NATHAN DENETTE
The first road trip of the season begins tomorrow night in Pittsburgh with the Leafs facing Sid the Kid, Gino Malkin and friends in the shiny new Consol Energy Center.
Mirtle, who is packed and bound for Pearson Airport, will drop by this space tomorrow with his thoughts on the Pens' new digs. I'm going to guess it's a bit of an upgrade on the old Civic Arena (a.k.a The Igloo).
The links:
The Toronto Star's Paul Hunter says sniper Tim Brent is living the dream.
The Star's Kevin McGran combs the Leaf media guide looking for interesting facts. Did you know Kris Versteeg loves French prankster Remi Gaillard?
The Toronto Sun's Mike Zeisberger has four reasons to like the Leaf's hot start.
Sean McIndoe at Down Goes Brown has a few ideas of his own on the undefeated streak.
Bloge Salming with a great video on Leaf players hand delivering season tickets.
Jeff over at MarliesHQ wonders why the Leafs' farm team can't draw.
This made me smile.