Toronto Marlies

William Nylander left for the World Junior Championships in Helsinki holding top spot in the AHL points race. With the Toronto Marlies on a break until after Christmas, it's a convenient time to look at who's gunning to keep his seat warm for him while he's gone.

How does the Leafs system goaltending look for the next few weeks? A hot mess.

D'awwwww look at their little faces.

The Marlies complete their third game in three days with a tough loss to Vancouver Canucks' farm club the Utica Comets.

In the absence of a Leafs' game recap, why not read about the baby Leafs?

Marlies have three goaltenders; the Solar Bears sign a second from the SPHL.

The Toronto Marlies forward will stay with the Marlies and join the team after its mini-camp.

Two of the Leafs' top prospects will head to Finland for this year's World Junior Championship.

The Leafs goalie has been sent down to the AHL for a 10-day conditioning stint. He will not have to clear waivers.

The following is roughly translated from a <a href="http://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/landslag/juniorhockey/article21871814.ab">Swedish news story at Sport Bladet</a>, published by Hans Abrahamsson.

Yes, it&#39;ll be 3-on-3, but instead of a 20 minute scrimmage, it&#39;ll only be 9.

There&#39;s an argument to be made the Marlies dynamic European duo are better served playing professionally than at this year&#39;s World Junior Championships, but this year&#39;s even offers each a unique opportunity.

The Toronto Marlies head towards the east coast, and grab three out of four points by scoring a billion goals.

As a multi-week road trip begins, the Toronto Marlies pick up whatever points they can before things begin to get tougher.

Mark Arcobello has been put on waivers to report to the Marlies and they have signed Rich Clune to an NHL deal.

A blowout win, an embarrassing loss, and a smooth sailing finish round out the storylines in Toronto&#39;s three-game road trip through the Empire State.

The Toronto Marlies are really good and there&#39;s no reason they shouldn&#39;t stay that way.

The Marlies face a very rare opponent in the Albany Devils on back-to-back days, and come out with two 3-2 outcomes in two opposite directions.

The Toronto Marlies are off to a hot start in their 2015-2016 season, with another win today. Watch TJ Brennan cap off another win after a nice pass from Connor Brown.

The NHL wasn&#39;t the only league to kick things off last week; the American Hockey League opened their season on Friday, and with that, the Toronto Marlies began their push to the league&#39;s elite.

It&#39;s the Marlies turn to open training camp, and players report today to the MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence.

The AHL schedule has been released. Here&#39;s what you need to know about the Leafs&#39; affiliate.

Hampered by injury, Finn has yet to show growth in the offensive talent he displayed with the Guelph Storm.

When the Leafs selected William Nylander eighth overall in the 2014 NHL Draft, he became the team&#39;s unquestioned best prospect. With the selection of Mitch Marner fourth overall in this year&#39;s draft, has that changed?

The Soo Greyhounds coach has been named head coach of the Toronto Marlies