Jason Blake hit by leukemia.

The Leafs have signed Jason Blake this summer to help the team to produce offensively. This far, Blake haven't scored a goal yet but the focus today is not on his offensive production at all.

Jason Blake of the Toronto Maple Leafs has announced to the press in Toronto yesterday that he has been diagnosed to a rare form of leukemia. A slow and progressive form of leukemia that attacks the white globules of the blood.

Hopefully for Blake and the Leafs, this form of leukemia is highly treatable and he should not miss any action this season. Blake is currently taking a pill everyday to treat the illness and is followed by the team's doctor, Noah Forman. Forman assured that even with his treatments, Blake should not miss any action and should be able to perform as he normally does.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Jason Blake for 5-years/$20 Millions this summer. Jason Blake scored 40 goals and 29 assists in 82 games with the New-York Islanders last season.

We wish him a speedy recovery.

(Picture: Jason Blake, Canadian Press)