Pierre Engvall, 27, returned to Toronto for the first time since being traded to the New York Islanders. Engvall, who has struggled this season, received mild applause and an acknowledgment during the game. There was no video montage, but a photo collage was displayed, and he was involved in the Islanders' huddle. Patrick Roy believes he can help Engvall regain his form from last year.
Leafs welcoming back Pierre Engvall during stoppage at 8:43 of the first. No video montage of his three-plus seasons with Leafs but a photo collage on scoreboard with "Welcome Back." Engvall involved in Isles huddle so not much reaction.
Tribute for Pierre Engvall’s first game back, but no-nonsense head coach Patrick Roy is drawing up plays so no salute from Engvall. https://t.co/xH5BjIP4V5
Mild applause for Pierre Engvall as his tenure with the #Leafs is recognized during a TV timeout. First game back in Toronto since he was traded to Islanders a year ago.
Pierre Engvall acknowledgment at first TV timeout. https://t.co/fRxPI9o3Ki
“I had a good time in Toronto. It’s good to be back.” Pierre Engvall plays first game at Scotiabank Arena since trade to #Isles https://t.co/xiv9on5yoE https://t.co/xiv9on5yoE
#Isles Pierre Engvall returns to Toronto for the first time since being traded. The 27-year-old has struggled to be as effective this season, but Patrick Roy believes he can get him back to being the player he was last year & here's why: https://t.co/i5uc7yL3Id