He also had stints with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins, Washington Capitals, and Buffalo Sabres. Gardner was a proficient scorer and an effective presence in front of the net. He twice led the American Hockey League in scoring (1985 and 1986). Although he was a popular player, his inferior skating abilities derailed a potential career. After retiring as a player, he became an assistant coach with the Sabres. Now that's what I call a future hall of famer!