crashthecrease.com - 7/8/2009
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In the tradition of Scandinavia’s frosty hockey rivalry, Sweden’s Jonas Gustavsson isn’t coming to Toronto to be the backup to the incumbent goaltender from Finland.
“I’m going to try to steal as many games from Vesa Toskala as I can,” Gustavsson said ...
Jonas Gustavsson signs with Toronto
crashthecrease.com 7/7/2009 — Swedish free agent goaltender Jonas Gustavsson has decided to call Toronto home.
Gustavsson, who is nicknamed “The Monster,” has signed a one-year deal with the Leafs worth $810,000, including a signing bonus of $90,000, to back up current starter Vesa Toskala.
“Jonas is ...
Gustavsson Update
crashthecrease.com 6/15/2009 — Jonas Gustavsson was in Colorado today to meet with the Avalanche, he is making 4 stops to visit teams before he makes his decision on where he wants to sign.
His next stop is expected to be in San Jose then Dallas after followed by Toronto to end his trip.
Once he has finished meeting up ...
Jonas Gustavsson to make his decision by July 1
crashthecrease.com 6/25/2009 —
“All four clubs made a great impression on me. Beautiful cities, great people, professional organizations. . . . They’ve really made it hard for me.”
But within a week Gustavsson will make up his mind.
“Yes,
I will make my decision before the first of ...
Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Goaltender Jonas Gustavsson
pensionplanpuppets.com 7/20/2009 —
Jonas Gustavsson, shown attacking a merchant vessel.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced the signing of Jonas Gustavsson to a one year $900,000 deal. Gustavsson is a 24 year old native of Danderyd, Sweden who played with Färjestad in the ...
Gustavsson waiting this out
crashthecrease.com 7/3/2009 — The Monster is still on the loose.
Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke was in Sweden again yesterday attempting to sign free agent goaltender Jonas Gustavsson, known in hockey circles as The Monster. However, Gustavsson’s agent, Par Larsson, told Sun Media that despite Burke’s ...
What Jonas Gustavsson to The Leafs Means To Martin Biron
2minutestomidnightgreen.com 7/7/2009 — Sportsnet.ca reported earlier this morning that the Toronto Maple Leafs signed Swedish goaltender Jonas Gustavsson to a one-year contract to backup goalie Vesa Toskala.
"The Monster" will make $900,000 in his first season in the NHL.
One on One interview with Jonas Gustavsson
crashthecrease.com 6/21/2009 — Talking with the Monster
Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet was able to get a one on one interview with Jonas Gustavsson Saturday, to watch it click about- Talking with the Monster.
Jonas Gustavsson narrows his search
crashthecrease.com 6/28/2009 — Prized free agent goaltender Jonas Gustavsson has narrowed down his search for an NHL destination to two clubs, according to a report Sunday in a Swedish newspaper.
Gustavsson, 24, is considering the Dallas Stars and the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to Aftonbladet. He visited both clubs ...
Gustavsson Has Signed With Toronto per Sportsnet
defendingbigd.com 7/7/2009 — Per one of their Swedish sources .
An announcement is expected as early as today as "The Monster" signed off on a 1-year, $900,000 to start the 09-10 season backing up Vesa Toskola.
I'm sure additional details will follow. I have checked TSN to see if they've picked on this story and ...
The Gustavsson Talent Flowchart
pensionplanpuppets.com 7/7/2009 — This Gustavsson waffling reminds me a lot of three things. First it reminds me of another Swedish player who couldn't make up his mind whose name escapes me. Second it reminds me of the time I saw a woman give birth at a Waffle House without even ...