Is Marner ready to help turn Maple Leafs around? | Sportsnet.ca
A really, really great piece about Mitch Marner, who is a hugger who likes to organize board game nights

Recap: Albany Devils defeat Toronto Marlies 4-1, force Game 7 | PPP
Marlies play tonight. Read Species' recap of their game six loss.

Mike Babcock talks Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, Morgan Rielly, more with Darren Dreger | PPP
As always, Mike Babcock is very smart and a treat to listen to. He said some really good stuff that you should read about.

Tactics for Free Agency Defence | KiwiLeaf
There isn't just one type of player that might be brought in to take the Leafs group collectively up a notch to something that might keep up with our burgeoning forward group.

Toronto Sports Media Radio Ratings Wrapup | Toronto Sports Media Blog
Not Leafs related but some interesting sports radio ratings info inside, if you're into that sort of stuff.

Playoffs

St. Louis (2), San Jose (1)--St. Louis leads 1-0

Recaps: St. Louis Game Time | Fear the Fin

How are the Blues scoring all these goals during the playoffs? | St. Louis Game Time

Statistically Speaking: Elliott gives Blues the edge | Scott Cullen/TSN

Draft

Dillon Dube: 2016 NHL Draft Prospect Profile | All About The Jerseyo

Read about a WHL centre slated to go in the second round.

A Quick Look at Jesse Puljujärvi | Arctic Ice Hockey

AIH looks at Puljujarvi.

Other news

Jo Paw-velski finds a new home | Fear The Fin

Great news, everyone! Jo Paw-velski has been adopted!

Perth Thunder sweep weekend series in Canberra | Pension Plan Puppets

More great news! The Perth Thunder are winning games! Whoooooo!

Dallas Stars Captain Jamie Benn Eager To Get Contract Extension Done Before Next Season | Defending Big D

Claude Giroux, Shayne Gostisbehere to have surgery on their hips, abdominals on Tuesday | Broad Street Hockey

Ville Husso: Goaltender Of The Future | St. Louis Game Time

St. Louis has a promising goalie in the pipeline.

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