'This is for real' - journeyman Aliu sparks hockey reckoning

There was no breaking point or seminal moment that prompted Akim Aliu  that would rock the NHL in a matter of hours.Aliu was scrolling through the timeline on his phone when he saw a report of how just-fired Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock had mistreated Mitch Marner, his prized rookie forward.It was a spur of the moment  the 30-year-old works out to stay in shape in case some team gives him one more shot at playing.

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