From the Branches: Boooo

It is late and I am sleepy. Or early. Very early.

Leafs Links

Leafs fall in OT to keep Gostisbehere's point streak alive | PPP
Kadri's assist was a thing of beauty.

Flyers at Maple Leafs recap: Don't mess with Ghost in OT | BSH

Brendan Leipsic dominant in Toronto Marlies win over Portland Pirates | PPP
The Marlies picked up their 40th win of the season thanks to the play of Brendan Leipsic. Neither he, nor they, plan on slowing down.

Game Recap: WBS Penguins 2 at Toronto Marlies 4 | PPP
On the night the Marlies welcomed back Tim Erixon and Tyler Biggs, they allowed the visitors to gain control of the ice but took it back just in time.

Scott Harrington's season officially over with upper body injury | PPP

Maple Leafs’ fall cushioned by Marlies’ dominance | Sportsnet
"Same colours. Same ice surface. Same day. Yet the two Toronto-based pro hockey teams couldn’t possibly be having more disparate seasons – a fact that was apparent while watching them play hours apart during an Air Canada Centre doubleheader on Saturday."

Other News

Insider Trading: Hudler, Staal among top deadline targets | Ottawa Sun
Which GMs have put up the ‘For Sale’ sign as the final hour approaches? We’re told lots have, but here’s the most active wheelers and dealers followed by the gossip that’s fit to print.

Jagr moves into 3rd on NHL goals list, Panthers beat Jets | PD
The veteran forward scored twice to move into third place on the NHL career goals list and help the Florida Panthers beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Saturday night.

Dion Phaneuf Sparks Comeback Shootout Win Over Detroit | SSS
Sens, your ONE JOB was to keep Detroit from gaining any points. Useless, I tell ya.

Red Wings lose to Senators in shootout 3-2 | WIIM
"The Red Wings needed a bounce-back game tonight against a very beatable Ottawa Senators. They didn't, and I'm not sure what you want me to say about it. They letup a late goal in the third period that cost them this game."

Dallas Stars Allow Six Unanswered in Ugly Loss to Boston Bruins | DBD
"Touchdown, Boston."

Game 60 Afterwords: Stars Capitulate to Reprobates in Weekly Visit to AAC | DBD
Boston is the absolute worst, and what do you know, so was this game.

ReCat: What The Hull? | LBC
Jaromir Jagr scores twice to pass Brett Hull into third all-time with 742 markers.

Jagr Bombs Away | AIH

New Jersey Devils Snatch Defeat from Jaws of Points in 3-4 Loss to Washington Capitals | AATJ

Leipold says decision to fire Yeo difficult, but necessary | Russo
"With his team suddenly on a hot streak and his longtime dream of bringing an outdoor NHL game to the State of Hockey about to become reality, Craig Leipold was one giddy owner Saturday."

A Hockey City: Tabloid News | HEOTP
One man turns to cartooning to express his angst at the Habs' season. (And we roll in their tears.)

Luongo won't spill on Spacey in space | Sportsnet
The ever entertaining Roberto Luongo sat down with Chris Simpson to talk about the ageless wonder that is Jaromir Jagr, his own veteran status and [nothing on] the Kevin Spacey sweatshirt.

Steven Stamkos tallies his 300th career NHL goal during 1st period of Lightning/Penguins game | RC
It was the second goal of the Lightning game Saturday.

Recap: Bolts Frustrate Pens, 4-2 winners | Pensburgh
"No Malkin. No Fleury. No prob.... ah scratch that."

Cam Atkinson is the most important forward on the Blue Jackets | JC
Strange rationale. But OK. Oilers 3 Avalanche 2 - Rough slopes tonight | CNB
Stupid Edmonton wins and remains 30th.

Taylor Hall rips NHL coach’s challenge, mediocre Edmonton arena Wi-Fi | PD
OK Taylor Hall.

Game Recap: Avalanche Down Oilers 3-2 | MHH
"But the Avs were playing really well, particularly the line of Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, and Alex Tanguay."

But enough of that. How YOU doin'?