The big news is the Maple Leafs have a settlement on a fixed number with term! Tyson Barrie has repertoedly chosen his number. That’s probably not the one you wanted to hear about but it’s still pretty neat. He’s going to use the number last worn by Sergei Berezin.

Now, Mitchell, if Barrie can work with the Leafs to pick a number, why can’t you?

ICYMI

Top 25 Under 25: The ones we lost - elseldo
Aging and trades are the enemy of consistency.

Neuvirth tells reporters he has a PTO with the Maple Leafs - Katya
Is going for an ex-Flyers goalie a good plan? Michal Neuvirth thinks it is!

Toronto Marlies roster breakdown: Forwards - Hardev
Looking at all the options the Toronto Marlies have at forward at this point of the summer.

Other News

Tavares healthy again, still upset with playoff loss by Maple Leafs - NHL
John Tavares is feeling healthy again, at least physically. But the Toronto Maple Leafs center admits his pride remains bruised after his team was eliminated in seven games by the Boston Bruins.

Miko Kokkonen at number 3 on the Top 25 Under 25 confirmed.

How the NHL’s hard cap is hurting its product - Broad Street Hockey
The current system is broken. Let’s break down why.

Analyzing the possible outcomes of the Nikita Gusev saga - Knights On Ice
Let’s figure this thing out.

10 Thoughts on the Lucic-Neal Trade - Matchsticks and Gasoline
"1. Calgary gets Tougher/Grittier."

Is there too much offence from the defence in today’s NHL? - TSN
Travis Yost is asking the tough questions!

And Joseph Woll has a new mask.

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