Nothing scares Radko Gudas more than a Toronto media scrum
Panthers took an unexpected trip all the way to the Stanley Cup Final – the blueliner's run-in with the Maple Leafs was enough to sour the idea of ever playing for a Canadian team. Apparently, after just five total games against the Leafs — three of them being in Toronto — Gudas felt the crushing pressure of the media machine, even as an opposing player.
Now he might not be making it to the postseason anytime soon, or as often if he signed with the Oilers or the Leafs, but spending time around an up-and-coming team like the Ducks during his twilight years, all while having less than half the number of reporters asking him questions, seems like a decision Gudas is happy with.
This isn't the first time this offseason a player has turned down signing in Toronto due to the scrutiny that comes with playing in the city. Ryan O'Reilly said it was a factor in hisStory continues "A lot more stressful than I thought. But that was one thing that I wanted to try," O’Reilly told TSN 1050's First Up in July.
"It wasn’t the ultimate decision there. I think there’s so many things that come into play. But yeah, I think it was a factor as well. It is different. It is something I did enjoy from the time there. But I felt it was better to be somewhere else," he said.Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Nick Abruzzese re-signs with Toronto Maple Leafs, but must work for NHL ice timeYoung winger Nick Abruzzese has a new two\u002Dway deal in Toronto, but with recent additions to Leaf roster, an NHL job will be tough to earn.
Lire la suite »
Toronto Maple Leafs sign Nick Abruzzese to two-year, two-way contract extensionThe contract will have an average annual value (AAV) of $775,000.
Lire la suite »
Impressive lineup forming to bid on Toronto Maple Leafs baseball teamThe Intercounty Baseball League Maple Leafs are for sale and while there\u0027s no ticket revenue for the next owner, it\u0027s a unique investment.
Lire la suite »
Mitch Marner's wedding turned out to be the ultimate Toronto Maple Leafs reunionToronto Maple Leafs players of past and present were at Mitch Marner's wedding over the weekend, making for an epic reunion. Officially tying the...
Lire la suite »
Impressive lineup forming to bid on Toronto Maple Leafs baseball teamThe Intercounty Baseball League Maple Leafs are for sale and while there\u0027s no ticket revenue for the next owner, it\u0027s a unique investment.
Lire la suite »
Montreal Canadiens fans paying 25 per cent more to attend games than in 2012 - TSN.caThe cost to attend a game for Montreal Canadiens fans rose 25 per cent in the past 10 years while Leafs fans pay 11 per cent more. Habs games are the seventh most expensive ticket in the league.
Lire la suite »