The Centennial Classic Alumni Game will begin at noon today, and Canada plays the US in the World Juniors at 3:30. We will have a GDT for you!

Mirtle: Leafs-Wings alumni relish one more day in NHL spotlight - The Athletic
Brendan Shanahan appeared in the arena hallway with his Maple  Leafs hockey bag, just outside the dressing rooms. He wasn’t sure where  to go.

New Year’s Eve date vs. Canada dream for American Leafs prospects - The Star
U.S.  forward Jeremy Bracco brings ‘sick’ skills to ACC ice one more time  before world junior tournament swings to Montreal for quarter-finals.

Matthews was always 'special,' former teammate Larkin says - CP
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A Look at Frederik Gauthier Frederik - Editor in Leaf

Straw men, good guys and Micheal Haley - Fear the Fin
Hockey criticism can be petty sometimes, you guys.

Have a fun and safe New Year’s Eve. It’s been a great one for PPP, but we couldn’t have done it without all of you!

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