Teammates: Solo Workout and Gardiner

teammates: His teammates had work to do and he was merely passing through en route from the site of his solo workout and the Maple Leafs dressing room, according to The Toronto Star. But Gardiner's presence drew a reaction. Gardiner, who's been out since late February with a bad back, didn't stay long. A couple of teammates offered enthusiastic stick taps in his honour. Playoff history notwithstanding, the Maple Leafs are eagerly anticipating the imminent return of defenceman Jake Gardiner from a back injury, likely Thursday against the Lightning. Longtime pal Morgan Rielly flipped a puck off his keister as he skated past. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.