Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

Or, maybe afternoon?

Last night wasn't too fun, but there are 38 games left so plenty of time for a make up game. Hopefully it's Tuesday night against Dallas.

Recap: Leafs shutout by Canucks
That was frustrating in a boring way.
PPP LeafsHardev

There were celebrations ahead of the game, so at least there were some.

It wasn't all bad in Leafs land though, the prospects were busy yesterday.

There was also more bad, since the Marlies lost.

But the Cyclones won!

And the win came with a free frogurt!

Now, some lesser hockey news because it isn't about the Leafs.

Who is overachieving and who isn't?

NHL Power Rankings: Knights take command, plus each team’s points pace vs. expectation
Another jumble atop the list gives us a new No. 1. Plus, a breakdown of how each team has performed vs. its preseason over/under from ESPN BET.
ESPNESPN staff

Cutter Gauthier told the Flyers he didn't want to play there. The fans are still taking it well.

Spoiler: None are about the Leafs?

You can write trade deadline bait without including them?

7 Early Bold Predictions for the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline
We’ve just barely cracked through into 2025, and as exciting as a new year is, for many teams and players around the NHL, it helps bring into focus how wild…
Bleacher ReportJoe Yerdon

Your Saturday headlines.

Saturday Headlines: O’Reilly to be treated as if he has no-trade protection
Connected

The Toronto Scepters are out there asking the tough questions.

Finally, Canada will be playing for gold at the Women's World Juniors today at 11am against, you guessed it, the US.

Zablocki pots two points in semifinal win, Canada to play US for gold at U18 Worlds
Stryker Zablocki continued her dominance at the IIHF U18 Women’s World Championships in Finland on Saturday af…
paNOWLogan Lehmann

Enjoy your day everyone!

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