From The Branches

via i8.photobucket.com Links after the jump... For whatever reason I felt compelled to stick the links below the jump today.  That pic with some of the 08/09 Leafs autographs just seems too important to share space with links.  No offense to the good soldiers who posted great

There is a serious dearth of postings this fine morning so I'll leave it up to you fine folks to ferret out some more. Toss them in the comments and I'll update them after I have watched Liverpool kick off their 20th pursuit of number 19.

This is what happens when you spend the entire day trying to crack Project Mayhem's code. You forget to get someone to write the weekend FTBs so I am back on duty for a limited engagement. If you have any links this weekend e-mail them to me.

Sometimes it takes an issue of epic importance to reach across generations and unite a large group in to action.  Be it a war, a social issue or sometimes, it's something even worse. History, being made... * The Truthulence wants everyone to do their part to ensure the Leafs

...to get your morning started right. Mike Richards becomes erased. * Discussed in some detail in yesterday's FTB, Steve takes a deeper dive into the back ups vs. starters argument. * The Old Guys in Blue and White are back with something to think about before your next jersey purchase.

As a few of us discussed yesterday, there are a few"dark horse" teams in the East this season.  Why can't the Leafs be one of them?  How much better is the rest of the conference that we should resign ourselves to another season of losing?

Sleepy.  So sleepy... * TML Nation kicks off he day with Nazdaq.  He's smooth, a born leader, insanely talented.  Shall we add role model to his growing list of superlatives? TSM asks the question we all forgot about.  Kaberle: Should he stay or should he go now?  Tick tock

The man, the myth, the legend; these are the things you may be reading about Justin Pogge in the main stream media. None of them are true. Today's collection of links looks at every aspect of the Pogge deal, ad nauseum.  Enjoy the final farewell. Fans telegraph Justin

I can't believe what a bunch of nerds we are. We're looking up "money laundering" in the dictionary. Your links. Short and sweet, buttercup; * Please welcome to the Barlikosphere TML Nation. And now for some thoughts on The Vesa. * Jared of London with Stempnisquatch.

Such a busy week. Twitter crashed and Facebook went down as well. Uncle Bill got the journalists sprung free. And Obama shared cupcakes with the press. John Hughes died. Oh. AND IT WAS SHARK WEEK. As for hockey? Still not a whole lot on the hockey front. Let's

It's me, phoning it in. I'm in the phone booth, it's the one across the hall. If you don't answer I'll just ring it off the wall. * As only he can do, eyebleaf gives a fitting tribute to JR, NHL94

Thursday has never been a good day for me.  Given the plethora of crappy days i've had lately, some kind of Leaf news would be a welcome reprieve (hint hint Mr. Burke!) via 1.bp.blogspot.com * In case you missed it, DGB has his take on the

No news on the free agent front.  No news on the trade front.  It's a mixed bag this AM. Brian Burke's To-Do List Toss any links I may have missed in the comments. * Two Maple Leaf lifers shuffle off this mortal coil. * Hockey Blog In

You know what this day needs? More Pogues! * What can we expect from Poni-Grabs-Lemon? Sharpen your pencils and brush upon your arith-a-ma-tic. Dr. Steve is taking you to school. * TSM gives us the quick and dirty scoop on the Marlies new head coach. * The Other

...it's definitely Monday. In case you were wondering, the fourth Leaf in the poll was Mike Van Ryn, and it's quite possible he said it was Monday as well, but he's currently in a full body cast after a mishap with a cotton ball.

Some chill music for your day. Old school Gwen Stefani and company; And onto the links; * The General looks at two superstar Leafs. Clearly, these boys run the show. * The Boston College Maple Leafs? * How things are different for Tomas Kaberle vs Mats Sundin. * The Phoenix Coyotes got bills, bills,

Phoning it in. Here are the links: * Will OLAS be the one to captain the Leafs? * Things we love here on PPP: Dany Heatley jokes! * So the 'Hawks aren't happy with the Marian Hossa contract... * The Kurtenblog boys chat about Jim Balsillie and the Coyotes. * Puck Daddy

What do you do when everywhere you go, everything is busy and you end up wildly behind schedule?  If you're anything like me, you watch some TV.  If you're Brian Burke though, it's all part of the plan... via i376.photobucket.com * Loser Domi

Or "Everybody Wang Chung Tonight" Short and sweet Leafs fans.  Nothing happened yesterday. * Arch is back with the heavy hitting questions the MSM is too afraid to ask. * Changing On the Fly is worried about Burke's penchant for talking to the media.  They also have new

Thank heavens for small victories.  Now find some wood to knock on, avoid all ladders and black cats, not open our umbrellas indoors and for Pete's sake, don't break any mirrors! Now, there's only one question left to ask... dirty harry do you feel

Lots of confusion kicked off this trade, but with some time, informed discussions and a few (4) beers, I'm liking this trade.  Honestly, I once thought Stralman had the potential to some day replace Kaberle on our blue line.  Why?  I have no idea.   The more I read,

Good morning all.  The name of the game is 80's Hair Metal. Every link has a lyric from some band of that era, either modified slightly or a direct quotation.  Some might be easy, some might be hard but for the most part I tried to be as

I planned on monologing about the lack of news happening. But I don't think that is necessary. Instead, I'll let Andrew WK do the weather. He did better than Tyler Kennedy and Kris Letang; Onto your sparse links; * MLHS looks at the He Who Must Not

Your Princess nearly forgot she had to make an FTB. She hopes all can be forgiven. Well there isn't a whole lot of hockey news at the moment. At least there is Comic Con.  Look up the trailer for Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Tons of stylish blood splatters

We made it through another week, Burke's first back since vacation.  So far, some minimal changes in the front office and none for the team.  Yet. It's Friday, so we'll keep it short and sweet.  Here's your linkage: * Norte emerges from his