Dryden Hunt is going to get a shot with the Maple Leafs.
“ was a good chance for him to get acclimated,” Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe said. “We’ll have him involved in our warmup and our meetings, and try to make it so when he comes back from the break that he’s a little bit further ahead.”
Hunt acknowledged there was shock on his part when he was told by Avs general manager Chris MacFarland on Monday that he had been traded to Toronto. Hunt was picked up by the Avs via the waiver wire from the New York Rangers on Oct. 20 and played in 25 games with Colorado, scoring one goal.“You’re a little bit nervous to come in. They’ve been playing so well, so you don’t want to disrupt anything. I’m really excited. I’m Canadian guy and playing in a Canadian city is pretty special.
Hunt, who also has played for the Florida Panthers, figures on bringing some grit and defensive acumen once he gets into the Leafs lineup.I’m not coming here to be a skill guy by any means. Trying to bring energy, solid two-way game, be good on the forecheck, chip in where I can. It should be good. The team is buzzing.”“The music was a nice touch,” Hunt said. “I liked that. Kind of takes the pressure off a little bit. Guys were flying. It was a good pace.
Sergachev struck Bunting on the wrist and was docked $5,000 US, the maximum allowable under the CBA. No penalty was called on the play.
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