James Andrews in the U.S., Komisarek got the word.
That also kills his opportunity to play for the U.S. hockey team in the 2010 Olympics. So that’s that.
Aside from bringing in studly Dion Phaneuf earlier this week, Burke has a decision to make in order to fill the gap this creates. He could opt to hang on to Garnet Exelby a little longer, or move Jeff Finger into the role if something can be done with Exelby’s contract. From an ice-level hockey perspective it doesn’t make much difference. The Leafs’ playoff hopes are flatlined at this point – though I’m sure Leafs Nation was planning a parade route after Tuesday’s whitewashing of the sagging New Jersey Devils.
Reality check tomorrow night – rematch. On their ice. With Brodeur in net.
GO LEAFS GO!!!
Toronto Maple Leafs | Mike | 
February 4, 2010 9:01 am
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By Tom, February 4, 2010 @ 4:35 pm
Can you identify any specific details about Komisarek’s injury? My son has a torn labrum and I would like to know about the “traditional therapy” they attempted. We need to try everything we can before considering surgery.