The boys are back in town (not our town, but a town nonetheless) after a hockey-less week (save for The Thrill, who dazzled during the All-Star break). How did you spend your Leafs-less week? Did absence make the heart grow fonder?
Leafs Links
A look at some of the bad, terrible, and embarrassing decisions made by Dave Nonis
Michael Langlois looks ahead to the rest of the season
Cody Franson to captain the Leafs in Phaneuf's absence--National Post
This probably won't settle the Leafs Team Leadership debates.
Why a Rebuild Will Be Difficult for the Maple Leafs--Sportsnet
Can we please stop talking about the post-game salute?
Around the League
Ratings Continue to Drop for NHL All-Star Game--Toronto Star
Those are some pretty substantial drops in viewership.
Brodeur Retires, Will Work for the Blues--New York Times
Lamoriello expects he will be with the Devils next season.
Mike Richards and the Downward Spiral--Puck Daddy
What happened?
Pittsburgh Penguins trade Marcel Goc to St. Louis for Max Lapierre--Pensburgh
The Penguins just got more annoying.
