Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

Okay, so it was a loss last night for the boys in blue, but it was a close game, the team chemistry is still gelling after a lot of changes in the office season, a big trade after camp, and a short preseason.

A 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators is never fun, but there's still 81 games to go.

A highlight of the game was William Nylander moving up to 9th all time in scoring Maple Leafs assists, netting his 400th last night.

He's only 54 behind teammate Morgan Rielly, and should come close to, if not pass, Tomáš Kaberle this season.

Now, some news.

Welcome to the big time, Gavin.

Daniel Alfredsson faced off against Ottawa for the first time on the Leafs bench and it's still kinda weird to have him here.

Daniel Alfredsson explains why he crossed enemy lines from Senators to Leafs
the senators face the leafs
Ottawa CitizenBruce Garrioch

The Senators started their season with a win, but also had a loss in Jake Sanderson, as he left the game in the first period.

Senators’ Jake Sanderson exits with apparent injury vs. Maple Leafs
Sportsnet.caSportsnet Staff

The Toronto Marlies raised their championship banner and Hammered Hamilton in their home opener, winning 5-3.

Marlies take one last look back
The American Hockey LeaguePatrick Williams

Are we paying enough attention to player names?

The Hockey World Needs To Take Player Name Pronunciation More Seriously — Offside News
A standout moment from the 2025-2026 Stanley Cup playoffs and its subsequent coverage wasn’t Alex Newhook’s multiple game seven winning goals, nor the Pittsburgh Penguins making it to the postseason for the first time in four years. Instead, it was the constant mispronunciation of Buffalo Sabres goa
Offside NewsKaiya Shunyata

Former Stanley Cup winner with the Montreal Canadians, and the first captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Lyle Odelin passed away Friday night.

Odelein dies at 58, was first Blue Jackets captain | NHL.com
Defenseman played 16 NHL seasons, won Cup with Canadiens in 1993
NHL logoDave Stubbs

$3.7 million was raised this weekend in Vaughan for Princess Margaret Hospital after an annual road hockey tournament.

Princess Margaret Road Hockey, fuelled by Longo’s, Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Record $3.7 Million Raised
Newswire.ca Press Release.
The Globe and MailIan McGugan

Finally, have you made all of your hockey plans for the season yet?

Five PWHL Games Every Fan Needs To Circle On Their Calendar
The PWHL released their 2026-27 regular season schedule. With the new 12 team league and two-conference system, there are plenty of intriguing match ups, but these five deserve to be circled by every PWHL fan as must watch games.
Yahoo! Sports CanadaIan Kennedy

Enjoy your day everyone!

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