Rich Clune sure is fun to watch before games and during intermission. I'll leave it at that.

Leafs News

Recap: Preds 3, Leafs 2 | PPP
"This one went from potential blowout to a close game in the third period."

Rich Clune does not like Cody Bass | PPP
Mark Masters caught Clune saying a few frank words about Bass during intermission.

Toronto Maple Leafs have started new contract talks with Morgan Rielly | PPP
Rielly's ELC is up after this season, so the Leafs will need to re-sign him. What kind of deal should he get?

Could Nazem Kadri be traded to the St. Louis Blues? | PPP

Toronto Maple Leafs alumni suiting up for charity in Cobourg | Northumberland News
"A pair of major charitable organizations are teaming up to bring a Toronto Maple Leafs alumni game to Cobourg."

Why not a Hall of Fame Outdoor Game for Maple Leafs centennial? | The Star
"The Hall of Fame Game ought to fall next season on Nov. 12, the anniversary of the opening of Maple Leaf Gardens. Why not turn that weekend into a bigger festival of hockey for the 100th season of the Leafs and the NHL?"

Deadline Decisions: Is anyone safe on Maple Leafs roster? | Sportsnet
"NHL insider Damien Cox breaks down the Maple Leafs latest deal with San Jose, and with the trade floodgates now open, looks ahead to the next possible moves on or before the deadline."

Toronto Maple Leafs’ Mark Hunter a vital cog as team looks to build through draft | National Post
"In his second season as the Leafs director of player personnel, Hunter is the man who, among other duties, runs the Maple Leafs draft table, a role he used to pluck uber-skilled London Knights forward Mitch Marner fourth overall at last June’s NHL entry draft."

Toronto Maple Leafs Rumors: Joffrey Lupul Being Shopped Around | TOTT
"Lou Lamoriello and the Toronto Maple Leafs are apparently actively shopping Joffrey Lupul, with a view to moving the oft-injured winger."

2016 NHL Mock Draft: Toronto Maple Leafs future starts now | Digital Journal
"With what looks like the first or second pick in June, the change in philosophy will come quickly with Auston Mathews, Jesse Puljujärvi, or Patrik Laine being added to the squad. All three of these youngsters have good size, but more importantly can play excellent hockey using that size to their advantage."

Other Hockey News

Flyers totally lose to the Hurricanes because we don't win anymore. Bad! | BSH
As reported by Trump.

Rumblings: Jets still weighing options when it comes to Ladd | ESPN
"Sources have told ESPN.com that Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff has been talking to teams over the past week about captain Andrew Ladd to see what the return would be for the pending unrestricted free-agent winger as Cheveldayoff continues to debate what to do with him."

Ladd Prepares for Possible Last Home Game With Jets | THW
"When it was announced the Jets would be moving to Winnipeg, Andrew Ladd was the first face the fans in Winnipeg saw. "

Michael Del Zotto Injury Hurts Flyers In More Ways Than One | THW
"While Shayne Gostisbehere has stolen the headlines, Del Zotto is the one who has transitioned his game into valuable two-way play."

Canadiens sign Paul Byron to a three-year extension | HEOTP
"Looks like the one-time waiver claim has earned himself a spot with the Canadiens for the next few years."

Capitals Acquire Defenseman Mike Weber From Sabres | JR
"The Washington Capitals have acquired defenseman Mike Weber from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft."

Sabres trade Mike Weber to Washington for 3rd round pick in 2017 | DBDB
"The first trade domino for the Sabres has fallen, and their longest tenured player will finish his season in Washington."

John Scott story has a movie deal; Mitch Albom to write script | PD
"According to a report from Deadline Hollywood, Mandalay Sports Media has acquired the feature life rights of Scott’s tale of his life as an enforcer, and how he was selected into the NHL All-Star Game via an online fan vote." Maybe Clune can one day aspire to these heights!

2016 Stadium Series: Duchene and Mitchell See The Ice | MHH
"Fresh off the plane from their recent Canadian road trip, two Avalanche forwards inspect the site of this weekend's Stadium Series and Alumni Game."

Minnesota Nice: One Blackhawks Fan’s Perspective | THW
"On February 19th my wife, myself and our two friends embarked on the five plus hour drive to Minneapolis to attend the Stadium Series weekend festivities featuring host Minnesota Wild versus the Chicago Blackhawks. I went as a fan, and had no press credentials."

Stars put Valeri Nichushkin on Trading Block, potential Red Wings trade target? | WIIM

World Cup Team Canada First 16 Projections | Kukla's Korner
Forwards:

Jamie Benn Dallas Stars
Patrice Bergeron Boston Bruins
Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins
Ryan Getzlaf Anaheim Ducks
Claude Giroux Philadelphia Flyers
Taylor Hall Edmonton Oilers
Tyler Seguin Dallas Stars
Steve Stamkos Tampa Bay Lightning
John Tavares New York Islanders
Jonathan Toews Chicago Blackhawks

Defencemen:

Drew Doughty Los Angeles Kings
Duncan Keith Chicago Blackhawks
PK Subban Montreal Canadiens
Shea Weber Nashville Predators

Goaltenders:

Roberto Luongo Florida Panthers
Carey Price Montreal Canadiens

World Cup Team USA First 16 Projections | KK

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