Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

There was no Leafs game to overreact to last night, which is good! And there also isn't one tonight, which is also good!

Two nights of no stress, anger, joy, wonder, and whatever other emotions you feel.

We will talk Leafs, but first up, the wonderful history of the old banana peel gag.

John Tavares? Still good. Who knew?

Tavares continuing to hold off Father Time for Maple Leafs | NHL.com
Forward remains productive at age 34 while passing on love of hockey to his kids
NHL logoMike Zeisberger

Yeah, yeah, the Leafs will always regret trades.

Leafs may regret deadline trade as former forward shines early with new team
The Toronto Maple Leafs very well may live to regret trading prospect forward Connor Dewar, who is now thriving with the Pittsburgh Penguins since being acquired.
YardbarkerNo Author Provided

This move by the Leafs was very Knies.

Maple Leafs’ Gamble on Matthew Knies Has Paid Off - The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest News, Analysis & More
Matthew Knies has turned into a huge asset for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Were the Maple Leafs right not to trade him for Mikko Rantanen?
The Hockey WritersThe Old Prof

Patrick Maroon is done in 12 more games.

Blackhawks’ Pat Maroon says he’s retiring after season
Chicago Blackhawks forward Pat Maroon will be hanging up his skates at the end of the season.
Sportsnet.caAssociated Press

In business news, KO Sports is being sold, 44 players will move agencies.

44 Players Affected by Massive NHL Agency Sale Worth Over $460 Million
NHL insider Frank Seravalli dropped some major news today, revealing that the player agency firm KO Sports, owned by agent Kurt Overhardt, is being purchased by competitor agency Wasserman.
YardbarkerGraham Montgomery

Was Shanahan or Dubas holding back Sheldon Keefes attitude in Toronto?

“Don’t remember him being so brash in Toronto”: NHL fans react to Devils HC Sheldon Keefe blasting John Kovacevic for his post-game comments
After the New Jersey Devils were defated by the Ottawa Senators in Saturday’s game at Prudential Center, coach Sheldon Keefe reacted to defenseman John Kovacevic’s post-game comments.
SportskeedaMike Whitaker

Top prospect Michael Misa scored his 60th goal this season.

Misa Makes History: NHL Draft Prospect Nets 60th Goal, Joins OHL Elite - Ontario Hockey League
Michael Misa hit the 60-goal mark, tying for the fourth most goals by a draft-eligible player in OHL history. The projected top NHL Draft pick continues his record-setting season, solidifying his place among the league’s all-time greats.
Ontario Hockey LeagueAustin Jack

In the NCAA Women's final, Wisconsin was given a rare opportunity: a penalty shot with 18 seconds left in the game. And they scored.

Then, they won the game.

Wisconsin beats Ohio State in Frozen Four final OT for eighth women’s hockey title
Kirsten Simms scored the tying goal late and then had the game-winner in overtime to give Wisconsin a 4-3 victory over Ohio State in the national championship.
Journal Sentinel, Journal Sentinel

Leafs prospects were heating up as their seasons wind down.

Finally, a couple NHL referees ruined a perfectly good goalie fight.

Enjoy your day everyone!

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