Everyone is talking aboutt Muzzin. The new Maple Leaf will make his Maple Leafs debut in tonight’s game against the Red Wings. It’s been over a week since the last Leafs game when they destroyed the Capitals 6-3. Hopefully there’s no All-Star Break hangovers tonight.
We’ll have a preview of tonight’s game up later this morning.
ICYMI
Here’s what we wrote about yesterday.
Niemi has resurrected his career after a disastrous start to 2017-18 - Eyes On The Prize
Seemingly on the way out of the league when Montreal claimed him, Antti Niemi has now become a big part of the Canadiens’ playoff push.
Toronto Maple Leafs trade history: January 31st - ElSeldo
Six trades with some big names on the move
NHL, AHL and ECHL Hockey Contracts 101 - Katya
SPCs, one-ways, ATOs and reserve lists. It all does make sense. Trust me.
Other News
There’s a reason they call him the King
New tracking technology won’t change player evaluation methods quite yet - Anaheim Calling
The introduction of this technology is an important first step, but true change likely won’t happen for a few years.
Pominville on the trade block? - Die By The Blade
Elliotte Friedman mentioned that Jason Pominville has been mentioned in the rumor mill recently
Jake Muzzin’s a Toronto Maple Leaf, and that stings for the LA Kings - Jewels From The Crown
The Kings have lost other key players since 2014, but Jake Muzzin’s departure leaves a hole that’s hard to fill.
Former Coyote calls it a career - Five For Howling
Long-time Arizona Coyote Antoine Vermette announced today that he is stepping away from the game