Nothing to shake up the last week of summer holidays like a contract extension. Sheldon Keefe's contract ended after the end of this coming season, but now it will continue until the end of the 2025-26 season. Our discussion on the extension is here:
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Bonus points if you can name the Marlies players in that header photo!
The Leafs also made a behind the scenes staff hire.
Some fun Leafs news to share: Josh Simpson (@joshsimpson77) has been hired by the team as a video analyst and has officially been added to Toronto's management page.
— Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush) August 31, 2023
You've likely read Josh's prospect writing over the years on sites such as MLHS and The Leafs Nation.
The Marlies had a day at the CNE to close out their summer.
Took some new friends to the #CNE, and naturally, they had to try to win the big prize 🎡😄 pic.twitter.com/Jdgb6XAEzx
— Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) August 30, 2023
Other News
Fallout from the hiring of Bill Peters continues. Here is a summary from the CBC.
The Leafs will be on US nationally broadcast games 11 times this coming season. The Senators will be on zero times. LOLSNES
US National TV Games for 2023/24 season, by team
— NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) August 30, 2023
• 62 exclusive games on TNT
• 100 games exclusive across multiple ESPN Networks:
- 16 on ABC
- 34 on ESPN
- 72 on ESPN+
- 50 on Hulu
📺 ESPN: https://t.co/limmlyXRnj
📺 TNT: https://t.co/5aILFPKSLc pic.twitter.com/uCh75QyI7l
The IIHF is testing some rule changes this season for their Champions Hockey League in Europe?
- A team which caused a minor penalty will remain shorthanded even if the opposing team score a goal
— Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) August 30, 2023
- A minor penalty will be served even if a goal is scored while a delayed penalty is pending
- If a shorthanded team score, the minor penalty against will end
Yes, yes and yes. https://t.co/ef5EhxRpjx
What do you think about each of these three changes? My quick thoughts are #1 no; #2 yes; #3 yes.
Enjoy your Thursday, and get out the fall jackets.
