Wed 2/20/13 3:53 PM

Jake Gardiner has been very well in the AHL and appears to have put his concussion issue behind him. He logged 34 minutes of ice time and contributed an assist in the Marlies' 2-1 loss to Houston on Monday. Unfortunately, the Maple Leafs don't have a spot for him on their roster right now barring a trade or an injury and whoever he replaces would have to clear waivers to be sent down. Gardiner can also only play three more NHL games before he has to start clearing waivers himself to be shuttled between the Marlies and the Leafs. He has been great in the AHL this campaign with nine goals and 22 points in 31 games. Make no mistake though, Gardiner is an NHL-level talent who shouldn't be forgotten in fantasy circles. He just may have to wait a little to get his chance again and will continue to improve in the minors until then.