Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

The Detroit Red Wings are in town tonight for the final pre-season game, and I'm assuming we'll see most of the opening night roster and a few players who are still fighting for some spots.

Hopefully it's a good game without injuries, and the internet gods smile on me while I work at the border and my phone keeps bouncing between US and Canadian towers, disconnecting my stream every 30 seconds. Fun!

Speaking of injuries...

Second round of cuts and injury news
No serious injuries.
PPP LeafsCathy Squires

There will be more in the preview later about that.

Everyone loves the new kid!

Why the first impression of Maple Leafs hopeful Nikita Grebenkin is probably fun
“I enjoy every day,” says Russian winger trying to make the jump from the KHL.
Toronto StarKevin McGran

Until they don't....

With Patches still unsigned everyone is wondering what the move will be to make room to bring him on officially. Kämpf? Liljegren?

Former Leafs goalie Jack Campbell will sit out as he seeks help.

Red Wings goalie Jack Campbell enters NHL/NHLPA player assistance program
Detroit Red Wings goalie Jack Campbell is entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program, the league and union announced Sunday. Campbell will
The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around LethbridgeLethbridge Herald

And this is how I learned he's on the Red Wings.

The NCAA wants the best of the best. With Braxton Whitehead of the WHL challenging them by committing to the University of Arizona, they need to act fast on whether that will be allowed or not, because neither of them will back down.

Source: Vote upcoming that could clear way for major junior players in NCAA hockey - College Hockey | USCHO.com
The NCAA is prepared to vote on a proposal that will allow Canadian major junior players to be immediately eligible to play college hockey.
College Hockey | USCHO.comJim Connelly

We're ready right? It'll be a year of relentless positivity! Maybe.

NHL Power Rankings: One reason for optimism for all 32 teams – Sportsnet.ca
Sportsnet.caAlly Chesham

He's not officially retired, but he travelled to Quebec City for a preseason game with the Bruins, and said he could come back with someone else...

Patrice Bergeron Would ‘Consider’ NHL Return Away From Boston
Joining an NHL front office seems to be in Patrice Bergeron’s future and the Bruins great would “consider” taking a job outside of Boston.
NESN.comGreg Dudek

Finally, it feels like the adults were the ones on the ice in this Peewee game...

Adults, coach caught on camera brawling at kids’ hockey tournament in Hamilton
Several adults and at least one coach were involved in a wild brawl at a Klevr Super League (KSL) hockey game in Hamilton on the weekend.
Toronto SunDan Bilicki

Enjoy your day!

And behave.

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