From The Branches

That's how this season is starting to feel like for me.  The funny thing about hangovers though.  No matter how bad they are, you invariably find yourself in the same position again at some point. * Bloge Salming's new video says...well, I really have no idea

Two more steps to the left now, Stajan....your suffering will soon be over.... * Surprisingly omitted from the links yesterday (PPP has lost it, clearly) - pray silence for the latest post from Bloge Salming, featuring Leafs having to go out and actually earn some money for once. * Game reviews

Editor's Note: In the grand tradition of every computer but my laptop being an absolute MFer I have appropriated this dormant account forever. Thanks buddy! Oh yeah, write an FTB. MattBlack told me that he was going to be heading to London to visit his beloved Stamford Bridge

Vesa, listen to the sound of my voice.  Throw away your cares.  Focus only on my voice.  Vesa, you are feeling relaxed.  So relaxed.  A deep calm is coming over you.  Do you feel it Vesa?  Embrace the peace.  Concentrate on that feeling of contentment, let it consume you Vesa.

* If hockey was like indie music, Zambonic Youth would be your purveyor of previews and recapitulated recaps. * Steve wonders about possible Leafs trading partners. * Jared recaps the game against Minnesota, succinctly. * Crash the Crease is making the case for the trading of Nazem Kadri... * Bone's Corner bids adieu

So, that was not very much fun. Losing to the Wild, and looking rather disinterested in the process. That said, Phil Kessel's (first true) goal was a beauty. I am feeling rather melancholic, let's get to the links, but please join me after the jump for

Fox Gallery - The Czech Brothers (via gooblymoo) * Loser Domi describes the day Tie Domi discovers the internet. * In a controversial declaration, that only eyebleaf can make, he believes in Jonas Gustavsson. * You know who else is a fan of Jonas Gustavsson? Nik Lidstrom, that's who. The Battle

* Down Goes Brown made a pilgrimage to the ACC, and the Leafs won handily. Clearly, he should be at every Leafs game... * MLHS has the rumor mill up and running again. * TSM is fascinated by the media falling all over themselves for Phil Kessel and Jonas Gustavsson, while chiding the

* Ho and indeed ha! Two in two for the mighty Blue and White and mornings suddenly dawn brighter. Last night's action is reviewed by Maple Leaf Hot Stove, Moustache Fever, Toronto Mike, Straight Outta SoCal, Die Hard Blue & White, Truculence Is Everything and The Hockey News. As

It's always hard to be the new guy. I had to leave Boston though, all that black was doing nothing for my complexion. Still, you'd have thought the guys would make more of an effort to make me feel a part of it. They never pass

In case you need some instructions, I present to you the following step by step graphic. Jason Blake's screen saver. (via www.guidofistpump.com) The Leafs play the Hurricanes tonight. The last time we met, Jason Blake was highly motivated to make a fool out of Paul Maurice.

...so what to do, what to do?  This sounds like a job for Super-Poni! SOOUPER MAIN!!!1 (via www.babble.com) * Always looking on the bright side, mf37 dangles a carrot for the Leafs game against Carolina. * Dr. Steve is sensing a method to Ron Wilson's madness. Is

The Barilkosphere is buzzing with talk of Phil. For the first time since Kessel became a Leaf, everytime his name was mentioned, it was not instantly followed with "for two first round picks and a second." No, when Kessticle came to the fore, it was followed or preceded

Today is that day we dream about all year. The day where Phil Kessel appears from his hibernation, and if he sees his shadow then he'll put chocolate eggs underneath all our Kessel trees, decorated with one single ornament. Or something like that. Phil is lost in the

The bestest Luke Schenn picture on the internets, courtesy of our very own WAC (via i41.tinypic.com) * MLHS wonders: is now the best time to trade Tomas Kaberle? * Kavel Pubina is sending birthday wishes Luke Schenn's way. * TSM is wondering if Brian Burke has begun shopping, and

* Well, what Halloween party would be complete without losing to the smegging Habs? Your game reviews come courtesy of Rock Outta SoCal, Leafs247, Toronto Mike, Norman James Sports, Toronto Sports Media, Kavel Pubina and the latest addition to the Barilkosphere, Moustache Fever. Habs Eyes On The Prize looks at it

* Remember folks; if it isn't mentioned in the FTB then it didn't happen. So the big news from yesterday is the Marlies taking on and taking out the Adirondack Phantoms, three to nothing. * Sigh, alright - if you must. Not much in the way of review

CHILDREN AVERT YOUR EYES!!!! (via 1.media.tumblr.com) * We start this Hallow's Eve with the Mad Dr. Steve, who looks forward to Jiri Tlusty unleashing his...skills on the NHL. * Loser Domi found the scariest clips imaginable for her Friday youTube Yoinkage segment. * MLHS tells a tale

The Puck Whisperer (via cache.daylife.com) Jonas talks to the puck and settles it down.  He says "it's OK, you don't need to go in the net.  You don't even want to go in the net."  The puck quietly comes to

The Leafs are on a roll.  They have yet to lose a game since playing in Anaheim on Monday.  Admittedly, they've yet to play a game since Monday, but that changes nothing, in the big picture. The Barilkosphere is a-buzz with even more game re-caps.  I can understand

Hagman! Stempniak! Kaberle! Gustavsson! Hagman! Gustavsson! Hagman! Kaberle! Stempniak! This says it all...(via a323.yahoofs.com) The recaps: * Steve gets us started. * TSM * Straight Outta SoCal * Puck Daddy * Leafs247 * Kavel Pubina * The Hockey News * The Star/Dam-O-Spin. * The Sun * The OC Register (for a view from the opposition) * Working

Look, it's Sunday and I've actually had to work today.  It's late, and I love you all, but I need my sleep... * Dr. Steve thinks the Leafs may not be a "Brian Burke team." * TSM doesn't think the Leafs are

You know, it's at times like this I like to head out into the chill fall air and enjoy the good things in life. Maybe go out walking in the countryside and savour the rich tapestry of nature - the singing birds, the golden sun and auburn hues

That's right kind folk of the Barilkosphere, it's opposite day here at PPP Amalgamated Heavy Industries. Why undertake such a Ben Onerous task, you might say? Frankly, we've been looking forwards and doing things the right way for coming on for four weeks now

Finally...(via i415.photobucket.com) * Eyebleaf is back from Vegas, and he's ready for a win. Now. * Jared has an issue with PepsiCo's couch. * It's Friday, and Loser Domi has been cruising youTube, seeking the perfect tribute to Mr. Glass, Mike Van Ryn. * Far