His dad grabbed me at the draft and said “I’m Nazem’s dad, if he ever gives you any trouble, just punch him in the head and call me.” Great family and I loved having Naz.
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That probably explains why despite the 7 individual Maple Leaf players who I tweeted words of support to after their 2018 tumble to the Bruins, AGAIN, Naz was the only one who acknowledged. T.O. didn’t deserve him! Great story