The Maple Leafs' losing streak is at eight games, with an improved effort Saturday night against the Canucks little consolation to fans of a team that finds itself in 13th place in the Eastern Conference.
Maybe we're reaching here, but it's interesting to read reports of general manager Brian Burke attending the Ducks - Blackhawks game in Chicago last night. Maybe we just need trade speculation as a distraction. Burke must have been overjoyed to see Viktor Stalberg score the overtime winner.
Mirtle is at Leaf practice this morning and will write in this space later today.
Until then, the links:
Shoalts says this week we'll get a better indication of Kadri's ability to contribute to the Leafs.
Hockey Night in Canada's Scott Morrison asks What now for the Maple Leafs?
In case you missed it, here's Stephen Brunt's piece on dinner with Ron Wilson. Included is a clip of Brunt and I discussing the Leafs.
The Leafs took a break from their prolonged slump to hold their annual skills competition. The Toronto Star's Paul Hunter was there.
Toronto Sun scribe Lance Hornby writes on what the young Leafs are learning from this losing streak.
The Leafs' official site has photos and video from the skills competition.
Blue Chip Prospects delvers Sh*t My Girlfriend Says (While Watching Hockey)
Know your enemy: The Predators come to town Tuesday, so we'll be reading Preds on the Glass, Predlines and The Tennessean's Predators Insider blog.
All-around good guy Sean Avery was at it again yesterday, starting a brawl in the Rangers - Oilers game.