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NATIONAL POST, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 nationalpost.com SPORTS B5 NFL NHL pre-season New England at Kansas City, 8:30 I Arizona at Vancouver, 9 p.m. p.m. TSNI Sportsnet Soccer English Premier League Tennis I Stoke vs. Newcastle, 3 p.m. TSN1 I ATP Ratuken Open, 10 p.m.

SN One MONDAY'S LINEUP 33 32 COM THE CANADIAN GUNN Josh Leivo battled the Sabres' Joel Armia on Sunday night as he fights for a spot in the Toronto Maple Leafs' starting lineup this season. The odds are not in Leivo's favour with so many forwards in camp. TORONTO 3 BUFFALO 2 (SO) Leivo making his case for spot with Maple Leafs 'I LIKE A CHALLENGE' Injuries, opportunity could spell a job for camp hopeful BY MICHAEL TRAIKOS TORONTO For a while there, it seemed as if the Toronto Maple Leafs were adding a player every day. At least, that is what the summer looked like to Josh Leivo, who watched helplessly as the team he hopes to play for this season spent the free-agency period signing every depth forward they could get their hands on. For a young player on the cusp of playing in the NHL, the offseason additions should have represented roadblocks.

But Leivo did not see it that way. "I like a little challenge," said the training-camp hopeful. "Obviously, there's older guys coming to the team, they're all still fighting for the same spots," he said. "I think it's all even competition. I like a challenge.

I think it's a little fun when there's a little challenge." That has become the standard answer for the half-dozen or so players still fighting for a spot at a training camp. They say competition is good. They prefer that jobs with a week until before teams have to submit their 23-man roster, Leivo appears to have separated himself from the rest of the pack for a spot on the right side of the second or third forward line. Playing on a line with Nazem Kadri and Nylander on Sunday night, the 21-year-old Leivo had five shots four were blocked and came close to scoring after firing a one-timer from the slot that Sabres goaltender Andrey Makarov just got a piece of. With David Clarkson out with a facial injury and Booth out with a bruised foot he suffered in Sunday's game, Leivo could start the season on a line with Kadri and Joffrey Lupul.

"I like to say that Josh Leivo has played well for our hockey club and he's been very noticeable," said Carlyle. "Again, we have to look at where we're at. You guys do the math." Two years ago, the Leafs sent Tim Connolly to the minors and traded Matthew Lombardi in order to free up roster spots for Kadri and Leo Komarov. But does the team have the stomach to cut Colton Orr, risk losing Frattin on waivers or sending Kontiola who bought out his KHL contract for a chance to play in the NHL- back to Russia? As much as general manager Dave Nonis and Carlyle want to reward the players who have had the best camp, the reality is that Leivo and Carrick do not have to clear waivers to play for the Marlies, while a player like Frattin runs the risk of being claimed if he does not make the team. That does not mean Frattin, whom Toronto re-acquired in a trade from Columbus this summer because of how he played for the Leafs two years ago, is taking anything for granted.

"That's definitely a warm welcoming that they want you back, but that doesn't mean anything is set in stone," he said. "You still have to do your job." National Post Twitter.com/Michael_Traikos Clarkson derailed by injury, again -priced winger out with facial issue after fight BY MICHAEL TRAIKOS TORONTO For the second straight year, David Clarkson is at danger of missing the start of the regular season. The Toronto Maple Leafs forward, who served a 10-game suspension at the beginning of last year, is out indefinitely after taking a punch to the face in a pre-season game against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night. Head coach Randy Carlyle said Clarkson is expected to see an ear, REMEMBERING To place an obituary or in memoriam call 1-888-394-9367 fax 888-744-3725 email: remembering.ca The National Post notes the following obituaries in today's paper To view a notice online, share your memories or express condolences, go to nationalpost.com/obituaries BATYI, PEZIM, KLAYMAN, WEGNER, NICHOLS, New notices are marked by Notices may not appear alphabetically due to space requirements. Funeral Directories Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel Through the generations sacred trust May this year be one of peace.

