Good morning and welcome to another day of no hockey!

Remember when we used to get to watch stuff like this on a weekly basis?

Yeah, me neither. The good news is that Auston Matthews has still found a way to show off his athletic prowess in quarantine, with the help of a special guest...

In case you missed it, Leafs goalie Frederik Andersen is currently billeting with Auston Matthews in Arizona, marathoning Love Island and, apparently, perfecting niche, location-specific trick shots.

Leafs’ Frederik Andersen eager to save season: ‘We owe it to the fans’

Though Andersen has said that the two haven’t spent any time practicing together yet, playing goalie for Auston Matthews seems as good of a way to stay game-ready as any.

ICYMI

Fulemin answered all of your burning hockey and not-hockey questions in the newest edition of the mailbag:

Mailbag: Plague Vacation Edition

Sans hockey, the NHL has been working on its agreements with other leagues, including the Canadian junior leagues:

NHL extends transfer agreements, continues to contingency plan for a return to play

Leafs News

Jake Muzzin says that he’s good to go whenever everyone else is good to go:

Toronto Maple Leafs D Jake Muzzin says hand injury completely healed - TSN.ca

Sportsnet breaks down Mitch Marner’s ridiculous goal against the San Jose Sharks:

Inside the Highlight Reel: How to master Mitch Marner’s backhand toe drag

If you’re having trouble remembering, it was this goal:

The Athletic looks at one of the Leafs’ newest signings, defenseman Kristians Rubins:

'You knew he was all in': Why Kristians Rubins' NHL dreams...

From Around the League

The Carolina Hurricanes are moving towards breaking their affiliation with the Charlotte Checkers:

Report: Hurricanes likely to move AHL affiliation (updated with statement from Checkers)

This is the latest of several AHL affiliation switches that happened this season:

And the Pittsburgh Penguins have signed a literal giant:

Pittsburgh Penguins sign 6’6” Czech forward Radim Zohorna

Have a great day everyone!

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