Yesterday, a lot of things happened. We woke up to the Toronto press fainting at the sight of Brendan Shanahan swooping down from the sky and onto the ice like Batman, imparting great justice and power play tips.
Brad Boyes says Shanahan appeared out of nowhere to talk PP strategy. "I didn't know if he came from ceiling or what, he just showed up."
— Jonas Siegel (@jonasTSN1050) October 5, 2015 At some point while he was on the ice, I'd like to think that Shanahan spotted Robidas looking far too healthy, and took care of things. "No offense, Stephane. Just doing a favor for Lou," Shanahan probably said.
Brendan Shanahan gives on-ice instructions in his suit... pic.twitter.com/rznzH61T13
— Robert Söderlind (@HockeyWebCast) October 5, 2015 The NHL is a hot mess, y'all. Here's the news.
Leafs News
Report: Leafs executive met with police to discuss cocaine concerns | PPP
NHL acknowledges more players using cocaine | TSN
Former NHLer Fedoruk opens up on substance issues | TSN
Zack Kassian has entered the NHL's Substance Abuse Program | HEOTP
Leafs tell Robidas he "did not make the team" [UPDATED] | PPP
Maple Leafs’ Stephane Robidas injures knee | The Star
Maple Leafs go with veteran roster, sparing youth from the pain | Globe and Mail
NHL finally says enough to Raffi Torres | ESPN
NHL News
Jaromir Jagr bringing back the mullet | ESPN
With preseason complete, Marlies slash training camp roster | Jeffler
Let's pause a moment and ponder this. Solar Bears already have people in camp (seven), and the Marlies are sending them an almost complete roster worth of players. Nineteen, with Madore on his way, and one goaltender already down. Orlando's camp has been taking place since last Friday with the current twelve, and the ranks will swell by a few more, Jeffler tells me.
Solar Bears have until the middle of next week to reduce their number to 24, and until November to drop to 23. If Orlando absolutely must keep the sent-down Marlies, then the current group in camp ... gets tossed? Probably so, although that's sad. I'll keep you posted as the numbers get reduced.
Sportsnet NHL Insider predictions: 2015-16 | Sportsnet
Mario Lemieux turns 50, NHL players share memories | NHL
Dangle: Prepare for Disappointment | Steve Dangle
What We Learned: What NHL GMs don’t know about quality goaltending | Puck Daddy
N.H.L. Hopes Less Will Be More in Overtime’s Appeal to Fans | New York Times
NHL roster roundup: Draisaitl sent down; Sharks name captain | Sportsnet
NHL Eastern Conference predictions using analytics | Sportsnet
NHL teams waiving players with big contracts | AP
And for good measure, here is a puppy:
