Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

A Wild* finish to the weekend of back to back travel games last night, and now the Leafs are enjoying a single day off before taking on the Bruins tomorrow night.

Leafs lose in overtime in Minnesota
And ending to make you grind your teeth.
PPP LeafsCathy Squires

*Wild as the team name, overall it was lacking wild and crazy play.

Okay, I know it's Steve Simmons but to just wanted to share the headline, because...is it opposite day? Who would have seen this coming?

SIMMONS SAYS: Maple Leafs’ William Nylander deserves more ice time because he’s just that
SIMMONS SAYS: Maple Leafs’ William Nylander talent on full display this season and he’s only getting better
Toronto SunSteve Simmons

I am vindicated from everyone who corrected me.

Easton Cowan continues to be too good for the OHL.

Skål!

Winnipeg Jets F Nikolaj Ehlers forward becomes top Danish player in NHL history | TSN
Nikolaj Ehlers quickly shook off the suggestion that he is now the Wayne Gretzky of Denmark. With an insurance goal into an empty net in Winnipeg’s 7-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday afternoon, the Jets forward became the highest-scoring Danish NHLer in history with 474 points.
TSNThe Canadian Press

Some neat history for Alberta hockey.

55 people have played NHL games for both Alberta teams
The 2024-25 National Hockey League season is the 44th campaign where t…
FlamesNationRyan Pike

NCAA committed players are leaving Jr A teams to join OHL teams, anticipating that the two leagues will come to an eligiblity agreement sooner than later.

You ever have a goal that other people think is silly, like one day owning the Dallas Cowboys?

Well, Steve and Kevin want to see a game in every CHL rink, and they're almost done!

Alright folks, enjoy your day!

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