From The Branches

Plenty of news from the NHL last night, even with only three games having been played.

Today's edition of links about Joe Colborne, the draft, and random thoughts

The netminder's injury likely spells the end of the Leafs' playoff hopes.

This heaping helping of hot links will help you get amped up for tonight's Leafs-Flyers game.

It's a snow day, and all there is to do is watch Kessel's game-winning snipe. Doesn't get much better.

As the Leafs get set to play the Winnipeg Jets, some familiar faeces...errr faces become foes.

Hey, the Leafs won! Consume some delicious links!

The Leafs' loss last night to the Hurricanes stung, but at least the Buds have the chance to come back strong against the Capitals tonight. Maybe Carlyle will re-think some of those lineup decisions.

Links on Komarov, tonight's game, Mats Sundin, and some hilariously bad writing.

Your daily dose of morning links features Optimus Reim, Alexander Ovechkin, and powerplay rankings

Your daily dose of morning links with vintage Leafs pictures, Derek Morris flipping out, tactical analysis, and more

We're trying out a new format for the FTB. We'll see how things go. Please read the programming note.

What has changed with the Maple Leafs and what will change in the future? Maybe the links hold the answer

The Leafs are in for a tough week but you can get yours off on the right foot with these links...

The Toronto Maple Leafs sent Jake Gardiner down to the Marlies for conditioning and to avoid the press box against the NY Rangers.

Some morning links to shepherd us into the weekend

CLAP-CLAP CLAP-CLAP-CLAPJames vanRiemsdyk has a two-goal, three-point night, as the Leafs beat the Penguins. Unfortunately, the win came at a price, with Joffrey Lupul going down with an injury.

Yesterday afternoon Damien Cox, Nick Kypreos, and Bob McCown started and reported on a rumour that the Leafs were considering Wayne Gretzky as President of the team. Does the rumour have any legs?

The game didn't end the way the Leafs would have liked, but the effort was there.

The opening night ceremonies have been long, none moreso than the Habs' tribute to their fans' riotous nature, but how long will Toronto's last?

Two weeks ago, we were all writing off the season. This afternoon, NHL hockey is back, baby.

Tim Connolly, late of the Toronto Maple Leafs, has been exposed to waivers. Will he be picked up? There have been crazier moves made by teams...Thoughts on his future, Leo Komarov and more!

A trade! A trade! Oh. Well, that was OK.

Jay McClement is slated to be a big defensive piece this year but what do we know about how Randy Carlyle might use his forwards?

It is a refreshing change to get some actual Leafs news to discuss.