TORONTO -- Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joffrey Lupul will start the season on injured reserve, but he's determined to play this season.
"It is with deep regret that I will be unable to attend training camp and start the season with the Leafs due to injury," Lupul said in a statement Thursday, the first day of training camp. "I pledge to work hard with a view to return to playing this season. Hockey is the only life I have known. This is an extremely emotional time for me. Accordingly, I will not be making any further comment at this time."
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