from Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun,

- The Maple Leafs’ record is impressive. They’re playing at a 107-point pace. That would represent the third best season in club history. What’s not impressive: Their puck management, their play without the puck, and their overall team structure. That must be driving the coaching staff nuts. A seasoned NHL observer noted: “This is the weakest Leafs team of the past four to five years.”

- Who saw this coming? The Arizona Coyotes playing great hockey, and maybe, finally, having a plan to build a home.

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