So there seems to be something that's changed about the Leafs since the trade deadline. No, not the amazing play of our top line (although I do find it to be soothing to my soul that Phil Kessel hit the 30 goal mark, the first time since Sundin left that anyone else has done it). It's the constant going to OT. In yesterday's FTB, Another Good Kingston boy remarked how his wife went into labour, but told him he could wait until after the game to take her to the hospital. She managed to hold out until the start of OT. What a woman. I'm sure a few others of us have had some things rescheduled because of the Leafs' insistence on getting at least 1 point out of nearly every game lately. It's entertaining as heck, especially since we know the season's basically done for. I say keep 'em coming, except against the teams we need to catch above us in the standings - starting tonight with Atlanta. Atlanta lost a tough game yesterday, so they're playing back to backs, and having faced them recently hopefully the spell of the former Maple Leafs Kubina and Antropov has worn off. GO LEAFS GO!!
Links after the jump
- Leafs sign college forward Brayden Irwin
The signing was mentioned on here yesterday, but this article from the Star says that Irwin will join the team in time for tonight's game... will he play? - My Proudest Moment
General Borschevsky would like us to share in a special moment, made possible by Bloge Salming. - Week 23 Torontosaurus Rex ..
Katshockey at MLHS names this week's Torontosaurus Rex and looks at a dubious record set by the Leafs and Pens.
- How Good is Gunnarsson?
MLHS takes a look at Gunnarsson, and compares him to someone else we know well - Anton Stralman. - If Harold isn't happy, ain't nobody happy
Vintage Leafs has some great new photos up, starting with our Pal Hal. - What will the Leafs do with Grabovski?
TML fan fury takes a look at Burke may do with Grabovski, given Bozak's excellent play and the possibility of Kadri being in the NHL next year. - Keep Your Head Up, Kid?
MF37 resurrects Zambonic Youth (again) and comes up with some alternate titles for the Don Cherry Biopic. I haven't had time to watch it yet, but I PVR'd it so I will be at some point. - Letters to the Editor: Honor Burns with award name
I thought this would be an interesting topic to discuss: Should the Jack Adams Award be re-named after Pat Burns? - NHL denies deal in place to move Coyotes if lease agreement falls through
Of course, we can't expect the NHL to say anything else, but I actually believe the NHL on this one.
