News broke last night that the NHLPA has rejected the NHL's new realignment plan for the 2012-2013 season. Afterwards, the NHL announced that they will be keeping the current conference and divisional alignment for at least one more season due to the NHLPA's decision. This doesn't really impact the Leafs, other than the obvious diminished playoff chances that would come from playing in a smaller division. I'm sure ownership groups in the Western Conference are less than thrilled. Anyways, here are the links:

Poor PK does not reflect well on Ron Wilson

Jeff Blair of the G & M chimes in with his yearly hockey column

Maple Leafs assign Frattin to Marlies

Update from CP, courtesy of the G & M

Other Montreal Canadien fan complaints

#1: Why do we stink?

Has the term "All-Star" lost its meaning?

VLM ponders that very question

Rynnas, Marlies blank Oklahoma City

MarliesHQ with the recap

Marlies roster sees significant changes

Kyle the Reporter on all of the changes

Top 11 of 2011: Hockey's Babe and more

New one from Diamond Cuts and Wax Stains

Burke, Leafs change approach to building lineup

Luke Hardonkulous from the Hockey Writers has this one

Kessel, Lupul leading Leafs offense isn't all good

Another good one from Mr. Hardonk

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