Last night, I avoided the Leafs game and watched the Marlies. This ended up being an excellent idea, because instead of feeling constantly frustrated by the Leafs-that-are, I felt uplifted by the Leafs-that-will-be. The Toronto Marlies won their season opener against the Manitoba Meese, 5-3, on the strength of goals from Nylander, Froese, Campbell, Leivo, and an empty netter from Carrick.
Two power play goals alone would've made me sigh with frustrated envy, but then there were tweets like this:
Marlies take season opener against Manitoba 5-3. Nylander with a goal and nine shots on net. Carrick and Leivo goal and assist each
— Kyle Cicerella (@KyleTheReporter) October 10, 2015 And this:
End of 2nd. Marlies 4 Moose 2. Shots on goal 28-15 for your Marlies !
— Leafs Hub (@LeafsHub) October 10, 2015 And I don't think this is out of the picture, much:
Marlies begin the road to a 76-0-0 record with a 5-3 win over Manitoba.
— The Leafs Nation (@TLNdc) October 10, 2015 It's going to be an antidote of pure adrenalized fun to other parts of the Leafs season.
Speaking of, here are today's headlines.
Leafs News
Devils will invite Lamoriello to Brodeur ceremony | NHL
Mike Commodore doesn't like Mike Babcock | PPP
This was strange and troubling, and I hope Commodore gets the help he needs.
Red Wings fans give Babcock standing ovation, he shrugs | PPP
Nylander scores as Marlies open AHL season with victory over Moose | WFP
Catch up on the Marlies goals from last night here!
Game 2 Recap: Revenge of the Babcock | PPP
Red Wings Recap: Detroit Dominates Toronto 4-0 | WIIM
Other Hockey News
The New York Riveters First Game Will be Streamed Live and Free via YouTube | BSB
James Wisniewski to Miss 6 Months | THW
Former NHL player Aaron Ward arrested for DV | ESPN
Kings, Mike Richards reach settlement | FTF
Sabres goalie Lehner to be evaluated after MRI | NHL
The contract Paul Holmgren gave Mike Richards will be on the books until 2031 | BSH
Protesters want apology from NHL player who killed grizzly | AP
An Angry Letter to the 2015-16 Colorado Avalanche | MHH
The NHL's new 3-on-3 overtime is pure mayhem | USA Today
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