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Alexei Ponikarovsky

Toronto Maple Leafs

1980/04/09 29

6-4 220

Kiev, USSR (now Ukraine)

8

the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1998 (4th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2009 Maple Leafs 15 6 2 8 6 14 1 0 0 0 40

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Is usually among the most industrious skaters on the ice. Displays a sound two-way game and a little offensive ability. Has good size and strength.
Flaws
  • Will never be confused with a natural goal-scorer. Doesn't always take full advantage of his imposing frame. Misses a lot of quality scoring chances.
Career Potential
  • Top six winger.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

March 4, 2008 Missed 4 games (rib injury).
February 25, 2008 Rib injury, day-to-day.
February 13, 2008 Missed 7 games (shoulder injury).
January 24, 2008 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
December 1, 2007 Missed 2 games (leg injury).
November 27, 2007 Leg injury, day-to-day.
October 18, 2007 Missed 3 games (ankle injury).
October 11, 2007 Ankle injury, day-to-day.
May 10, 2007 Re-signed by the Toronto Maple Leafs to a three-year contract extension.
January 16, 2007 Missed 11 games (shoulder injury).
December 22, 2006 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
September 7, 2005 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Toronto Maple Leafs to a two-year contract.
November 13, 2004 NHL lockout: Signed with the Khimik Voskresensk of the Russian League.
June 30, 2004 Toronto Maple Leafs tendered a qualifying offer.
July 18, 2003 Re-signed by the Toronto Maple Leafs to a one-year contract.
March 28, 2003 Recalled from St. John's (AHL).
March 11, 2003 Assigned to St. John's (AHL).
March 6, 2003 Recalled from St. John's (AHL).
January 15, 2003 Assigned to St. John's (AHL).
January 3, 2003 Recalled from St. John's (AHL).
December 3, 2002 Assigned to St. John's (AHL).
November 28, 2002 Recalled from St. John's (AHL).
October 5, 2002 Assigned to St. John's (AHL).
April 25, 2002 Recalled from St. John's (AHL).
April 23, 2002 Assigned to St. John's (AHL).
April 17, 2002 Recalled from St. John's (AHL).
April 14, 2002 Assigned to St. John's (AHL).
April 12, 2002 Recalled from St. John's (AHL).
January 21, 2002 Assigned to St. John's (AHL).
January 7, 2002 Recalled from St. John's (AHL).
September 28, 2001 Assigned to St. John's (AHL).
April 18, 2001 Recalled from St. John's (AHL).
April 10, 2001 Assigned to St. John's (AHL).
March 22, 2001 Recalled from St. John's (AHL).
March 14, 2001 Assigned to St. John's (AHL).
February 9, 2001 Recalled from St. John's (AHL).
February 2, 2001 Assigned to St. John's (AHL).
January 9, 2001 Recalled from St. John's (AHL).
September 20, 2000 Assigned to St. John's (AHL).

Trades

June 27, 1998 Drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 4th round (87th overall) in 1998.

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