Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

Well, the win streak has come to it's inevitable end, in a predictable way. The first game back from a Western road trip is usually a loss and the Vegas Golden Knights gave us just that.

Recap: Vegas takes advantage of some Leafs mistakes, busts the streak
What goes up must come down. That Reaves goal, though.
PPP LeafsCathy Squires

Vegas gave as good as they got last week, and at least one arena full of Leafs fans went home happy. It's just too bad they all had to fly home

Well, we knew they wouldn't win out the season but it would have been nice to get to double digits. So, we'll just pick ourselves up and start a new streak Thursday night against the Coyotes.

Elsewhere...

I would take no cups if it meant taxing the wealthy properly.

Allan Lanthier: Canadians want the Stanley Cup back in Canada. The CRA? Not so much
Recent CRA tax cases concerning signing bonuses and RCAs will make life even harder for Canadian teams. Read more.
Financial PostSpecial to Financial Post

Uh, yeah.

Is this finally the year for the Maple Leafs?
The Toronto Maple Leafs are riding a seven-game win streak and could enter rare territory with another victory on Tuesday. Lindsay Dunn with the Stanley Cup talk that is now circling around the team.
CityNews Toronto

Adding top players would really put them over the edge.

Snipers like Jake Guentzel are rarely available at Trade Deadline – and contenders should pounce
If the Penguins move Guentzel, the pieces acquired could kickstart a roster overhaul.
Daily FaceoffFrank Seravalli

But, is it really a strong business market?

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says Winnipeg is a ‘strong NHL market’ | TSN
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he doesn’t think the Winnipeg Jets’ attendance issues are a red flag for the team’s viability.
TSNThe Canadian Press

It's almost time for the second PWHL draft declaration period.

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE (PWHL) ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL DRAFT DECLARATION PROCESS
Professional Women's Hockey Leagueamclellan

Maple Leafs prospect Easton Cowan was on TSN1050 to talk about playing in London.

Cowan on his 26-game point streak, what he learned in Leafs camp and playing for Dale Hunter
London Knights forward and Leafs draft pick, Easton Cowan, joins us to chat about his 26-game point streak in the OHL, what he learned in Leafs camp, if being a Leafs draft pick changed his life, playing for Dale Hunter and more.
TSN

Superfans are what makes sports great.

PWHL superfan Debbie Harrison ‘living the dream’ while soaking up league’s inaugural season | CBC Sports
The cameras on the PWHL broadcasts have lingered on the faces of the young fans in the stands. But the creation of the PWHL has been just as much of a dream come true for 64-year-old Debbie Harrison.
CBCKarissa Donkin

Since they mostly wear cages, no?

Should fighting be allowed in college hockey?
Following the brawl between Alaska and Arizona State, The Rink Live college beat writers offer their thoughts on dropping the gloves.
The Rink LiveMick Hatten

If you're a high schooler in the GTA and need volunteer hours, the national JrA championship needs you.

Volunteers needed for national hockey championship in Oakville - inHalton | Local Online News
The best Junior A hockey teams in the country will be descending on Oakville in May and organizers are looking for volunteers. Hosted by the Oakville Blades organization, the Centennial Cup is being held May 9 to 19 and will bring teams from across the country to Sixteen Mile Sports Complex. Event organizers are looking […]
insauga | Local Online Newsjeffreyallen

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