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Miscellaneous Leafs Thoughts - Pension Plan Puppets
Some Leafs thoughts for the lull.

Happy Trade-iversary! Nikolai Borschevsky’s run with the Maple Leafs ends early - Pension Plan Puppets
A popular part of the ‘93 run wasn’t a long time Leaf, but his name is familiar with generations.

2018 NHL Playoff Races: Between the Predators and the Sabres are some tight contests - Pension Plan Puppets
One of them is the tie atop the Atlantic.

Adam Brooks completes comeback in overtime, Toronto Marlies top Utica 3-2 - Pension Plan Puppets
And Garret Sparks sets new franchise record for wins in a season!

Stuff We Didn’t Write

Leafs’ bonus babies are playing the numbers game | Toronto Star
William Nylander needs one goal in Toronto’s final two games to equal Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner in entry-level bonuses.

Leafs Geeks Podcast – 2nd Term Report Cards (Forwards)

Pick your poison: How the Atlantic Division's 3 juggernauts stack up | theScore.com
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Toronto Maple Leafs Notebook: Preparing for the Playoffs

14 confirmed dead in junior hockey team bus crash - CBC News
The RCMP confirmed 14 fatalities and 14 injuries in a collision involving the Humboldt Branco's bus in Saskatchewan on Friday, with rescue efforts ongoing late into the evening.

Mike Babcock addresses the Humboldt Broncos tragedy

Bob McKenzie to the rescue: some clarity on the 4-player recall rule

Saturday Night’s Action

Recap: Leafs win 4-2, finish a record-setting season

Tanks for the Memories: Isles Tie it Late, Tavares Wins it in Overtime 4-3

Recap and Ranker: Canes top Lightning 3-2 in OT

Solar Bears fall to Stingrays, prepare for playoff battle | Pro Hockey News
Based on the way the game was played, the series could be one of the best in the early stages of the post-season. As for who might have an edge in the mental game, that could be left for debate.

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