The PWHL has unveiled the much-anticipated names and logos for its original six franchises: Boston Fleet Minnesota Frost Montréal Victoire New York Sirens Ottawa Charge Toronto Sceptres nytimes.com/athletic/57507…

Digging into all of your pressing Leafs questions today The Athletic NHL. If you have more, drop them in the comments at the link. New column: nytimes.com/athletic/57427…

Nick Robertson previously requested a trade in June. Now he is back with the Maple Leafs. Robertson signed a one-year, $875,000 deal on Tuesday, eight days before training camp is set to open in Toronto. nytimes.com/athletic/57580…

Max Pacioretty will attend #leafs training camp on a PTO. Expect him to sign a contract before the season.

How do you fix the NHL's regular season? A few suggestions, and a call for more The Athletic NHL ⤵️ 🔗 nytimes.com/athletic/57599…

Why the Leafs are taking a chance on Max Pacioretty: nytimes.com/athletic/57603…

Team opening rosters are due Oct 7 Holiday Roster Freeze Dec 20-27 Season pause for 4 Nations Face-Off Feb 10-21 Trade Deadline March 7 Last day of season April 17

Leafs have signed defenceman Jani Hakanpää to a one-year contract. $1.470 million.

Does the NHL's regular season need fixing? And what changes might make sense? nytimes.com/athletic/57599…

Good read here from Mike on a lot of interesting issues around the league...

Brad Treliving on PTO signing Max Pacioretty getting a contract: “My expectation is he’s gonna be with us, but everyone has to earn their spot.”

What are Easton Cowan’s chances of cracking the Maple Leafs? dlvr.it/TD8qry

I was all set to use Jani Hecantplääy as a nickname... time to drop the t.

Graham Snyder has vivid memories of speaking to Thrashers players after his son’s death in 2003. He and his wife LuAnn reached out to Don Waddell after the Blue Jackets' recent tragedy. Waddell will need to lead another organization through grief. nytimes.com/athletic/57605…

Maple Leafs prospect outlook: Ahead of the weekend tournament featuring Easton Cowan, Fraser Minten and more, what to expect from the young Leafs this season. nytimes.com/athletic/57652…