Apologies to those of you who forgot Dubas isn't the Leafs GM anymore.

Dubas is planning to re-tool his supporting cast in Pittsburgh, according to Elliotte Friedman, but is starting with the WBS Penguins.

32 Thoughts: Will Kyle Dubas shake up the Pittsburgh Penguins?
In his latest collection of thoughts, Elliotte Friedman writes about Kyle Dubas’ delicate balancing act with the Penguins, takes a look around the trade market, and wonders if 70 goals would clinch the Hart Trophy for Auston Matthews.
Sportsnet| February 21, 2024, 10:55 PM

McCabe, Kämpf, and Tavares scored for the Leafs in the first period against Vegas. Check out our recap for the rest of the story and highlights!

Recap: All You Can Score Goals for Toronto in Vegas
The Maple Leafs got Morgan Rielly back, the depth scored most of the goals, and the win streak hit six.
PPP LeafsAdam Selvig

The Winnipeg Jets have seen a 30% drop in ticket sales over the past three seasons. Gary Bettman is travelling to Winnipeg to speak with corporate sponsors. The Jets aren't the NHL's biggest problem franchise at the moment, but once Arizona gets moved they will be. By the way, the Jets were first in the Central early in the season. They've now dropped to third, but aren't at risk of missing the playoffs.

34-year-old Cody Hodgson, the 10th overall pick of the Vancouver Canucks all the way back in 2008, stepped out of retirement this year and scored his first AHL goal in eight years. Hodgson was 26 in 2016 when he last played for Milwaukee.

TJ Oshie may have destroyed his groin pivoting around the offensive blue line in last night's game against the Lightning. Ouch.

Here's some trade deadline fodder as March closes in on us.

‘I think it’s going to be insane:’ NHL execs make trade season predictions
With two weeks and change until the March 8 deadline, here’s what is being discussed in front offices around the league.
ESPNGreg Wyshynski
NHL Power Rankings: Young guns who could be part of trade-deadline moves
In this week’s edition of the power rankings, with the trade deadline approaching, Ryan Dixon looks at a highly regarded young gun for each of the 32 teams.
Sportsnet| February 22, 2024, 11:39 AM
Super 16: Decisions for general managers prior to Trade Deadline | NHL.com
Voters in power rankings recommend best course of action for contending teams
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