October 7th is just around the corner, folks.

Here are this morning's links:

The Kovalchuk deal keeps on costing the Devils

Vintage Leaf Memories with a Leaf fan perspective on the circumvention fallout.

Early 2011 NHL Rankings

Looks like we'll be getting a stud next summer if we finish low again!..........Oh, what's that you say?  Oh.  :(

A hockey fan's guide to the NFL

New DGB

Full Speed Ahead: Director's Cut, Deleted Scenes

Heroes in Rehab with a little piece on the Maple Leafs Annual

Why doesn't Ron Wilson Just Keep his Mouth Shut?

MSU questions RW's comments about the goaltending situation.