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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 widespread

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.

Morning links about the Leafs and the NHL

Humpday linkage. No Offence in the Capital Can you filibuster a coach's press conference? Game #43 in 10 11 - A least Ovechkin didn't get a hattie. Jay McClement and the Penalty Kill - Part 1 He real good. Phaneuf the Contender A MLHS analysis of Norris Trophy

Last night's game was... well, it was bad. But we won! PLAYOFFS!1

Linkage James Reimer Is A Very Good Goalie Correct. Maple Leafs Free Agents - Who Goes and Who Stays Forgot about Clarke MacArthur. Maybe Grabovski can Join Brian Burke in Buffalo Next Season Maybe the Leafs shouldn't trade away their 2nd best center. Home Sweet Home Vintage Leafs with

The Leafs' third best player and occasional fourth liner was left in New York for testing on what is believed to be a stomach issue, Carlyle uses the C-word, links, and more.

Friday Linkage On the Playoffs and JML's Future in Toronto I think it's in the team's best interest to buy him out so Gardiner can finally play. LFR6 Game 40 - The Dumbout Dangle not a fan of the shootout. Leafs Prospect Update - April 11th

Even though the Leafs lost in the shootout, 3/4 points against the Rangers isn't bad, and Phil Kessel is awesome.

Humpday links Leafs Game 40 Questions A win could spell doom for the Rangers. Hockey TV and the Footage Fairy Dangle talks about his experience editing NHL games for highlight packages. Good Goalies Make Good Coaches VLM on the never ending Carlyle debate. Is the Creation of Luck a Replicable

What a game from Kessel. Too bad we didn't get to see Gardiner tearing things up, too. Ah well, can't complain about a win. On to the links.

Linkage: Maple Leafs, Red Wings to Play in 2014 Winter Classic Duh. Nonis on the Winter Classic Sweet zip-up fleece bro. Scouts Satisfied with 2013 NHL Draft Ranks And for the first time in forever Leafs fans don't have to give a crap about them! LFR6 - Game

Dr. Randy Carlyle has a theory. It's not informed by any sort of logic, it may impact how he treats his players, and it's not right.

Here there be links: Questionable Officiating, Coaching Cost Leafs in 5-3 Loss Cam's observation about the 4th line being out with under 5 to go is inexcusable. Game 38 in 10 at MLHS 11 - Just think how bad this game would have been with new addition Ryan

Things could have been worse.