The Leafs didn't practice yesterday after their win but head coach Craig Berube did an interview on the radio. He talked about the unsurprising early season hesitation and lack of chemistry. They practice today before facing Detroit on Saturday.

Maple Leafs’ Berube wants to see better execution, doesn’t want Cowan sitting long
While the Toronto Maple Leafs started their season off with a victory, Craig Berube knows there’s a lot of room for improvement
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Here are some of the Leafs outfits from Wednesday night.

Maple Leafs embrace NHL’s new casual-dress rules ahead of season opener
As the NHL season gets rolling, we have gotten our first glimpses of what the players would actually wear before the games under the new, relaxed dress code. Is it shorts and hoodies?
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Nylander and friends visited youth shelter Covenent House to sign autographs and serve meals.

Maple Leafs players visit Covenant House Toronto for Canadian Thanksgiving | NHL.com
Domi, Nylander, Benoit spend some time at youth shelter on holiday
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Here is the Marlies opening night roster. I'm going to the home opener on Saturday!

Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang are the longest-tenured trio in North American sports history. They share the most combined points for a trio in NHL history as well. Now the Pens aren't competitive I think it's possible to appreciate what an era and legacy these three (and Fleury) made.

“It’s very special. Time is flying," Malkin said. "I feel like 20 years ago, it’s one day. It’s amazing. Love to play with Sid and [Letang]. Same team together [for] 20 years. It’s special. People talk a lot about that. I try to do my best. Who knows? Maybe [it's my] last year. I do my best and try to help the team to win. Sid, a special kid. [Letang], too. Lots of [memories], lots of wins together. Keep going.”
Penguins celebrate Crosby, Malkin, Letang’s 20th season together | NHL.com
Team plays special tribute video to trio during home opener
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Michael McLeod is playing in the KHL now.

Acquitted McLeod joins KHL’s Avangard Omsk
Michael McLeod, one of five Hockey Canada players who were found not guilty of sexual assault charges in July, has signed a three-year contract with Avangard Omsk of the KHL.
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There were 14 games in the NHL last night, zero tonight as the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers play their deciding Game 5, and 16 on Saturday. One of those games was highlighted by Fraser Minten scoring the overtime winner against Chicago for Boston. Minten is the team's 3C between Tanner Jeannot and Mikey Eyssimont.

Game scores within the division included the Habs on the second half of a back to back beating the Red Wings 5-1, the Rangers blanking the Sabres 4-0, the Sens beating the Lightning 5-4, and the Panthers beating the Flyers 2-1.

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