We are well into Patio Season and since our last show the Leafs have made some additions to their coaching and management staff as well as made some decisions with regards to their goaltending. G.M. Brad Treliving added Derek Clancey as an Assistant G.M., Player Personnel, which brings the number of Assistant G.M.’s to 5. With this hire, Treliving rounds out his staff adding a highly experienced team member with a Stanley Cup pedigree and someone he has worked closely with in the past.

With the front office set for the most part, the team got to work with their first order of business–Samsonov’s arbitration case. Going into it, the Leafs and the player were quite far apart, but the Arbitrator ultimately awarded Samsonov with a 1 year, $3.55 million deal. To dissect the goaltending situation as well as the other looming contract negotiations, we are pleased to welcome David Alter, long time Leaf reporter, and veteran of radio and print sports media, to our Third Period segment. If like us you have been trying to understand the why behind some of the Leafs’ moves or non-moves, David is the guy you need to listen to! His thorough research skills and knowledge of the Leafs’ cap will leave with no worries for the remainder of the off-season!

Before we get to David, we take a spin around social media searching for the Leafs/NHL players that seem to be making the most of their summers, as we highlight a few players that seem to be living their best life, and we also congratulate the latest Leaf to tie the knot, in what seems to be Hockey’s favourite off-season activity–Weddings!

While July ended up being a pretty busy month for NHL business, we have a feeling that August will end up being a little quieter, perfect for patio time! When it comes to the Leafs, the conversation never really ends, and we’ll still be chatting throughout the month, and we’ll be back in a month, ready to start ramping up for next season! Until then kick back with us and raise a glass. GO Leafs GO!

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