Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans.
Well, it may be if you were like me and worked all night so you couldn't see yet another Leafs loss. Now, since I didn't see the game should I be assuming it was a bad game and not a well played game that just came one goal shy in a 3-2 loss?
No. I am a sports fan online. It was awful and I know everything that they did wrong despite only seeing this carefully curated game summary:
I'm sure with Bedard on the team it may take some of the edge off the loss, but man, it was to Chicago. I just hate losing to them.
It could be worse we could be one of the many teams below us in the standings. Like Buffalo and....
Oh no.
But it's fine! I have plenty of good news to share!
Ken MacGillivray
Okay well it sounds like bad news odd the hop, but he was suspended because:
"The WHL says an investigation found that Anholt breached the league’s Standards of Conduct through the use of intimidating behaviour and language during a post-game address to players in the team dressing room on Oct. 29"
Still not great but!
"the CHL says the incident was brought to its attention through its anonymous 1-800 Respect Line, which provides players, staff and their associates with a confidential way to report concerns or incidents that may violate WHL standards."
So the league is listening to the players and staff, and reacting and investigating to those complaints. Wonderful!
The GM also admitted wrongdoing.
“My behaviour and language in addressing our team did not meet expectations,” Anholt said. “The Lethbridge Hurricanes have always believed in providing a positive environment for our players. “I accept the discipline issued by the WHL and will be committed to a higher standard moving forward.”
Admitting fault, accepting the punishment, and acting quickly. While a far cry from the past of "suck it up, kid" it's just a small step for accountability in high level sports.
While we're in the junior hockey realm, the Sarnia Sting of the OHL have moved on from their head coach of four years.
Mark Malone
The Sting have had an average time since they moved to Sarnia, but under Letang they had their best post-season success ever: They finally made the Western Conference Finals! It's good to know there's a Western Conference version of the Kingston Frontenacs.
More good news: The Leafs can't trade their way out of this because they don't have a lot of futures and plenty of trade clauses around!
Sportsnet Staff
David Kampf is back in the NHL after a brief stint...not. He'll be playing for the Vancouver Canucks the rest of this season after signing a show me deal that will keep him on scouting radars for next season and the Olympics.
The Canadian Press
Another suspension sees Brampton Steelheads defender Luke Dragusica for as two handed slash to an opponents head:
scoutingtherefs
And let's end on a good note, former Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin has been named the recipient of the ‘Börje Salming Courage Award" for 2025.
Riley Horan
"This award is presented to a European NHL Alumni member who has been a positive influence in their community and best embodies Börje’s lasting legacy of bravery, courage, and dedication both on and off the ice."
Mats joins Nicklas Lidstrom and Jari Kurri as winner of the award.
Finally, a trophy for Mats.
Enjoy your day everyone!
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