Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

We had a....game from the Leafs last night. These final few games are rarely exciting, especially against bottom feeders giving AHL guys experience. But they won, so that's good. Auston Matthews also got sixth place all time in Maple Leafs goal scoring with 297.

Also tomorrow we got a couple new names on the Toronto Marlies.

Toronto Marlies sign Grant Cruikshank
Grant Cruikshank was a teammate this season of Leafs drafted prospect Veeti Miettinen. Cruikshank was second on his team in points, two ahead of Miettinen, but he is a goal-scoring centre (in the NCAA) to Miettinen’s assist game.
PPP LeafsCathy Squires

They also brought up Newfoundland Growlers regular Todd Skirving on a PTO.

If you weren't around yesterday, make sure to read Brigstews excellent piece on Matthew Knies.

Is Matthew Knies NHL ready right now? | PPP Leafs
Matthew Knies has had a phenomenal season in the NCAA and seems poised for an NHL contract soon. But is he good enough right now to be a regular in the Maple Leafs’ roster?
PPP LeafsBrigstew

The Women's World Championships are starting, and nafio has a wonderful preview for you.

Preview: 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championships
Highlights, context, and games to watch for the 2023 IIHF Women’s World Championships.
PPP LeafsNafio

Mark Fraser spoke with TSN about his role as Manager of Culture & Inclusion.

Fraser: Maple Leafs care deeply and want to show players what advocacy truly looks like
Mark Fraser, the Maple Leafs’ manager for culture and inclusion, chats with Lindsay Hamilton about Toronto’s Pride Night and Ilya Samsonov’s decision to not wear a decal on his helmet. Fraser shares what the Leafs are doing in the community to help advocate for diversity and inclusion.
TSN

Yes. At the draft all will be fixed.

Maple Leafs Mailbag: Will Joseph Woll force another Toronto goalie trade? – Sportsnet.ca
Sportsnet.caLuke Fox

If you finished the 100+ minute mailbag episode of Back to Excited but still need Leafs content, Lamenting the Leafs' podcast put out a new episode yesterday.

Finally, here's how the Maple Leafs got their pride night gear.

Thank you everyone, and have a great day.

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