Peace of mind. Peace of spirit. And may it bring peace to our homeland, and a new beginning for its people. SUNDAY BRILL, Florence 9:00 Chapel COHEN, Helaine 11:30 Chapel BURKE, Bob 12:45 Chapel RIVERS, Chapel MAYER, Michel Chapel MONDAY PEZIM, David 11:00 Pardes Shalom Cemetery HERTZ, Jerry 11:30 Chapel KLAYMAN, Milton 1:30 Chapel SHIVA BRILL, Florence 425 Walmer Road, COHEN, Helaine 156 Sandringham Drive. BURKE, Bob 1101 Steeles Ave.

West, MAYER, Michel (Mike) 1 Clark Avenue West, Thornhill, Ontario. KLAYMAN, Milton 19 Lower Village Gate, All shivas conclude with the onset of Kol Nidre on Friday. Benjamin's Landmark Monuments Yad Vashem at Landmark 3429 Bathurst St. (416) 780-0635 2401 Steeles Avenue West Telephone (416) 663-9060 www.benjamins.ca A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION HEBREW BASIC BURIAL TRADITIONAL GRAVESIDE SERVICE NATIONAL POST Obituaries Stories, pictures, and tributes to life remembering ca NATIONAL POST Obituaries Remember your loved ones. remembering ca Funeral Directories STEELES MEMORIAL CHAPEL SUNDAY HACKMAN, Morris M.

10:00 a.m. Chapel KALNITSKY, Pyotr 11:00 a.m. Beth Tzedec Cemetery KREIMERMAN, Petr 2:00 p.m. Beth Tzedec Cemetery MONDAY FRUITMAN, Norma Ruth 11:00 a.m. Dawes Road Cemetery TEPER, Lev 12:30 p.m.

Chapel TUESDAY NICHOLS, Annie Pearl 1:30 p.m. Chapel WEDNESDAY SHORE, Pearl 1:00 p.m. Chapel SHIVA HACKMAN, Morris M. 70 Roehampton KALNITSKY, Pyotr Shiva private KREIMERMAN, Petr Shiva private Sandy Batyi (83) entered into rest at Aldergrove BC September 21, 2014. Lovingly remembered by brothers; Bob and Fred, son; Terry (Donna), daughters; Debra and Linda (Randy) and 2 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and a host of nieces nephews and many friends.

Services will be held at Henderson's Langley Funeral Home at 20786 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC V3A 4G6 on Saturday October 04. 2014 at 1:00 pm with viewing at 12:00 pm. Interment to be held at 2:00 pm Monday, 06 October 2014 Eagle Valley District Cemetery, Sicamous, BC. BATYI, Alexander (Sandy) Gabor 06. June 1931 21 September 2014 -C1042176 KLAYMAN, Milton -01042499 NICHOLS.P Pearl On Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Mt.

Sinai Hospital. Milton Klayman beloved husband of the late Betty Klayman. Loving father and father-in-law of Jerry and Glenda, Ronny and Shelli, Carol and the late Muni Basman, Julius and Ossi Klayman, Steve Wagman, and Sam Berkel. Devoted grandfather of Darren, Tara and Ami, Jamie and Jaclyn, Staci and Richard, Shayne, Brandon and La, Samantha, Barak, Coral, Moral, David and Davida, and Ken and Alina. Devoted of Cody, Logan, Brooke, Cori, Zach, Rachel, Noa, Michaela, Aaron, Josh, and Allen.

At Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West (three lights west of Dufferin) for service on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Adath Israel Synagogue section at Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva immediately following burial in the gathering room at 19 Lower Village Gate. Tuesday to Thursday from 12 p.m. onwards in Apt.

19 Lower Village Gate. Memorial may be made to Mount Sinai Cardiology Unit, 416-586-8203, or to Dr. Tyrone David Research Peter Monk Centre. 416-340-4056. are not given but have to be earned.

