Good morning!

It’s the weekend, and for those of you in Ontario it’s the start of March break. Nine days of the children running around the house as the walls close in on you and you pray it’s already Friday.

The Maple Leafs are in Edmonton tonight and are flexing their muscles to force the Oilers to play at 5PM local time so the game starts at a decent time in Toronto.

There’s not a lot going on until then, so I’ll see everyone at 11 for the preview.

And now, the news:

CWHL Playoffs: Toronto Furies win game one!

The Toronto Furies turned their five-game winning streak into six last night.

Are the Maple Leafs Big & Tough Enough For Playoff Hockey?

As long as they score more goals than their opponent, I’m fine with them.

BREAKING: Shane Wright Granted Exceptional Status - The OHL Collective

He’s really cheering hard for Flint to go on a hot streak to end the season so Kingston finishes last.

Not All Is Lost In Buffalo

It’s true. The Science Museum just re-opened its observatory!

The Benefits and Challenges for the New Jersey Devils Giving Out an Offer Sheet

#1 - No one does offer sheets

Golden Knights sign Mark Stone to 8-year contract extension

The Maple Leafs ended their three day signing streak, but Vegas picked up the slack

Colorado Avalanche lose Gabriel Landeskog for up to six weeks

That is.....not good.

Five Thoughts For Friday

They aren’t all terrible.

Hockey Family Photo Album, Page 2

Let’s end things on a positive note. Enjoy your Saturday!

From The Branches