No hockey, no Toronto Maple Leafs news, and no William Nylander extension makes brigstew something something...

After finishing the last of our pre-rankings pieces with a “Case For” Riley Stotts, we’re taking a break from the T25U25 series. We have Monday all set to start the main rankings with #25. So, there’s that at least.

I just want something... ANYTHING!... to break this boredom!

[BY GAWD THAT’S WASHINGTON’S MUSIC!]

Bless you Capitals for giving such a hilariously bad deal to a comically large piece of shit. The best part is they’re not even that subtle about the fact that they’re going to buy him out before that contract is over. The worst part is that Wilson now makes even more money to pay fines when he inevitably cheap shots half the league.

Dear Sami Jo and Chelsea... A look at CWHL draft-eligible forwards | by Annie

An appreciation of Jarome Iginla and his remarkable career | by Eric Duhatschek  of The Athletic.

A different kind of hockey fight: Leafs owner Harold Ballard resented the Habs, even when depicted in art | by CBC

Have a great weekend everyone!