Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

We're getting deep into the Top 25 this week, prospects are hitting the ice, and we're getting some honest to goodness news. So, I'm heading out onto the road. If you know that bridge, you can find me there later this afternoon, then I'll be off to saying hi to the Mothman, and then up to remind Habs fans John Tavares wouldn't even talk to the Canadiens in free agency.

I always take off work during the busy periods and everyone finds out how much easier things are without me, then I come back and ruin things. So, sorry about next week.

So, as the summer counts down to training camp, here are some things to talk about.

Brian isn't slacking off however, he's up watching pre-season MHL (Russian Jr) games, and good for him. Someone needs to keep us up to date.

He watched not one, not two, but three PRESEASON games for us. We all owe him a dollar.

Seriously, buy him a beer or something.

Tip Jar

So, is it time to trade him? Well, check out his Top 25 story later on...

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs should trade Nick Robertson before training camp
As the 2024 NHL offseason kicked off, <a href=“https://theleafsnation.…
TheLeafsNationShane Seney

If you're in or up for a trip to Brampton, Max Domi and Mitch Marner will be playing in a charity game there.

Hockey Night in Brampton: Max Domi joins the 2024 All-star lineup
City of Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown is thrilled to announce that Toronto Maple Leafs star Max Domi will be joining the All-star lineup for Hockey Night in Brampton 2024. Joining Domi on the roster are former pro defenceman Phil Oreskovic and former NHL forwards Nick Kypreos and Anthony Stewart.
Hockey Night in Bramptonfazal

Random jersey rankings? Hell yeah.

NHL reds, ranked
In any given NHL game, there is a greater than 1-in-3 chance that one of the teams is wearing a red jersey.…
RMNBPeter Hassett

Yeah well, just wait for the new place.

The Saddledome is among the most affordable NHL arenas for families, according to an Action Network study
Folks, there are few things as fun as going to a National Hockey Leagu…
FlamesNationRyan Pike

The Professional Hockey Players Association is dedicated to serving AHL and ECHL players, and has brought on board someone from the CFL Players Association and they've good work. Under Brian Ramsay the CFLPA joined other labour unions in solidarity by partnering with the Ontario Federation of Labour, brough in new safety regulations, and better post-playing time benefits for the players. Minor league player unions seem to actually care about player safety. That's odd.

You can read about him at 3 Down Nation.

CFLPA executive director Brian Ramsay to leave union by end of next month
Brian Ramsay is stepping down as executive director of the CFL Players’ Association, the union announced Thursday. The CFLPA said Ramsay “is pursuing a new opportunity,” and will leave the organization at the end of September.
MooseJawToday.com

Finally, speaking of vacations. If you're going to be in Holland's Landing on the 16th, you can find the Stanley Cup and Sam Bennett there.

Hometown hockey star bringing Stanley Cup to East Gwillimbury
Holland Landing’s Sam Bennet gets a day with cup Aug. 16
NewmarketToday.caJoseph Quigley

Enjoy your week everyone!

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