Maple Leafs' Babcock insists there's a plan for Corrado

The Toronto Maple Leafs claimed defenseman Frank Corrado off waivers from the Vancouver Canucks on Oct. 6. Nine weeks later, he still hasn't played in an NHL game this season.

Corrado is not expected to be in the lineup Tuesday when the Maple Leafs take on the New Jersey Devils, and it doesn't appear as though he'll receive any playing time in the near future.

Head coach Mike Babcock insists there's a plan for the 22-year-old, even if he isn't sharing it with anyone.

"Frankie's gonna get his go, he doesn't need you guys lobbying for him," Babcock said. "I know he's here, he'll be fine. We'll make sure he gets in and gets playing."

Added Babcock, "We have a plan, just because we haven't shared it with you doesn't mean we don't have a plan."

Corrado recorded three assists in a seven-game conditioning stint with the AHL's Toronto Marlies earlier this season, but he's been a healthy scratch in 15 consecutive games since returning to the Maple Leafs.

General manager Lou Lamoriello addressed the situation last week:

The Toronto native has not played in an NHL game since March 12.