The Marlies did it! They won the Calder Cup last night in a blowout 6-1 Game 7 victory.

Andreas Johnsson wins the MVP award in AHL playoffs - Katya
It’s the Conn Smythe of the AHL, and this year’s winner is well deserved as the playoffs points leader.

Marlies captain Ben Smith has signed a three-year deal in the German league - Katya
He joins Adler Mannheim as their 8th import player.

We’ve been up partying with the kittens all night, so we’re a little behind on the FTB, but there will be more links soon!

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Here’s what else we wrote about yesterday

Newfoundland Growlers named ECHL affiliate - Katya
The long-rumoured official announcement is finally here. The Growlers are the Maple Leafs new ECHL affiliate.

PPP Trades the 25th overall pick and Bracco for Simmonds - ElSeldo
Stay the course or make a splash? PPP made a splash and traded Jeremy Bracco and the 25th pick for Wayne Simmonds at the SB Nation Mock NHL Draft.

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Next job for Newfoundland Growlers: naming a coach - The Telegram
Drake BErehowsky will not be moving with the affiliation from Orlando to Newfoundland.

Sharks acquire Kyle Wood from Coyotes - Fear The Fin
[Species: The trades begin!]

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