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Here, have some links. 2015 top prospect Jack Eichel consumed by hockey He's very good at ice hockey. That's why he's a BU Terrier. Russian U16 player breaks hockey stick over her opponent's helmet When hockey turns into baseball. On Tyler Dellow,

Links Edmonton Oilers Hire Analytics Expert Tyler Dellow Whole lotta crow to be eaten this summer. Marlies Hire Ben Simon Whoever that guy is. Sorting Out the PK Subban Signing It was a good one. Young, Puck-Moving Defenseman Getting Paid So are old, "shutdown" defensemen likes Brooks

Today's news comes from all over the league.

Links Kessel Confident in Leafs' Chances Next Season Why? He is going to ignore his coach? It's Clear Leafs are Building a Mobile Defense It is? Robidas literally doesn't have a leg to stand on. Leafs Mailbag Jeffler answers reader mail.

The Habs and Subban went to arbitration and it sounds like nobody is happy. Habs, Subban contract stalemate turns very personal | Hockey | CBC Sports Friedman with his "best guess" on what happened over the last few days of talks between Subban and the Habs. The Subban situation is

Links Can Gardiner Take Over? I dunno maybe. Leafs Renew Affiliation with Solar Bears Carlton needs a vacation spot. And not much else happened because it's only August 1st.

Links Gardiner Signing Leafs Nation MLHS The Forrest Gumps of the NHL The Leafs are like a box of chocolates...

Another depth forward comes to the team.

Links Can Reimer Still Thrive in Toronto? Ask yourself this: Will the Leafs let him? Signing Kyle Dubas: Good Move or Great Move? Why not both? Get a Load what Steve Simmons Wrote Today A load of shit that is.

James Reimer and TOR have settled on a two-year deal — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 25, 2014 The AAV is $2.3M — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 25, 2014 The signing means that the Leafs probably won't be throwing a goalie away this summer, and probably won't

Links On Jonah Hill, Paul DePotesta and Optimism Optimism? Get out of here. Florida Panthers Drop Ice-Dancing Cheerleaders Looks like somebody paid attention to the Sharks backlash....or is broke. Captain Video and Fancy Stats Watch the games you nerds. Going Down Wikipedia's NHL Rabbit Hole DGB

It feels like we're steamrolling through the summer at this point. 60 days until the Leafs' preseason opens. Leafs Links: The culture change we actually need As general manager of the Greyhounds, Kyle Dubas horrifically mishandled the team's response to sexual assault charges against three

Links Leafs Sign David Booth to 1-Year Deal Carlton put on endangered species list. Red Wings Take Nearly $300M from Bankrupt City of Detroit Fuck Mike Ilitch right in his stupid fucking zombie ass. Leafs Go Advanced Stats in the Front Office No, I think they went smart. Loiselle

Glad to have you back, Cody.

Links Leafs, Franson Ready for Arbitration War Neat. Why Nazem Kadri Deserves Respect Because he's the best center in the organization? Disproving the Improving Bozak isn't getting better guys. Can Carlyle Really Adjust? Haha, no. He's a dinosaur. Exploited by Randomness and the David

We're in the no-hockey doldrums, everyone.

Links Underlying Metrics are Stupid Stupid easy that is. The Bizarro-meter Returns Which NHL team have had the weirdest offseasons. Can You Afford Leafs Tickets? Are kids with pictures of Lamborghinis on their walls constantly shouting at VW to make them more affordable? Peter Horachek Interview on Fan590 This

It's only a two-year contract, but the cap hit is reasonable.

Links Toronto Marlies Promote Gord Dineen to Head Coach Now that's a Canadian name. No Really, How is Carlyle Still the Coach Because Leafs. 10 Midsummer Thoughts on the Maple Leafs Why hasn't Puck blesses this team with luck? Designing the 90s Part Three When teal

Paul Ranger has agreed to a 2 year deal to play in Geneva, Switzerland. — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 15, 2014 Paul Ranger is an ex-Leaf. Best of luck to him on his euro tour. Leiweke: Toronto pitching to host NHL events Maybe Tim could run a parade down the

70 days until the Leafs' pre-season opener. Links Signings: Maple Leafs sign forward Jamie Devane to two-year contract Last year Devane put up 8 points in 55 AHL games with 146 penalty minutes, making him a waste of a roster (and contract) slot. Arizona Coyotes re-sign

Links Maple Leafs Re-sign Trevor Smith to 1-Year Deal Sure. Whatever. Nylander's Hair and Dev Camp He's so pretty. Lebron to Toronto? I'm on board. RNH, Crosby, and IPP mc79 wants to know if you're down with it. Maple Leafs&

Three big extensions yesterday, as Kane, Toews, and Schneider are signed to their current teams for a lonnnng time. Contract news: A Great Day In Blackhawks History - Second City Hockey Toews and Kane sign contract extensions, 8 years, 10.5M each. Ducks sign what’s left of Dany Heatley for

Links Bargain Shopping: Remaining UFA Forwards I wouldn't mind Setoguchi. Watching Kessel's Prime Years Fade Away So is Kessel the new Mike Gartner? Seriously, Points aren't Offense At least when talking about defensemen as mc79 shows. Gardiner, Phaneuf, and Quality of Competition Jake Gardiner,

Creative title huh?