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CWHL News: Markham Thunder and Toronto Furies 2018-19 season schedule - Pension Plan Puppets
The season begins on Saturday, October 13.

Toronto Maple Leafs Training Camp and Preseason Battles - Pension Plan Puppets
Who is going to make the roster?

Mailbag: The Leafs’ Fourth Line and Social Media Ethics - Pension Plan Puppets
All that and more in this edition of the mailbag.

Who is waiver exempt on the Maple Leafs? - Pension Plan Puppets
You can’t argue Leafs rosters without knowing your waiver exemptions and why it matters.

Toronto Maple Leafs prospect report: Who’s playing where in North America - Pension Plan Puppets
Get the details on where to go for your next SDA fix.

Around the NHL

Forsberg pays tribute to Avicii with goalie mask - Second City Hockey
Anton Forsberg’s mask features a portrait of the late musician.

Sens Release Embarrassing Promotional Video - Silver Seven
This deserves to be here again

He forgot Joseph Woll, but otherwise good.

BREAKING: Steve Yzerman told #TBLightning players in a meeting today he’s stepping aside as GM to be in advisory role, per source. BriseBois taking over as GM.

— Joe Smith (@JoeSmithTB) September 11, 2018

Word on the street suggests trade talks involving Erik Karlsson have intensified again in the last 24-36hrs. Told negotiations ongoing & Sens exploring current options. We’ve heard this all before, but with camps about to start, we shall see if this saga finally comes to an end.

— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) September 11, 2018

NHL - Brock Boeser overcomes devastating setbacks to be rising young star for the Vancouver Canucks
The 21-year-old and his family have overcome a lot just to get here, as he looks to improve upon a breakout rookie season.