The Flames are in town tonight as the Leafs squeeze in two more games before the All-Star Game break. Matthew Tkachuk will undoubtedly be a focal point on the Flames given his recent incident with Zack Kassian.

The Maple Leafs had yet another serious injury yesterday. This practice mannequin’s hand fell off.

Really, I think they’ve been pushing him too hard. The mannequin needs better load management.

We’ll have a preview of tonight’s game out later this morning.

Other News

Nathan Gerbe is representing the little guys in the NHL. Of course everyone is little next to 6’9 Zdeno Chara, but Gerbe is a bit extra little.

The NHL released the rosters for the Canada vs. USA Elite Women’s event at the All-Star Game.

Vegas Golden Knights fire coach Gerard Gallant, Peter DeBoer to take over - Knights On Ice
Coaching change comes in the middle of a four-game losing streak.

Should the Dallas Stars Hire Gerard Gallant? - Defending Big D
The Golden Knights’ head coach was fired today in a shocking announcement. Will the Stars take a swing at the hot new commodity?

Using numbers to bust the myth of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s bad defense - Raw Charge
The Lightning are, and have been, a good defensive team.

Hockey player checked from behind in rec game awarded $700K - CBC News
A beer league hockey player who suffered a head injury almost eight years ago should get more than $700,000 from the player who crashed into him, an Ontario court has ruled.

From The Branches