From The Branches

We've got links on a variety of topics, today.

I think I'm ready to start watching hockey again.

Links to follow.

Nearly the weekend links Thoughts From Dave Nonis' Presser This raises a lot of questions about Nonis being at the helm. What Went Wrong? DGB with excuses from NHL's losers. US Routs Russia to Reach WC Semis USABestHockey Backhand Shelf Podcast Talking playoffs and stuff. Sure is

Today, Dave Nonis & Co. address the media for the final time this season.

That sucked.

The Maple Leafs have, against all odds, forced a seventh and deciding game in their first round series. Be still my heart.

James Reimer and Dion Phaneuf have taken a beating in the press as the Leafs' have come close to elimination.

Friday linkage Systems Analyst: Minor Mistakes Add Up for Leafs Bourne talks about a lot of little fuckups leading to the OT goal. Breaking Down a Scapegoat Jeffler ain't having all this Phaneuf hate. The Accidental Juggernaut Why the Leafs deserved to win Game 4. Fraser: Bruins'

...And there is a lot owing.

How's your playoff bearing coming along? I want to see gratuitous selfies posted in the comments of your beards. Links. Systems Analyst: New Math for the Toronto Maple Leafs They're hockey players; math is not their strong suit. Positives and Negative From Monday Night Sometimes you

Tough loss, but the boys still have another game at home ahead of them.

Looks like you've got a case of the Monday links The Leafs Hybrid Approach to Beating Bruins I don't think speed was one of Brian Burke's four tenants. The Last Time the Maple Leafs Were in the Playoffs St. Louis won the Art Ross.

Morning links on the most glorious of mornings.

I read an article last night entitled "Moon Landing Faked!!! - Why People Believe in Conspiracy Theories". The article talks about several recent studies that fly in the face of conventional understanding of conspiracy theorists being fringe members of society and show such people to be much more

Today is a day of firsts for the site. First up: The first From The Branches post on a Leafs' game day. It will be bigger and better than anything you've ever seen before.

There is a lot of hand-wringing going on about the Leafs' first playoff appearance in nine years.

Leafs need a young priest and an old priest.

Tonight, the Toronto Maple Leafs will play against the Montreal Canadiens - a win will secure a Leafs-Habs first round playoff series. Meanwhile, Brian Burke will face off against anonymous people on the internet.

Morning links to get you ready for the weekend

Your daily dose of hockey links

Hump day links The "Toronto Effect" Leafs success in large part due to their dominance of the other Canadian teams. Can the Leafs Win in the Playoffs? If they get Montreal in the 1st round absolutely. The Smartest Player the Leafs Have Is... Ben Scrivens. Next question. The

All other facts are but details.

Yeah, that's right. No negativity 'round these parts.

The Leafs are in the playoffs so get to reading the glorious links.