Originally Posted by Dgill

Who's to say that Fletcher isn't grooming Nieuwyndyk to be the next Leaf's GM? He was already the special assistant down south. It's obviously a great move by the Leafs and a great step in their rebuilding process.

The only thing I find strange is that he decided to go with the Leafs. I thought he would have owed his allegiance with the Flames or Stars. You know how a player has played with a couple different teams, but his time with one team is what everybody knows him for. Like Gretzky to Edmonton, Bourque to Boston, Jagr to Pittsburgh and etc.

Anyways, Gilmour and Nieuwendyk will be an awesome combo, great pickup.