This Day in Leafs History: John Pohl acquired

August 24, 2008 in Ex Leafs 2

On August 24, 2005 the Maple Leafs acquired centre John Pohl from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for future considerations.

Pohl spent the majority of his first season in the Toronto organization with the Marlies of the AHL, posting 75 points in 60 games. Altogether the Rochester, Minnesota native played 114 games in a Leafs uniform between 2006 and 2008, collecting 17 goals and 38 points along the way.

On May 27, 2008 Pohl signed with HC Lugano of the Swiss League.

About Rob Del Mundo: Rob is an avid Leafs fan, and Leafs media member working for Stan Fischler Hockey Services. He is also the author of Blue And White Beat, and is a part-owner and a regular columnist at TMLfans.ca.

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2 Responses to “This Day in Leafs History: John Pohl acquired”

Kevin September 12, 2008 at 10:34 am #

Why would they let John pohl go …sad I say I thought he was ok didn’t get much Ice time ..oh well nothing new we are talking about the make me leafs

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Colleen September 24, 2008 at 7:43 pm #

Sorry to see him go as we enjoyed watching him play. Great speed and intensity.

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