Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

It's Sunday morning, the Maple Leafs had the night off so we all should have woken up with less of a headache than normal. They do play this afternoon at 1PM though, so don't make any plans.

With no game to distract, I am once again falling prey to the online trade deadline nonsense and I must stop myself.

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PPP LeafsActing the Fulemin

Everything is about ratings, hits, clicks, and stats, let's just assume that's why people are saying the things they do.

Real Kyper’s Trade Board 4.0: Why the Blues are open for business
Just nine days out from the NHL trade deadline, Nick Kypreos updates his trade board with some big names and writes about why St. Louis is a team to watch and how it’s taking Washington’s lead.
Sportsnet.caNick Kypreos
Maple Leafs checking centre options, Schenn in focus
Acquiring a centre is the Toronto Maple Leafs main focus ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Saturday.
Sportsnet.caSportsnet Staff
Maple Leafs Should Acquire Islanders’ Palmieri, Not Nelson - The Hockey Writers Trade Deadline Latest News, Analysis & More
Sure, Brock Nelson is the big trade chip on the block but the Maple Leafs should acquire Kyle Palmieri instead.
The Hockey WritersMike Fink

And then maybe listen to the man in charge.

The Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings at Ohio Stadium last night and now we ask, where will they go next?

Where will the NHL hold its next outdoor games? Penn State, Utah and Europe are options
The league has gone off the board for some past games -- Lake Tahoe, anyone? -- and is open to consider creative new destinations.
ESPNEmily Kaplan

Chicago and Florida made a big move ahead of the deadline, and thank you for something real to talk about.

Brigs is checking out the newest Leaf for us. Always keeping a watchful eye out.

There was also another trade! Lesser so, though.

NHL Trade Grades: Rangers Send Ryan Lindgren and Jimmy Vesey to the Avalanche
Bleacher ReportAdam Herman

Finally, it's going to happen soon, and thankfully it won't be against the Leafs.

How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record?
Alex Ovechkin isn’t far from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL scoring record.
Yahoo SportsMichelle R. Martinelli, For The Win

Enjoy your day!

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