Yep. Just like that summer is over and hockey season begins again. Hockey didn't even have the courtesy to wait for the August long weekend!

Well, only sort of.

Coming up is the World Junior Summer Showcase, the traditional summer tournament to help the national teams decide who should fill out their rosters for the World Junior Championship in December, and Leafs draft pick Victor Johansson is expected to be be high on the roster for the Swedish team's defenceman.

Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Recapping Victor Johansson’s Breakout Season
Johansson went from being a complete unknown when he was drafted to becoming one of the best overall defensemen in his league. This is a breakdown showing his strengths, and what he still needs to work on.
PPP LeafsBrian S

Will you be able to watch this tournament? Probably not. You can pay them US$30 to stream games if you want, though most of them are on weekday afternoons when you will be at work. But never fear you will miss anything because Brian is here, and he will come up with all you need to know about what happens.

Beyond that, uh... I got nothing. Once the Civic Holiday long weekend is over, Top 25 Under 25 season will be here to entertain you each day.

There was some news bits yesterday evening, one of the OG Mark Donk players signed with the Penguins on a PTO.

And a player you have never heard of settled his arbitration case with the Islanders.

Tsyplakov signs 2-year contract with Islanders, avoids arbitration hearing | NHL.com
Forward had 35 points in first NHL season
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I assume this will roll down to MLSE workers now that Rogers makes all the decisions at the business. Get back to the office five days a week, you slackers!

Rogers asks employees to work in the office full-time
Rogers Communications Inc. is joining a growing list of companies asking its employees to return to the office.
Toronto StarThe Canadian Press

So, um, how about those Blue Jays?

With his spot secure, Barger’s big bat keeps producing for MLB-leading Blue Jays
Any thoughts of a return to the minors are in the rear-view mirror for Addison Barger. He’s making hard contact regularly, and the results have been great for Barger and the Blue Jays.
Sportsnet.caArden Zwelling
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