This either means we’ve got just over 24 hrs to go nuts speculating on who gets cut, or  our evil front office will spring the non-waiver cuts on us at approximately 12:30 pm today, sending poor bloggers scrambling to report.  Yay?

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Recap: Preponderance of Penalties Provided Power Play Practice, Primarily - Pension Plan Puppets
Leafs lose 3-2 in a shootout in an ugly, ugly game.

WATCH: Maple Leafs prospect Eemeli Rasanen scores four points vs London Knights - Pension Plan Puppets
The Leafs second round pick put on a show last night.

2017 Atlantic Division preview - Pension Plan Puppets
Who is up and who is down?

Other news

Little Caesars Arena delivers with extra toppings | Toronto Star
New home of Detroit Red Wings blows away Joe Louis Arena and revitalizes downtown while paying tribute to hockey past.

Game 8x Recap: Who Cares if it’s the Preseason, the Jackets Beat the Penguins - The Cannon
Don’t tell me it’s just the preseason, because it will in no way take away from the joy that is in my heart.

Canadiens vs. Senators Top Six Minutes: A strong finish with a 9-2 win - Eyes On The Prize
Habs dominate in their final pre-season game.

Underpowered Dallas Stars Finish Preseason with 5-1 Loss to Minnesota - Defending Big D
The Stars were without their top offensive players, and it showed in a relatively uninspired effort in St. Paul

Phil Kessel Makes Appearance on College Gameday - PensBurgh
Amongst a sea of football fans in Virginia, one opportunistic hockey fan let the nation know one very important fact.

Penguins release Jay McClement from PTO - PensBurgh
Veteran center Jay McClement’s bid to make the Penguins falls just short as he gets cut today

Ville Pokka clears waivers, assigned to AHL Rockford - Second City Hockey
The Finnish defenseman has played in the AHL the past three seasons.

What the Hell Are the Flames Doing? - Matchsticks and Gasoline
September has been ugly for this franchise.

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