From 32 Thoughts: Nashville, Calgary, and Chicago are among the teams looking for centres right now. Presumably many more are, too. Unfortunately for them, no one likes giving them up. Boy, it sure would be a good idea to trade a player many think is a centre, but generally sucks at the position, for top dollar.

Also in 32 Thoughts, the Bruins are being emotional and settling grudges instead of winning games. It likely won't bite them in the tail, but it's funny for the moment.

Friedman has questions about Stolarz being able to play a full season.

Clayton Keller compared Dylan Guenther to Auston Matthews – or I should say, below Matthews but not far away.

There's a story about two former Leafs, Spencer Carbery and Rasmus Sandin. It was about how Carbery gave Sandin time to reflect on his season for a couple weeks before their end-of-season meeting. It reminded me in stark contrast to the Leafs end-of-season clown show where everything has to be done, power moves are made, emotions are high, and no one's had time to think. Unfortunately, that's also when the biggest decisions tend to get made.

32 Thoughts: Wild’s Kirill Kaprizov should be in Hart Trophy race
Kirill Kaprizov never has received strong Hart Trophy consideration, but it looks like that’s about to change. The Wild star is sending an early message that he deserves to be a candidate.
Sportsnet| October 23, 2024, 10:00 PM

How are the Leafs (only a handful of games in) different from last season?

How different are the 2024-25 Maple Leafs from last season?
At 4-3-0 to start the season, this week the Maple Leafs had a well-executed win against Tampa Bay, but followed it up with a stinker against Columbus. What have we learned about this group so far? Justin Bourne considers a few points.
Sportsnet| October 23, 2024, 4:37 PM

This article talks about some new technologies for highlights that the NHL is using.

How the NHL pulled off its new goal simulation animations -- and what comes next
Hockey is a sport of constant motion. The new feature allows fans to see how every part of a chance develops.
ESPNGreg Wyshynski

The Utah Blanks are out two RHD for a very long period of time. Luckily it doesn't damper their playoff aspirations one percentage point.

Ahahahahaha.

Some prospect insight ahead of the 2025 draft.

Top takeaways from NHL Central Scouting’s 2025 Draft watch list
There’s no surprises at the top, but how does the rest of the pack play out?
Daily FaceoffSteven Ellis

Only one game last night:

Happy Thor's Day!

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