Leafs News

Marlies star Nylander eyeing NHL - TSN
William Nylander knows he can't ask the question of management. Still, he wonders constantly about the prospect of playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Should he stay with The Marlies through the end of their playoffs? Should they call him up for a few games for the experience of what's to come, even if the team is terrible? Vote in the poll below!

Maple Leafs prospects review: Korotselev returns, European leagues take a break - PPP
Covering prospect games from Feb 10-14

Leafs leading the race to NHL cellar and top prospect Auston Matthews - The Globe and Mail
If the draft lottery were held today, Toronto would have the best chance of picking first overall for the first time since taking Wendel Clark in the top spot in 1985

Martin Marincin Is Weird, Man - PPP
So this came up in today's FTB (Tuesday February 2nd). Mainly, how freaking weird Marincin's HERO Chart from Own The Puck looks: He is as bad at producing any sort of offensive production...

The Furies make it an exciting finish against Brampton Thunder - PPP
The Furies' final home game featured heroics, heartbreak and a hat trick.

Last Night's Games

Marchand is a douche even to his own teammates.

And the Oscar goes to... Marisa Tomei?! Blandisi was robbed!

Well, at least Devils forward Joseph Blandisi was honest about his terrible dive - Broad Street Hockey
Refreshing. Still hilariously terrible though.

OWWWWWWWWWWW

OWWWWWWWWWWW, again

SB Nation Game Recaps

Sens Down Sabres 2-1 in the Shootout - Silver Seven
Sens get away with one on the back of a strong game from Craig Anderson

Stars Get Shatt(enkirk)'d on in OT - St. Louis Game Time
Pierre still hasn't shut up.

Sharks strike twice in third to drop Lightning - Fear The Fin
San Jose secured an important two points tonight in Tampa Bay

Hurricanes 2, Jets 1 - Canes Country
Canes now have earned points in 11 of their last 12 home games

Caps Crown Kings 3-1 - Japers' Rink
The Capitals knighted the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Tuesday night in Washington. Goals by fabulous wunderkinds Burakovsky and Kuznetsov helped lift the Caps to victory.

Third period outburst keeps Flyers in the playoff picture - Broad Street Hockey
It was a big game in the playoff race led by a big third period.

Other News

Alex Ovechkin Has Reincarnated As His Younger Self - Japers' Rink
Alex Ovechkin has recaptured his youth, and that's a beautiful thing.

Saginaw Spirit fires head coach, names interim replacement - WNEM TV 5
The Spirit has also announced a familiar name, Moe Mantha, will fill the head coaching position on an interim basis.

Patrik Nemeth, Cody Eakin and Walking the Right Side of the Aggression Line - Defending Big D
Patrik Nemeth has seen a recent resurgence of good play while showing off a new, hyper-aggressive style. What lessons can that teach us about risk and reward in the context of this team?

The door is still open for Jonathan Drouin with the Tampa Bay Lightning - Raw Charge
Moving forward is a priority but moving away isn't the only course with the Lightning and Jonathan Doruin.

When should Nylander join the Maple Leafs

Next season. Keep him with The Marlies and avoid the gong show on the big club.149
This season, but only for a few games to get experience, then send him back for the AHL playoffs.200
Why wait? Call him up now and keep him here.20
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