What a wonderful day! The clouds are crying tears of happiness, and the trees are waving with glee. No, it isn't the remnants of a gigantic hurricane, it's the Earth celebrating the end of the Canadiens season opening win streak. This mean the Leafs are still the record holders! Take that Puke City!

On the Leaf front we have a game tonight vs.... no one, because it hasn't been 4 days yet! The next game is Friday vs the Rangers.

Have some links, there are enough to fill 2 pairs of cargo shorts, and enjoy your arguments.

Leafs Links

Friedman's 30 Thoughts: Marlies AHL deals, Morgan Rielly, Leafs goaltending - Pension Plan Puppets

Is Mike Babcock too soft? #MyColumn | The LeafsNation

5 reasons the Maple Leafs are losing despite obvious improvements | The LeafsNation

Despite Losses, Babcock Has Leafs Headed In Right Direction | The LeafsNation

NHL News

Nurse nets first NHL goal | TheColorOfHockey

Blues Sign Martin Havlat, Dainius Zubrus To PTO - St. Louis Game Time

Do whatever Vladimir Tarasenko wants, Blues fans - St. Louis Game Time

NHL teams allowed 31 concussed players to re-enter games in 2010-11 | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports

For the sake of his future, PLEASE take Sean Monahan off the top line - Matchsticks and Gasoline

What TJ Oshie and Justin Williams Have Meant To The Top-Six - Japers' Rink

Down Goes Brown: Once more unto the abyss: A game-by-game breakdown of the Blue Jackets' horrible start

Keith Yandle Is Not The Problem - Blueshirt Banter

Kids always have to carve their own path | Barry Melrose Rocks

NHL Game Recaps

Canucks trounce the Habs 5-1. - Nucks Misconduct
Canadiens vs Canucks Top Six Minutes: Nothing Lasts Forever Edition - Eyes On The Prize

Winnipeg Jets fall to Los Angeles Kings - Arctic Ice Hockey
Postgame/Rank the Players: Make It Six - Jewels From The Crown
Kings Gameday: Whinypeg - Battle of California

GAMER: Ducks Gas Out, Allow Dallas To Rally In 4-3 Loss - Anaheim Calling
Game 9 Afterwords: Dallas Stars Change Their Minds, Decide to Beat Anaheim Ducks - Defending Big D

Frustrating - The Copper & Blue

Lightning Vs. Blues Recap: Just The Tip, Tampa - St. Louis Game Time
Game 10: Lightning gets shutout for second straight game in 2-0 loss at St. Louis - Raw Charge

Game 10 Recap: Opportunistic Win in Jersey - The Cannon
Streak Over: New Jersey Devils Shocked by Three Goal Flurry from Columbus Blue Jackets - All About The Jersey

Recap: Avalanche Don't Kill Penalties, Fall to Panthers - Mile High Hockey
ReCat: Power Play Strong In Cats Win Over Avs - Litter Box Cats

GIF Recap: Bruins 6, Coyotes 0 - Stanley Cup of Chowder
Arizona Coyotes @ Boston Bruins instant recap: going home early - Five For Howling

Game Recap: Red Wings 1 - Hurricanes 3 - Winging It In Motown

Sabres at Flyers Recap: Resilient Sabres Battle for Deserved 4-3 Win - Die By The Blade
Flyers vs. Sabres recap: A point stolen, a loss deserved - Broad Street Hockey

There's your Wednesday links. Feel free to repost these in the comments.

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