This is almost becoming comical, Carlo Colaiacovo getting injured. During the closing minutes of the second period of yesterdays game, Colaiacovo blocked a shot with his hand. The extent of the injury is not known yet, but he did not return for the third period. He was having a good game, recording a goal and assist, in a 4-3 victory.

It must be extremely frustrating for Carlo and for the organization. He's been one of their top prospects since he was drafted 5 years ago in the first round. Each year he enters training with high expectations, but each year he gets hurt. Will he ever be healthy enough to become a regular on the Leafs blueline? Do the Leafs give up on him, believing he's too injury prone? Trading him might be risky proposition since he has such a high upside. But on the other land, he may never be healthy enough to play an entire season. His career was in jeopardy after the concussion he suffered last season. I don't think that they would be able to get equal value for his skill and potential, due to all the injuries he's endured over his short career. Hopefully, this latest injury isn't serious, and he'll be able to show Leaf management and fans that he can stay healthy and produce at the NHL level.