Monday’s FTB: The march to the playoffs begins today

We have put the bye week and All Star break behind us and now have two and a half of uninterrupted Maple Leafs hockey ahead of us. The Maple Leafs are in Nashville already, preparing to take on the Predators and we have Jake Muzzin returning, Auston Matthews is ready to play after sitting out the All Star Game and Marlie Tyler Gaudet will be joining the team for this road trip.

Leafs Recall Forward Tyler Gaudet From Marlies

Tyler has the perfect time to escape the Marlies, as the team hasn’t been performing very well since Sheldon Keefe left; by not very well they’re now fifth in the North Division and 16th overall in the AHL.

Marlies Mailbag Part 1: why are things so bad?

The littlest Leafs, the Newfoundland Growlers, have been doing okay. They have won 12 of their last 15 games, and the losses have been nice and close. Last night it was a 7-6 shootout loss to the Brampton Beast. If you missed them here this weekend, the Growlers will be back in the GTA on March 10th, which is Twonie Tuesday, which means $2 from every ticket goes to local youth hockey programs, $2 mystery merchandise, and other Twonie themed prizes and games.

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The Rangers have loaned Lias Anderssson to Sweden now.

Official: Lias Andersson Loaned to HV 71

Centre of Leafs Nation keeps reviewing the season so far.

Toronto Maple Leafs Quarter Season Report Revisited: Part Two

When they stop rebuilding.

When Will Buffalo Host the NHL All-Star Game?

You hate to see it. (No you don’t)

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Would this be a Dumb(a) trade?

Analyzing Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Options: Matt Dumba, Minnesota Wild | Maple Leafs Hotstove

It would be silly to spend the money for five more years of the Senators.