I am not sure why I occasionally think of, and wonder, “Whatever happened to Chad Kilger?” But I do. Rumors swirled when he refused to report to the Florida Panthers from the Toronto Maple Leafs, but I guess he’s just … not coming back? So I did a news search. Here’s the only bit I could find on him, published December 6, 2008:

Chad Kilger, who played his minor, junior and NHL career as a forward, has joined the local pick-up hockey ranks, but not at his old position. He’s playing nets. Still waiting for the scouting reports.
- The Cornwall Standard Freeholder

Hmmm…

I was kind of excited to see Nathan Gerbe playing yesterday for the Buffalo Sabres. There he is, all 5’6″ of him, taking Martin St. Louis’ place as inspiration to vertically challenged men (and women) everywhere.