The headline was brought to you by a text our own baseball annie sent last night, and it sums things up pretty well.

It was only a pre-season game remember, so shrug it off and let’s move on to tonight’s game, or, if you’re like me, keep waiting for the real thing in October.

Here are your links.

TLN tries to sort out the Lupul nonsense that’s going on.

MLHS previews the season for the Leafs

The Rangers have a leadership void as Blue Seat Blogs points out.

FFH looks back at the first season and a half of John Chayka

The view of last nights game from the other side.

Jake Virtanen is back baby! I’m back to being excited about him!

Enjoy your day everyone!

From The Branches