A day earlier, Calvin Pickard — Fleury’s backup as of two weeks ago — made his regular-season debut with the Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League. While Pickard said he’s aware of the opportunity that could have been in Vegas, the former Colorado Avalanche netminder is focused on starting his climb back to the NHL with the Maple Leafs organization. “Obviously, I keep tabs on (Vegas) because I know a lot of the guys there,” Pickard said. “Going into the expansion draft, I thought it was maybe a possibility and it’s nice to feel wanted from Vegas, to get picked up,” Pickard said. “My primary focus right now is being the best goaltender I can be here for the Marlies,” he said.

Source: thestar October 18, 2017 16:07 UTC