The Maple Leafs are off to Philadelphia to see the Flyers tonight. It’s the start of another set of back-to-back games, everyone’s favourite on the schedule! The second game will be against the Avalanche in Toronto on Wednesday.

We’ll have a preview of tonight’s cheese steak fest out later this morning.

What’s up with JvR? - Broad Street Hockey
He has four goals this season. Is that due to a lack of opportunities or a lack of converting

ICYMI
Here’s what we wrote about yesterday.

Introducing Greg Moore: the new head coach of the Toronto Marlies - Hardev
The Marlies new coach has a lot of positive buzz.

What is Dermott going to be? - Arvind
Will Keefe give Travis Dermott a chance to show his stuff in a more meaningful role?

Leafs prospect Mikko Kokkonen named to Finland’s WJC camp roster - Katya
Team Canada also announced their camp roster today.

The True All-Decade Leafs (of my heart) - Brigstew
You cannot talk about the Leafs of the 2010’s without including these players.

Franzen on Babcock: “The worst person I’ve ever met” - Katya
Expressen interviewed Johan Franzen who corroborates Chris Chelios’s podcast comments.

Other News

The Devils lost to the Sabres 7-1 last night. They really look like they simply do not care at all anymore. Check out this goal.

Capitals Trade Chandler Stephenson to Golden Knights - Japers' Rink
[SPECIES: The first domino falls!]

Blackhawks to investigate abuse allegations against Marc Crawford - Second City Hockey
Crawford has been accused of physical abuse while coaching the Canucks and Kings.

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