See? I told you there was no need to fear a Southeast opponent on a Tuesday night. Also of great note? Mikhail Grabovski is now tied for 14th in goals league wide. Hells yeah!

Grabovski: Illusion or Future Difference-Maker? - Vintage Leaf Memories

Even as he started this season well, I was reluctant to embrace him. I received a number of e-mails and comments on my post, from readers who really liked Grabbo and others like myself who were still not convinced that he had what it takes—or just simply didn’t much like him as a player.

Fast forward to the present (yet more production in Tuesday night's win against Florida) , and we have a guy who should have been, in my mind at least (and as I’ve stressed here before) the player representing the Maple Leafs at this past weekend’s All-Star game. He has been the Leafs’ most consistent offensive threat, and someone who has played with more tenacity than I thought he possessed.

VLM is a Certified Grabbo Lover. More links after the jump.

Leafs Link

Post All Star NHL

Delayed Offside with a look at the Leafs and how their expectations vary from the Raptors'.

Leafs Squeak by Panters

Mirtle with a game recap.

Should They Stay or Should They Go?

Puckin' Eh with part 3: UFAs

Kaberle Trade Talks Begin Anew

More discussion on Kabby potentially being traded.

In defense of Phil Kessel
Honestly, it's worth it just for the main argument. Trust me.