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WAYNE'S WORLD
CALGARY -- Maple Leafs centre Wayne Primeau made his first trip to the Saddledome since leaving the team in the off-season. But after an injury-riddled two-plus seasons here, the Toronto native doesn't have many fond memories of Cowtown.
Battling a nagging ankle injury, Primeau played just 67 games in the past two seasons, leading to speculation he would retire.
The Leafs acquired him in a July trade and Primeau has found new life in Toronto.
"During the season last year when I was injured, I worked with (Flames strength and conditioning coach) Rich Hesketh a lot trying to make myself available for the playoffs and give myself an outside chance," Primeau said. "I never quit working out. I was on the bike once or twice a day, trying to hopefully come back.
"I feel things have finally made a turn in the right direction."
STALBERG RETURNS
Viktor Stalberg returned to the Leafs lineup last night after missing four games with a minor shoulder injury. That meant a night off for Rickard Wallin, who had played in the previous four games.
REST FOR LEAFS
Coach Ron Wilson's plan to do away with morning skates may be picking up steam, due in part to the amount of travel. The Leafs have scrapped game-day skates in two of their past three games.
