Jake Gardiner

Jake Gardiner has signed a four-year deal with the Hurricanes, with an average annual value of $4.05 million.

Fantasy Impact

Jake Gardiner was a reliable offensive option from the back-end during his tenure with the Leafs. He had a bit of drop in production last season, 30 points in 62 games, but managed an impressive 52 points in 2017-18. Gardiner should have an opportunity to contribute on the power play this season.

Gardiner scored the Maple Leafs opening goal and added an assist in their 3-1 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. He finished the game with a team high five shots on goal and a plus-two rating in over 20 minutes of ice time.

Fantasy Impact

These points were a breath a fresh air for both Gardiner and fantasy owners as he failed to register a point over his past seven games. Statistically speaking though, Gardiner is having the best season of his career, with seven goals and 18 assists in 52 games played this year.

Gardiner assisted on the Leafs second goal in their shootout loss to the Senators last night. He ended his night with just under 26 minutes of ice-time, three shots on goal and a plus-one rating.

Fantasy Impact

It was a solid game for the Leafs number one defenseman. In 44 games played this season, Gardiner has tallied six goals and 17 assists.

Gardiner scored the overtime winner in the 2-1 game.

Fantasy Impact

He had 31 points last season which is playable in fantasy for a defensemen. He has been solid so far this season but not great.

Gardiner recorded an assist on the first period power play goal by Matthews.

Fantasy Impact

He had 31 points last season which is playable in fantasy for a defensemen. He has been solid so far this season but not great.