Thursday’s FTB: Everyone loses sometimes
Last night was not good for the Leafs organization teams.
Today is the Winter Solstice, and last night was a long, bad night for Leafs teams.
Tough one tonight, but the good news is we get another crack at the Admirals tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/e46qhws7L5
— Orlando Solar Bears (@OrlandoHockey) December 21, 2017
Admirals spoil Solar Bears return home | Pro Hockey News
It must have felt like forever when the Orlando Solar Bears returned to the friendly confines of the Amway Center Wednesday night after a ten game, three week road trip.
Recap: It was a hard-fought effort in Utica tonight.
— Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) December 21, 2017
: https://t.co/Z4tbXeuHvA#MarliesLive pic.twitter.com/LqvFdHHMWP
Head coach Sheldon Keefe spoke with @HockeyCrock following tonight's game.#MarliesLivehttps://t.co/sHv4Ds0glq
— Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) December 21, 2017
Keefe confirms that Andrew Nielsen was a last-minute scratch due to injury and Travis Dermott is injured and not on the road trip at all. I think you should look for Martin Marincin to be sent down after the Leafs game on the 23rd to give the Marlies an extra body.
Toronto Maple Leafs outgunned by Columbus Blue Jackets 4-2 - Pension Plan Puppets
Despite a hot night for the Bozak line, the Leafs fall in Ohio.
My career as a pro hockey player has come to an end. I'd like to thank all my teammates, fans, agent, coaches and staff for making this an unforgettable journey. I would also want to thank my friends and family, especially my wife for all the support while playing the game I love pic.twitter.com/F5nixWgxne
— NiklasHagman (@NiklasHagman) December 20, 2017
He’s been dealing with an injury and hasn’t played this year. Tough way for this former Leafs player to end it.
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Vegas? VEGAS! | By David Perron
“Vegas?” I wrote.
“Vegas!!!” He replied.
Vegas.
We’ve assigned forward Alex Nylander to Team Sweden for @WJCinBUF. #WJCinBUF pic.twitter.com/GTMdjFaa0d
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) December 21, 2017
Canada beat up on the Czechs in a tuneup game last night
Canada juniors bury Czechs in 9-0 avalanche in exhibition | CBC Sports
Carter Hart had a 23-save shutout in Canada's 9-0 rout of the Czech Republic on Wednesday night in a tune-up game ahead of the world junior hockey championship.
I could hear the Czech sobbing from my house. So, fine, Canada is good but Go Sweden Go.