The Future of Justin Pogge with the Toronto Maple Leafs

As the Toronto Maple Leafs' season continues to plod along in mediocrity, we can look toward the future for promise of a better tomorrow. Although the recent signing of Brian Burke brings with it the possibility of some immediate changes, the path set out for the Buds at the beginning of the season says otherwise. In line for a decent draft pick at the end of the season, the Maple Leafs also have assets that may be peddled at the trade deadline for prospects and picks. With the youth movement that the Leafs are currently undertaking, itonly seems logical that Justin Pogge would be in line to stand between the pipes in the near future. In order for Pogge to get the chance to prove his worth at the NHL level, one important thing must happen: Vesa Toskala needs to start playing like the Finnish phenom that he is. Once Toskala begins to put up the numbers that he is capable of producing, his trade value will immediately skyrocket. As the trade deadline nears, teams in the playoff ... (link)