Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

It's the fourth of July, and as the Americans are celebrating their country by blowing up a small piece of it, we're three days last our holiday, and back to work. Unless you don't work Tuesdays or have vacation time. Like my entire family. Who are now home. All. Day.

Sigh.

So, the Leafs made their big signings, and we've taken the time to argue about them. What now?

We could sit and talk and talk and tweet and skeet and post all about the Matthews and Nylander extensions but we have a whole year for that. Let's not get into it right away.

First up, we can sleep in, which I clearly did. That's one great thing we can do now that the big part of free agency is over.

Second. We can walk the dog. Because he's biting our feet right now and barking at you.

We'll talk about the rest later. Here's some news.

(Stop it. I'm typing as fast as I can)

One minor signing yesterday from the Leafs.

Dylan Gambrell signed by Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs did sign Gambrell.

It's never too early to look ahead. Well it is, but still.

2024 NHL Draft: A very early top 32 ranking
Macklin Celebrini and Cole Eiserman are among the top names to watch for the 2024 selection.

When you're teased with a major cap increase, you bet on yourself.

Short contracts and bonus money prove to be popular in NHL free agency this year | TSN
Short contracts were a popular route for players and teams willing to take moderate risks and kick money down the road.

Oh no, poor Senators.

SNAPSHOTS: Alex DeBrincat’s contract demands holding up trade from Ottawa Senators
Notes from development camp

Okay, that's all I can give you as someone bites my keyboard to get me to stop.

Enjoy your day everyone!