Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

It's August 1st and as a fair skinned old man with no heat tolerance who works outside I say good riddance to half of summer and bring on fall!

It also means we'll be rid of the slow news cycle, head into training camp where the struggle to find things for an FTB is gone.

So, let's see what the struggle of August 1st brings us.

The Red River Métis are supporting their own and the city of Winnipeg, as they have an airport they let Winnipeg visitors use.

Joseph Woll better have a breakout season. No pressure, kid.

Toronto Maple Leafs Players to Have Breakout Seasons
As we get closer to next season, it looks like rosters are starting to form. A few players on the Maple Leafs could breakout.
Last Word On HockeyAndre Leal

Kyle Clifford is back with the Marlies!

Toronto Marlies sign veteran forward Kyle Clifford to one-year AHL contract
The Toronto Marlies have signed forward Kyle Clifford to a one-year AH…
TheLeafsNationMike Gould

After less than two season in the NHL, Kaiden Guhle got a six year deal with the Montréal Canadiens.

Travis Yost: Kaiden Guhle deal part of a longer-term trend across the NHL | TSN
Front offices are more willing than ever before to bet big – and bet early – on promising young defenders, Travis Yost writes.
TSNTravis Yost

But Dustin Wolf only got two years from the Flames. Goalie discrimination.

NHL Notebook: Calgary Flames re-sign Dustin Wolf to two-year deal
The howls will keep coming at the Calgary Saddledome as the Flames re-…
OilersNationZach Laing

Sudbury is easier to get to, even if their arena is far inferior to the Soo's. But at least NHLers will get to experience the flying wolf after they score!

BREAKING: Sudbury, not Sault, to host Elliot Lake’s NHL pre-season game
Game to feature Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins on Sept. 29
SooToday.comStephen Calverley for ElliotLakeToday

Finally, checking up on Olympic hockey, Belgium kept their match for back to back gold alive as they defeated India.

India vs Belgium HIGHLIGHTS, Paris 2024 Olympics Hockey: IND 1-2 BEL; Belgium scores two in second half to beat India
India vs Belgium HIGHLIGHTS: Check the score, updates and highlights from the IND vs BEL hockey match at the Paris Olympics being played at the Yves Du Manoir Stadium.
SportstarTeam Sportstar

Enjoy your day everyone!

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