Good morning fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs and various hangers-on.

We're nearing the end of April and normally we'd be neck deep into round two of the playoffs, but instead we're just sitting and waiting for the Leafs to get to the fireworks factory.

So, as we waitnand watch the clock tick down to the exciting part, here's some stuff to distract you.

You can catch up on the game from last night. Another multi-goal performance from Nylander.

Old Guys steal the show as Leafs cruise past Flyers

You can participate in a charity hockey match without leaving your home:

The Leafs getnto know the refs ahead of their game:

Bad news for you lovers of "worlds largest" items:

B.C. woodpecker builds home in world's largest hockey stick, raising concerns

How can the Stanley Cup winning Leafs get this kid with such low draft picks?

Looking at 16-year-old WHL phenom Connor Bedard's historic season

Who doesn't love a good mystery?

Beginnings of women’s hockey in Collingwood tied up in mystery

Okay folks. No game tonight then we have a Florida road trip. Pack appropriately.

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