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Ian TurnbullFebruary 2: On this day in 1977, Leaf defenceman Ian Turnbull became the first defenseman in NHL history to score five goals in one game. Turnbull's five goals came through five shots on goal. Turnbull's goals came against Red Wings' goalies Ed Giacomin (3) and Jim Rutherford (2). On that night, the Leafs blasted the Detroit Red Wings 9-1. As of the end of the 2007-08 season, no other NHL defenseman has had a five-goal game.
Dave AndreychukFebruary 2: On this day in 1993, the Leafs conducted a trade that worked out to be heavily in their favour when they acquired Dave Andreychuk, backup goalie Darren Puppa and a first round draft choice from Buffalo in exchange for goalie Grant Fuhr and a 5th round pick. Andreychuk went on score 54 goals in 1992-93 and remains the all-time NHL leader for most goals in a season after having being traded in mid-season.
Andreychuk Career: Traded to Toronto by Buffalo with Daren Puppa and Buffalo's 1st round choice (Kenny Jonsson) in 1993 Entry Draft for Grant Fuhr and Toronto's 5th round choice (Kevin Popp) in 1995 Entry Draft, February 2, 1993. Traded to New Jersey by Toronto for New Jersey's 2nd round choice (Marek Posmyk) in 1996 Entry Draft and New Jersey's 3rd round choice (later traded back to New Jersey - New Jersey selected Andre Lakos) in 1999 Entry Draft, March 13, 1996. Signed as a free agent by Boston, July 29, 1999. Traded to Colorado by Boston with Raymond Bourque for Brian Rolston, Martin Grenier, Samuel Pahlsson and New Jersey's 1st round choice (previously acquired, Boston selected Martin Samuelsson) in 2000 Entry Draft, March 6, 2000. Signed as a free agent by Buffalo, July 13, 2000. Signed as a free agent by Tampa Bay, July 13, 2001.
Andreychuk Career: Traded to Toronto by Buffalo with Daren Puppa and Buffalo's 1st round choice (Kenny Jonsson) in 1993 Entry Draft for Grant Fuhr and Toronto's 5th round choice (Kevin Popp) in 1995 Entry Draft, February 2, 1993. Traded to New Jersey by Toronto for New Jersey's 2nd round choice (Marek Posmyk) in 1996 Entry Draft and New Jersey's 3rd round choice (later traded back to New Jersey - New Jersey selected Andre Lakos) in 1999 Entry Draft, March 13, 1996. Signed as a free agent by Boston, July 29, 1999. Traded to Colorado by Boston with Raymond Bourque for Brian Rolston, Martin Grenier, Samuel Pahlsson and New Jersey's 1st round choice (previously acquired, Boston selected Martin Samuelsson) in 2000 Entry Draft, March 6, 2000. Signed as a free agent by Buffalo, July 13, 2000. Signed as a free agent by Tampa Bay, July 13, 2001.
Jean-Sebastien GiguereFebruary 2: On this day in 2010, Jean-Sebastien Giguere became the second Leafs goalie to record a shutout in his debut as a leaf with a 3-0 win over the new Jersey Devils. The other was Ed Belfour on October 10th. when the Leafs opened their 2002-03 campaign with a 6-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.
