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Onto the news!

Conor Timmins got a second chance in his NHL career by being traded to the Leafs, and he’s running with it.

Faith and resilience helped Conor Timmins play his way into the Maple Leafs' lineup

Friedman’s 32 thoughts came out yesterday, and there isn’t a ton here on the Leafs. That said, it seems like Toronto might be in on Gavrikov, and isn’t in on Chychrun — which is pretty much what we already knew. Even though everyone has been linked to Toronto, it seems like nobody really knows what Dubas is up to, but I suspect he’s got some tricks up his sleeves.

32 Thoughts: The latest on Jakob Chychrun and the NHL trade market

Puljujärvi to be traded?

Detroit re-signed Määttä yesterday, so their top 4 LD for the next two years is Määttä and Chiarot. Maybe they do want to trade Walman?

Marty Walsh has now officially been appointed the Executive Director of the NHLPA.

And check out some pics here from the MLSE Foundation’s “A Night With Blue & White” which took place this past Monday night:

Have a great Friday everyone!

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