Bonello, who played at York University, has already been around the Leafs and Marlies, appearing on the Marlies scoresheet a few times when they suddenly needed a backup in an emergency either formally as an EBUG or on try-outs.

After listening to John Tavares, I think McKenna should be Prime Minister.

Hiller: "This is the plan for now, but nothing is set in stone." Also a lot of hype for Easton Cowan which I am here for. He also discusses an idea of a hybrid third line, which sounds like fun.

I love this logo. Please, please do jerseys with this logo. Please make this your logo all the time. It has motion in it, realism in the leaf too. It's history, but not dull history.

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I wonder is McKenna is ready for his fame in Sweden now:

He was not-Stenberg for a long time, now he's elevated to the upper echelon of good players by proxy.

Also this framing made me laugh:

As long as Matt Knies makes an impression, that's how long.

That's it for now, when we know who is playing where tomorrow, we'll tell you. I expect we will have a single preview and GDT, and it will be hilarious if we have viewers of both games. I might duel-wield for the night, we will see, but I'll be honest, I only want to see the new guys.

Today's getting to know is Nick Paul, a man who wants Toronto to be his comeback team. Have a great Friday!

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