The NHL takes a very close look at its draft eligible players this week.

Is this the start of a new rivalry? Or just a chance to get some more Nylander - Backstrom interviews?

Matt Martin, Cal O’Reily, and Taylor Hall finally answer the question we’ve been waiting for.

Anaheim has some injury woes potentially taking defenders off the market, but they aren’t the only store that sells D.

The Avs didn’t hire Dubas, Erie advances to the Mem Cup final, and more

Sea Dogs take seven penalties and pay the price

“I gotta tell you, this is a weird story.” Elliotte Friedman tells Sportsnet radio a tale.

With Ottawa and Anaheim out, the draft order is set with the exception of 30 and 31.

This is mandatory reading for all PPP members.

Why do teams trade up?

The deal takes Lindgren right up to the date the Leafs’ rights expire.

He’s pretty cool.

It’s the one time of the year it’s OK to cheer for Crosby to win.

This is probably the only good thing Eugene Melnyk has done hockey wise.

Come re-live my dark past with me

Last year, the only plan was more is better; this year, it seems like there is a more careful selection process.

This Finnish forward should boast one of the NHL’s best shots one day.

Save us Phil Kessel! You’re our only hope.

You can tell us your story in the comments.

Despite looking close early on, the Spitfires survived on the back of their goalie.

Plus Leif Boork and the Damkronorna and other news from league to league to league

This isn’t a depth chart, it’s a list of future depth: all players whose rights are held by the Leafs, but aren’t signed to an NHL contract yet.

Do you want the Leafs to take a gamble?

The Penguins didn’t close out the series last night, and are forcing us to watch a Game 7

The Sea Dogs blowout the Thunderbirds 7-0 and get a spot in the semi-final