This morning, we've got a smattering of everything from all the usual suspects. Thoughts on the Mike Richards trade that could have been, more on the draft, the NHL's involvement in the coming Winter Olympics, some thoughts on John-Michael Liles, not to mention some pretty funny photos of the NHL's newest prospects.
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KHL luring Russians away from NHL
NHL clubs increasingly wary of drafting Russian players, ever since KHL began enticing homegrown talent to stick around. Dave Shoalts reports.
What to Expect in 2011-12: John-Michael Liles
Joe Cino with a fee numbers over at MLHS.
Maple Leafs 2011 NHL Draft Review
Alex Tran with the story at MLHS.
NHL continues to drag out Olympic decision
No answers coming on plans for 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Bruce Dowbiggin reports.
"I have no idea who you are."
Fallen Leafs shares with us a senior moment between Cliff Fletcher and Scotty Bowman.
NATION RADIO
The Nation Network - which includes Canucks Nation, Oilers Nation, Flames Nation, and, of course, Leafs Nation - talk about the draft.
Kadri and Kulemin were absolutely part of the Richards trade attempt
Michael Langlois muses on the implications of this.
