FTB: Leafs get Salty

Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

We have less than 20 games to go before the playoffs begin, and while it's pretty safe to say (knock on everything) that the Leafs will make the playoffs, right now they're locked in a fight with the Tampa Bay Lightning for the home ice in the Atlantic Division.

The Florida Panthers lead with 83 points, then the Leafs are down in second place with 79 points, and then Tampa with 78. The plus is the Leafs have a game in hand on the Panthers, so a good win streak could help them reach the top of the division.

Florida teams yet again, but at least there's no Bruins in sight. Except Brad Marchand now plays for the Panthers. Hooray.

So, with the big games not far off, right now we focus on a 10PM start in Salt Lake City, home of the Utah...uh...we'll get back to you.

The Leafs practiced in SLC yesterday, and we got some shots, which includes a big one of the practice rink being surrounded by a speed skating oval, which is pretty cool.

The new guys got the social treatment.

I hope you're ready for all kinds of Mitch Marner talk because we're in for months of it unless he signs soon. This rumour from known rumour guy The Fourth Period, has Mitch wanting something similar to what they offered Mikko Rantanen.

Insider: Maple Leafs’ Marner Seeking at Least $104 Million in Free Agency

NHL insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period revealed that Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs is looking for at least $104 million.

HeavyCole Shelton

Brad Treliving comes out with a bold statement that he wants a good player.

Maple Leafs’ Treliving backs Marner: ‘We want Mitch here’

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving voiced his support for Mitch Marner following reports the two sides discussed a move to the Carolina Hurricanes before Friday’s trade deadline.

Sportsnet.caSportsnet Staff

But will they let Mitch go for another centre?

You won't believe number four!!!

Most shocking deals from 2025 NHL trade deadline

The 2025 NHL trade deadline was one for the ages with all the madness that took place. Justin Arenberg has more on the deals that left us all stunned.

Sportsnet.caJustin Arenburg

Down in Dallas, Roope Hintz took a puck to the face. Hopefully there's no long lasting damage done.

Stars forward Roope Hintz still being evaluated after suffering facial injury

Hintz was hospitalized Saturday after taking a puck to the face and will miss Sunday’s game vs. Vancouver.

The Dallas Morning NewsLia Assimakopoulos

Utah goalie Connor Ingram has taken a leave of abscense.

Utah Hockey Club’s Connor Ingram enters the NHL’s player assistance program

Goaltender Connor Ingram will be unavailable to Utah Hockey Club after enterting the player assistance program.

The Salt Lake TribuneBelle Fraser

Marc-Andre Fleury is on his farewell tour, and in his final game in Pittsburgh, he and his friends set a record.

Penguins ageless wonders Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin make NHL history against former goalie teammate | Sporting News Canada

The old guys can still play.

Sporting News Canada

The Vegas Golden Knights are hosting a Latin American hockey tournament.

Color of Hockey: Golden Knights to host Amerigol LATAM Cup Spring Classic | NHL.com

4-nation men’s and women’s tournament part of Vegas effort to grow fan base

NHL logoWilliam Douglas

The Erie Otters are just out there doing their best, but suspensions overshadow the hard work they put in.

Coaches’ suspension and OHL playoff berth latest news in Erie Otters’ trying season

The Erie Otters, on the same day coach Kris Mallette began a five-game suspension, clinched a playoff berth with Friday’s win against Owen Sound.

Erie Times-News, Erie Times-News

Finally, would you like another trade deadline? There's another trade deadline coming.

PWHL Trade Targets: 10 players who could be on the move before the deadline

The PWHL Trade Deadline is Thursday, March 13, at 2 p.m. ET.

Daily FaceoffTyler Kuehl

Enjoy your day everyone!