No trades or signings yesterday as the NHL lurched into September along with the rest of us.

Ahhhh, still funny.

Yes, you should worry! Get frown lines and acid indigestion. Wring your hands until they're red and chapped. And remember every single thing you ever said about Mitch Marner or William Nylander.

From further west, I sort of like this level of bluntness:

‘Years are just flying by’: Canucks GM Allvin on pressure to build contender
Patrik Allvin is starting his fourth full season in charge of the Canucks and he knows the pressure on the front office to rebound from a disappointing year amid high expectations.
Sportsnet.caIain MacIntyre

But, you know, you're flying the plane, guy.

Could NCAA men’s and women’s hockey thrive at SFU? This coach thinks so
Longtime men’s club team coach Mark Coletta makes pitch, but SFU is also considering going back to Canadian competition. Find out more.
The ProvinceSteve Ewen
Color of Hockey: Shell makes ‘amazing’ film debut in ‘Youngblood’ remake | NHL.com
12-year-old defenseman wowed director, producer with on-ice talent to land role
NHL logoWilliam Douglas

Matt Knies was in Vegas for the media tour, and the Maple Leafs new fun social media concept has some Tweets. This one was amusing:

And that is it for a dull, dull, August-esque Monday. Do a thing, Leafs! Even something dull and unimportant. Connor will thank you.

Have a great Tuesday, everyone.

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