Gardiner scored his second goal in as many games in Thursday's loss to Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

Is it a coincidence these goals have come in the post-Dion Phaneuf era? We're not convinced, but we're watching that any way. The ice time Phaneuf played needs to get eaten up somewhere and so do the opportunities. The Leafs are a bad offensive club, but they play hard in a strong system. That could result in decent opportunities for Gardiner to step up and prove his mettle.