Leafs' nightmarish slide rolls on
A once devastating power-play - the foundation of offence for Kessel, Bozak and van Riemsdyk – has gone completely cold, 0-11 on the road trip and 2-21 in the past seven games.

Maple Leafs shut out by Blues amid trade buzz
The Star's game recap. It has an auto-play video, but at least it loads on mute.

And uh, that's all the game recaps for last night. Mirtle hasn't posted one yet (WTF, James?!?), and Sportsnet attached an extremely loud auto-play video to their recap so I refuse to link to it.

Mark Hunter talks Maple Leafs future, NHL challenges and Connor McDavid
McGran interviews the Leaf director of player personnel

YouTube video: Watch Zetterberg score from behind the net off the back of the goalies head.

Puck Daddy video highlight of the Rob Blake number retirement ceremony
He calls over Norstrom and had him stand at his left side, where he skated for so many years. It was the "you can be my wingman any time" Top Gun moment of hockey retirement ceremonies.

The NHL All-Star Games Greatest Moments
It has a reputation as a tedious showcase of stars playing fake hockey, but, with this event now approaching 60 years, there have been some truly amazing moments in it's history. The Cannon has picked a few for you to check out, including that time alleged "star" Rick DiPietro allowed the fastest goal ever in an All Star Game.

And... that's all the interesting links I can find for now. It's a slow news morning so far. I'll add links if any pop up, but it looks like much of the hockey media world has called it quits early for the All-Star break.

If you're bored, the Rangers and Penguins have a matinee game starting at 12:30EST, which should be some good hockey. It's on Sportsnet and the main NBC network.

Also, via Jeffler at TLN, can anyone explain what the fuck is going on in this picture?

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