Everyone is talking about Pokémon GO, which I think is some kind of game where as you travel around you find Capybaras Pokémon, capture them, and force them to train and play against other Pokémon.

Sounds a lot like the Leafs' development camp, AMIRITE?

Leafs development camp: Day 3 prospect interviews - PPP
Paul Hendrick sits down with a selection of prospects to talk about camp, their more famous siblings and Auston Matthews.

VIDEO: Matthews not taking development camp lightly - Shanaplan Debate
Toronto Maple Leafs’ top prospect Auston Matthews talks about his experience thus far in the 2016 Development Camp.

In Case You Missed It

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Women's Hockey Wednesday: Finding ways and reasons to play - Nafio
Several women seeking a place in the CWHL and NWHL this season have interesting stories to tell. Plus, Cassie Campbell-Pascall is named to the Order of Canada

2016-2017 QMJHL Schedule - What it means for Maple Leafs prospects - ElSeldo
Dzierkels defends his title.

Marner wouldn't even be the lightest player in the NHL today - Ari
Yes, he's small. That doesn't mean he can't play.

Strombexit: Is there really a culture war over hockey? - JvR's lover
Are "urban youth" really giving up on hockey?

Other News

The temperature is too damn high!
Wayne Simmonds holding fifth annual charity ball hockey tournament - Broad Street Hockey
Wayne's Road Hockey Warriors is set to take place this Saturday, July 9, in his hometown of Scarborough.

Alexander Nylander taking 'one step at a time' - NHL.com
Skilled forward prospect trying to make best impression at Sabres development camp

And um.... there's not much else. Hey it's the off-season! Don't blame me Kris Russel hasn't signed yet.

Here are two random selections of non-hockey information that popped up in my RSS feed in the past 24 hours.

Jee (Jeen) Juaan Red Curry of Chicken, Banana Chilies, Peanuts and Indian Spices - Thai Food Master
[Species: I particularly love how this post gives a detailed history of the dish, including in this instance the story of how a curry dish from Java was first introduced to Thailand from the travels of a 19th century monarch, became very popular, and has since been almost forgotten to history.]

The Dwindling Capacity of the Yonge Subway
"Over many years, claims about capabilities of new subway technologies together with changing projections for future demand have left Toronto in a position where its subway is badly overloaded with little relief in sight"

Please add any more links you find to the comments..... or talk about your Pokémon. Sigh.

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