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Question Period – Leafs Edition
*Inspired by Eric Engels’ format over at HockeyBuzz. Great stuff.* Ten questions as you soak in another disappointing overtime loss, this time against the Tampa Bay Lightning. If there’s anyone to blame, it’s that bitch known as Lady Luck. 1) Is Jonas Gustavsson now in sole possession of the ...
point plan for fixing the Maple Leafs
downgoesbrown.com — Have goaltending coaches work extensively with Vesa Toskala on positioning. Specifically, how to position his ass on... the end of the bench for the remainder of the season. Reconsider season-long policy of having the team's penalty kill strategy ... (more) point plan for fixing the Maple Leafs
Kessel's debut in blue and white on hold - for now
tsn.ca — Toronto fans waiting to get word on when newly acquired forward Phil Kessel will make his Maple... Leafs debut will have to wait one more day. Recovering from surgery he had in May to repair a torn rotator cuff and labrum, Kessel underwent a battery of ... (more) Kessel's debut in blue and white on hold - for now
Is today the day?
leafs247.com — Let me refresh all your memories. Think back to September 18th 2009, the Leafs were playing a... pre season game in Pittsburgh against the Penguins and the news broke that the Toronto Maple Leafs have traded a 2010 first, a 2010 second and a 2011 first to the Boston Bruins for Phil Kessel. Oh ... (more) Is today the day?
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IllegalCurve.com — ... Maple Leafs Hot Stove:  Question Period – Leafs Edition.  Leafs nation sounds off on this list of 10 questions concerning the team. ...

It's Thursday, and the Leafs Aren't Playing...
Pension Plan Puppets — ... that need answers.  They're the same as the ones on MLHS, except for the bonus question.  Care to answer them? ...

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