Rigamarole - A Foot In The Crease - Episode 2.30

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Tomas Kaberle. ‘Nuff said! But hey, all that was just rigamarole….Really what more needs to be said about what Tomas Kaberle brings to the Maple Leafs game in, game out. Everybody who considers themselves a Leaf fan, by now is well aware of Kaberle’s capabilities: his effortless skating stride, his superb puck handling, his ability to pass the puck with such accuracy, it’s as if he using a laser, his uncanny knack of being able to ward off forecheckers by seemingly just staring them down. On a nightly basis, Kaberle is a constant among so many other uncertainties.

Nobody worries Kaberle might make a bad choice with the puck, he never gives the puck away. Nobody worries he might take a bad penalty at an even worse time, he only has 18 penalty minutes all year.

Since returning from a three week layoff due to the concussion suffered at the beginning of the month, Kaberle has five points in five games, and is plus five. It could be argued he has returned stronger than before his injury as his game now boasts a bit of an edge and a heck of a lot of determination. Listening to Kaberle speak, it’s clear he cares about one thing: winning. Always looking ahead focused on team goals, Kaberle is never familiar with his own personal stats. This is the type of guy you want leading your team.

It’s been said the Leafs performed horribly at the Entry Draft through the 1990’s. While there were many questionable choices, perhaps picking up this gem in the 8th round 204th overall in 1996 makes up for just about everything. As Kaberle does every single game, he starts the same way he finishes: strong. So let’s take a page out of his book finish the same way we started. Tomas Kaberle. ‘Nuff said!!! But hey, all that was just rigamarole.