From the Branches: Slow and Steady
Just over two weeks away until the season ends, no one had much to write about.
X-Marlies first team to clinch the AHL playoffs
The Marlies clinch their playoff spot while losing, and win one while shorthanded. Just a typical weekend of 3-in-3 AHL hockey.
Leafs rumoured to be after goalie Mantas Armalis
The Leafs are said to be in the hunt for Lithuanian goalie Mantas Armalis, currently in the playoffs in Sweden.
Martins Dzierkals the engine in Rouyn-Noranda's machine
On a team that features top NHL talent like Timo Meier and Jeremy Lauzon, it's the well-kept secret who provides the spark.
From the Branches: Here comes the hotstopper
Any chance Mantas Armalis ends up in Orlando? Asking for a friend.
Leafs 4, Sabres 1: The First of Many Firsts
Marincin with his first of the year, Michalek with his first as a Leaf, and Nylander with his first multi-point night lead the Buds to victory.
Maple Leafs game open thread: Sabre rattling
The Leafs call up Frédérik Gauthier for his NHL debut. He's the twelfth Leafs' player to make his debut this season.
Marlies sign college star Tylor Spink to an ATO
Struggling to ice a full team with the injuries on the Leafs forcing callups, the Marlies found a new guy to try out.
Sabres @ Leafs Preview: I Don't Care About Your Bandwidth
I don't feel like writing much today, so have some GIFs.
Freddie the Goat is making his NHL debut tonight!
Fire up the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoatTracker?src=hash">#GoatTracker</a>, Freddie's on his way. Or La Chèvre as the cool people call him.
Draft Probability Calculator Code (Python)
Free for you to download and use in any way
From the Branches: Shining Stars
Open your weekend with a helping of links from various sources.
Recap: Lehigh Valley Phantoms 2 at Toronto Marlies 3 - OT
The Marlies run a short bench but still come out on top.
Lawsuit Against Mike Babcock Dismissed
The Leafs' bench boss successfully dismissed a lawsuit over a British Columbia hotel in which he invested.
Mitch Marner top Leafs prospect in OHL Coaches poll
The OHL asked its coaches, and they picked their best players of this season.
From the Branches: 12 more to go
We continue to march to the end of the season, when the real excitement starts: The Marlies run to the Calder Cup!
Recap: Joke's on the Leafs in 4-1 loss to Florida
It was not a day at the beach for Jonathan Bernier. He faced loopy bounces, wild deflections, but he stayed in it and gave his team a chance. He was facing an even stronger Roberto Luongo.
GDT: Cats @ Leafs
Colin Greening appreciation post.
William Nylander definitely should not be in net tonight
He has faced down Jaromir Jagr as a goalie before. And he has lost.
Preview: Florida Panthers @ Toronto Maple Leafs
Also known as Jaromir Jagr's 1,618th career game.
Tank Watch 2016: I'm getting nervous
The Maple Leafs continue to extend their lease on the bottom of the standings.
How does the NHL expansion draft work? A primer
Do you not understand the intricacies of an expansion draft? No worries; we're here to help with this handy expansion draft primer
From the Branches: Troubling news from the NWHL
...Is a headline I wish I didn't have to write.
Lou Lamoriello hints at big changes for Leafs roster next season
Of course, this is Lou Lamoriello, so take this with several grains of salt.
William Nylander to play 10th NHL game, burn first year of contract
That'll be one less year of cheap Nylander for the Leafs.