It is the stuff of And yet, it is also the reality of a training camp that was designed with the sole purpose of making players uncomfortable. This year, the Leafs signed more one-way contracts than there are roster spots. They invited veterans on tryouts. They stressed that jobs would be won or lost based on performance. Now comes the hard part: keeping their word.

If this is truly a meritocracy, then some very good players are going to either be lost to waivers or assigned to the minors. More and more that seems to be where the Leafs are heading, as players like Leivo (one goal and two assists in four games), William Nylander (one goal and one assist), Brandon Kozun (one goal and one assist), Sam Carrick (one goal and one assist in four games) continue to outplay Matt Frattin, David Booth, Petri Kontiola and Mike Santorelli, who have combined for no goals and two assists. "Again we've asked people to step out of the norm," said head coach Randy Carlyle. "We're not accepting from any player that what you've been doing or what you've done here is good enough." Phil Kessel and James van Riesmdyk both scored, while Peter Holland had the overtime shootout winner, in Sunday night's 3-2 victory against the Buffalo Sabres. But nose and throat specialist on Sunday, but did not have any additional information on his status.

"That's obviously something to do with facial, so that's where we're at with him," he said. "They're all concerning obviously, he's got a bruised up face. We still have to wait for some of the swelling to come down and then they'll have a better opportunity to assess what's going on." Clarkson, who had missed the first week of training camp with a lowerbody injury, was playing in his first pre-season game when he fought Buffalo's Cody McCormick. After the fight, Clarkson left the game. Ironically, it was a pre-season game last year against the Sabres where Clarkson received a lengthy On Sunday, September 28, 2014 at North York General Hospital.

Pearl Nichols, beloved wife of the late Mitchell Nichols. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Brian Nichols and Alexis Singer, and Sandra and Dr. Brian Douglas. Cherished grandmother of Jordan and Michelle, Carolyn and Adam, Mandy and Eli, and David. Great-grandmother of Brody, Andrew, and William.

At Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Ave West for Service on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. Interment: Junction Synagogue section of Lambton Cemetery. Shiva: 80 Front St East, Suite 401. Shiva visits following the Interment and on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., evening Services Tuesday and Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Baycrest Foundation 416-785-2875. -C1042512 PEZIM, David Age 88, passed away at Kensington Gardens, Toronto. He will be most fondly remembered by his sister and brother- in-law Barbara and Arthur Axelrad, brother Clifton Pezim, niece Elise Axelrad, nephews Rob and David Axelrad, Howard and Steven Pezim and extended family.

A graveside service will take place at Pardes Shalom Cemetery, 10953 Dufferin Holy Blossom Temple section on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. A gathering will follow in the reception room at Pardes Shalom Cemetery. Shiva will be observed Mon. to Wed. 7-9 p.m.

at 77 Carlton Toronto in the reception room. Donations to the Heart Stroke Foundation will be appreciated. -01042523 WEGNER (NEE HAY), Dr. Joanne With great sadness the Wegner and Hay family announce Dr. Joanne Wegner passed away at her home on Sept 13.

A mass will be held at 1PM on Oct 4 at Our Lady of the Assumption, Sylvan Lake, and a memorial service at UVic on Oct 25 To view this notice, share your memories, suspension for leaving the bench and trying to engage in a fight. It was the start of a miserable season for the 30-year-old, who scored just five goals and 11 points in 60 games. Based on what happened last year and the fact that he had already missed time in training camp this year, Carlyle was asked if Clarkson should have even been fighting in what was essentially a meaningless game. "I guess that's a question," he said. "There are certain times where you're better suited to turn the other cheek depending on the opponent and whatnot.

"But it's something that's done and we're going to have to deal with it and move on." National Post express condolences, or add photos go edmontonjoumal.com, then click on Obituaries NATIONAL POST Obituaries How will you remember them? remembering.ca -C1041545.