‘Blanky’s the man!’: Blankenburg earns Maple Leafs’ respect the hard way
Nick Blankenburg waited five games for his opportunity with the Maple Leafs, then made an immediate impact with a goal 38 seconds into his first shift against his former team in Colorado.
The undersized, undrafted defenceman has spent his career proving doubters wrong, and his relentless work ethic and versatility have helped him earn a place in Toronto’s plans.
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