It’s almost Labour Day, the unofficial end of summer. That means it’s time to wrap up our Maple Leafs Top 25 Under 25. We’re going out with a bang today, releasing all three this morning. You all know who is left; Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Mitch Marner. But what will the order be? UPDATE: HERE THEY ARE!

Top 25 Under 25: William Nylander is #3
Top 25 Under 25: Mitch Marner Cashes In At #2
Top 25 Under 25: Auston Matthews reigns at #1 again

Kevin Papetti created a Sporcle for you to do after you finish reading those. It takes us back in time our 2014 Top 25 Under 25. How many can you name? I’ll give you a freebie to get you started in Josh Leivo. He was on every list we made until this year.

ICYMI
Here’s what we wrote about yesterday.

Women’s Hockey News: Damkronorna standing up and speaking #ForTheFuture - Nafio and Annie
Haven’t we heard this one before? Can’t national federations find a new tune to play?

The NHL’s Collective Bargaining Agreement Might Get Terminated, Or Maybe Not - Fulemin
Will there be a lockout in 2020? Next month is a big step to decide that.

Other News

The Growlers still don’t have a signed lease to play in their arena this coming season.

Newfoundland Growlers’ owner makes a road trip to check out rink in Trois Rivieres Quebec- The Telegram
“We can’t agree to what’s been offered us when it comes to Mile One. We’ve had it with them, just like just everyone else whose dealt with them, so that means we must consider alternatives." - Growlers owner Dean MacDonald

Sabres defender Matt Hunwick to miss 2019-20 season - Die By The Blade
Neck injury may be the end to the journeyman’s career.

Ward signs one-day contract, retires from NHL with Carolina Hurricanes - Canes Country
Cam Ward played last season?

Peters says Lucic is in 'phenomenal shape,' talks potential lines - Sportsnet.ca
Milan Lucic wasn't very effective with the Edmonton Oilers in 2018-19. Will the 2019-20 season be different now that he's on the Calgary Flames? [SPECIES: LOL]

Apparently the Stanley Cup went missing last week - St. Louis Game Time
Who knew that the keeper of the Cup would have the same problems as a family coming home from a European vacation?

Energy Drink Settlement - Home
Are you Canadian? Have you ever drank Red Bull? They owe you $10! Mitch Marner must be owed millions. Maybe this is the secret cap circumventing ploy MLSE has come up with to sign both Marner and Jake Gardiner?

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