Tuesday's FTB: Leafs back tomorrow

Now let's revel in the Sabres' misfortunes:

Sources indicate #Sabres players met with owner Terry Pegula and GM Kevyn Adams today in Montreal.

Summary of message: “We believe in you. The solution is within this room.”

Pegula professed faith in Adams, Ruff, and apparently told players to not expect a big trade.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) December 16, 2024

This is so corporate. Send in the oldest, greyest guy in a suit and have him tell you some things you know aren't true.

After a meeting with owner Terry Pegula on Monday, the Buffalo Sabres know their job is to get out of their slump together.

If that doesn't happen, it's hard to pinpoint where it goes from here. (@EricEngels) https://t.co/tSTutaOTMe
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 16, 2024

Is it time for the Sabres to make a major shakeup to the roster? Is this shaping up to be a lost season for the Rangers? Are the Capitals a true Cup contender?

More from @mike_p_johnson in Hot or Not presented by @MontanasBBQ: https://t.co/KKjt2ZE00M pic.twitter.com/2YtPhNxUNa
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) December 17, 2024

#WorldJuniors Ice Chips from @markhmasters - Easton Cowan skated in a regular sweater for the first time since Team Canada's camp opened, and his return bumps 16-year-old phenom Gavin McKenna down the lineup: https://t.co/jv7Y7v0Z9b pic.twitter.com/gIY6GtzExD
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) December 16, 2024

Strong defence moves the Netherlands to the final Olympic Qualifier round in Sweden!💪
Read more here🔗⬇️https://t.co/Sg6IbKjMEt #IIHF pic.twitter.com/tdt07fpS1h
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) December 16, 2024

All the rest of the Olympic Qualification news is here:

Monday featured Lian Bichsel continuing his notable start with the @DallasStars, Kiefer Sherwood scoring a natural hat trick for the @Canucks and Carter Verhaeghe helping the @FlaPanthers prevail in their #StanleyCup Final rematch.#NHLStats: https://t.co/zk2rq4a8Qv pic.twitter.com/FxoTIQHw80
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) December 17, 2024

And that's today sorted for you, discussion topic is in the header picture.

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