"When Mike Komisarek took a reckless first-minute holding penalty, you could almost see the Maple Leafs coaching staff reaching for their tranquilizer guns. But this will be the new Komisarek, the reliable defenceman who won't run amok to his team's regret. Before Wednesday's first period against Ottawa was over, he'd delivered the hit of the night, sending Francis Lessard through rinkside analyst Pierre McGuire's front porch to set the tone for a 4-1 Toronto win to even their pre-season record at 1-1. Around the start of last season, the too-eager-to please Komisarek went way over the top, contributing to the Leafs' awful start. "Ron Wilson told me today not to try and get the Gordie Howe hat trick in the first shift," joked Komisarek, playing his first real game since January shoulder surgery. "There was a lot of rust, but all in all, we did some good things with the puck and we played tight defensively. But let's not plan the parade route yet." Komisarek ended the night on the same note he started, two rasslin' matches with Ottawa's Cody Bass. "It's just in his nature, he wants to show everyone he's worth the money that we paid him (five years averaging $4.5 million US)," Wilson said. "If our team is going to play well around him, he'll settle down." http://www.torontosun.com/sports/hockey/2010/09/22/15444976.html
Komisarek is a BEAST, in every sense of the word. Awesome how he threw Lessard over the boards. Kadri has been unimpressive. Very timid performances by him so far. Looks like he's trying to avoid any scuffles, and if that's the case he should be sent to the AHL and learn to put up with the physical play.
