Sometimes, some things are more important than the game of hockey, even if you happen to play at the National Hockey League level, family, is one thing that takes top priority no matter what.
According to David Alter of Rink Wide: Toronto and the NHL Network, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach, Sheldon Keefe has announced defender Erik Gustafsson will be leaving the team to attend to a personal matter back in Washington, take a look:
Gustafsson, 31, was acquired for Rasmus Sandin earlier this season, in 69 games played split between the Washington Capitals and Maple Leafs he has 7 goals and 32 assists for a total of 39 points.