On Sunday, Leafs’ twitter lost their minds with news that Kyle Dubas was in New York watching the Rangers-Flames game. Clearly, he was scouting players on either team for a Nylander trade.

Except it turns out he was in New York mostly to meet with Nylander’s agent, who lives in New York, and likely just went to the game while he was in town.

Yesterday, there was then news that Kyle Dubas was was in Philadelphia to watch the Flyers-Hurricanes game. With Nylander’s agent not also living in Philadelphia, more speculation about a scouting outing for a Willy trade were rampant! But once again Bob McKenzie put those rumours to bed.

At this point in time, Dubas is scrambling all over the globe... trying to unlock the secret, find the magic amulet, do SOMETHING that will get Nylander to sign.

I would read this spy thriller. Someone write it!

ONTO THE LINKS!

Frankie’s back in town | by Katya, telling us all about the hilarious news of Corrado returning to Toronto.

Miscellaneous Leaf Thoughts: Matthews’ Defence and Other Rants | by Fulemin, which is clearly the fault of Greedlander.

Recap: Toronto Marlies defeat Hartford Wolf Pack, 3-2 | by Species

ICYMI - Back to Excited Podcast - Episode 35: Deja Blue | by Arvind and Fulemin

The Monday Marlie: Get Ready For Moore | by Jacob Stoller at TLN

Mirtle Notebook: Things I think about the Maple Leafs, Vol. 1 | by James Mirtle at The Athletic, your optimistic read of the day after two sub-par performances the last two games.

MLHS staff wrote out a full transcript of Bob McKenzie’s comments on the Nylander situation

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

What will happen on the Nylander front this week?

He signs a bridge deal102
He signs a long-term deal60
He gets traded28
Nothing happens, the stalemate continues196
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