The big bad Bruins come to town and try to finish off the Leafs' playoff hopes. Expect a lot of lazy writers to tie this to a metaphor about single-game playoff elimination, as if game 78 is the same as game 7. Puck drop is at 7:30 Eastern, let's hope it's a watchable game at least.
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Mirtle: David Clarkson and his buyout-proof contract - The Globe and Mail
Mirtle follows up on coverage done here and at mc79hockey. "I'm not worried about year six or seven or nine or eleven or twelve, when his dead cap space is the new Darcy Tucker," said Nonis.
Carter Verhaeghe Scouting Report | Five Minutes For Fighting
Tough to spell, fun to watch. Scouting report one.
Maple Leafs sign Carter Verhaeghe to entry-level deal, will join Marlies | Toronto Maple Leafs
Scouting report two. Nice to see a third rounder make the AHL, where he should contribute to the Marlies.
AHL player takes puck to mouth, Tweets horrifying selfie (Photo) | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports
Blood. A bunch of it.
