Decision time for Leafs on Schenn?
I see that Toronto has played 9 games to date and I believe that Schenn has played in all those games, therefore the leafs either have to return him to Kelowna, or keep him for the season. My guess is the leafs will be keeping him. We should know soon.
If Wilson Had His Way, Schenn Stays
If Wilson has his way, Luke will stay
By ROB LONGLEY
Last Updated: 24th October 2008, 8:41am
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Facebook Digg Del.icio.us Google Stumble Upon Furl Newsvine Reddit Technorati Blinklist Feed Me Yahoo Ma.gnolia Simpy Squidoo Spurl Blogmarks Netvouz Scuttle rel="blank"Co.mments Tailrank Sitejot + What are these? BOSTON -- It sounds as if Leafs coach Ron Wilson has made up his mind on Luke Schenn: He isn't going anywhere.
"He'll more than likely be staying," Wilson said. "I can't guarantee it, but I feel pretty confident abut that right now.
"He's a sponge and wants to get better. He's got to be a player everybody in that room is impressed with."
Wilson was pleased by the 18-year-old rookie defenceman after he went after Boston Bruins defenceman Dennis Wideman, who had nailed Leafs forward Matt Stajan with a shuddering open-ice hit, shattering the glass. Schenn was penalized, but the Leafs played with more energy.
"That was the turning point in the game," Wilson said.
Technically, the Leafs won't have to make a decision until next week when Schenn has played his ninth game. Sending him back to junior would keep them from paying the talented youngster his first-year's contract.
Schenn's junior team isn't expecting him back, either.The Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League already have named a new captain.
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