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Mother's death delays Gustavsson's decision

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08:37 AM ET 05.26 | The Maple Leafs still are after highly coveted free agent Jonas Gustavsson, but have temporarily ceased talks with the Swedish goaltender as Gustavsson's mother has died. Gustavsson had left the world championship early last month to be with his mother, who had been gravely ill with a lung ailment. According to Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke, Gustavsson's mother died on the weekend. According to the Denver Post, Gustavsson is expected to travel to Denver soon and meet with Colorado management. The paper said that Gustavsson's interest in the Avalanche may stem from the fact that one of his all-time idols -- goaltender Patrick Roy -- may join the club as the head coach.

Toronto Sun

Jonas Gustavsson, Jonas Gustavsson,
May 26, 2009  10:19 AM ET

Prayers to this man and his family.

May 26, 2009  10:23 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

Prayers to this man and his family.

I second that.

May 26, 2009  10:33 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

I second that.

Thirded.

And nice avatar.

May 26, 2009  10:48 AM ET
QUOTE(#3):

Thirded.And nice avatar.

Hey, beware - the FN Grammar/Spelling Police is out in full force. ;)

Thanks. I like my Avatar too! :)

May 26, 2009  11:35 AM ET
QUOTE(#4):

Hey, beware - the FN Grammar/Spelling Police is out in full force. ;)Thanks. I like my Avatar too! :)

Actually, the REAL FNGP hasn't been active for a while. Those out there now are just busybody imposters.

May 26, 2009  12:02 PM ET
QUOTE(#5):

Actually, the REAL FNGP hasn't been active for a while. Those out there now are just busybody imposters.

Real or imposter, some on FN need to lighten up and realize you do not need to be a member of Mensa to post here.

"Busybody imposter" is nicer than what I would have used to describe some of these people, but you are a class act LGP. ;)

May 26, 2009  12:31 PM ET
QUOTE(#5):

Actually, the REAL FNGP hasn't been active for a while. Those out there now are just busybody imposters.

I am the real FNGP.

May 26, 2009  12:56 PM ET

A possible Burke VS Roy...this ought to be entertaining.

May 26, 2009  03:34 PM ET
QUOTE(#7):

I am the real FNGP.

As am I.

May 26, 2009  03:39 PM ET

but i want him to make a decsion

May 26, 2009  05:43 PM ET

He would be a great addition to the leafs as Pogge doesn't seem to be panning out as hoped. But give the kid some time, his Mother just past.

May 26, 2009  11:01 PM ET

I hope he goes to the Avs they need a goalie so bad! I will pray for him and his family for their loss.

 
May 27, 2009  11:11 AM ET
QUOTE(#9):

As am I.

Will the real FNGP please stand up.

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