Pension Plan Puppets, a Toronto Maple Leafs community

We give the darts, we should give the laurels. A rather nice article singing the praises of Phil Kessel. Now get off that ledge.

This is the single most dumbfounding thing I've ever read from Damien Cox - and that's saying something. He should seriously consider being a comedian; this quote is really funny. This was a line from Cox's new article on the GM meetings, he was talking about an expectation that a rule change would occur this weekend, and here were two of his suggestions: "Like a ban on head shots? Or a non-bodychecking zone on the ice?" I can't actually believe that somebody who has followed the NHL for so long would actually suggest "a non-bodychecking zone on the ice". I am literally stupefied.

Positivity about the Leafs? No 1967 reference? I love the new Cox.

The subject of this video came up last night at the Loose Moose, and it tuns out a bunch of people haven't seen this. You will not regret clicking this link.

Here's an article that looks at Burke's additions to the brain trust and what steps they have taken to improve the front office including the hiring of new scouting staff. Basically, it's the article we've been clamouring for over the past decade or so.

Damien Cox has provided his prediction for the 2009-2010 Maple Leafs. You can guess by the title what he said will happen but click through to find out some more 'realities' from our favourite mittenstringer.

An actually readable piece from the Cox on the abundance of players the Leafs have on the final year of their contracts. Could personal motivation gives us a few career years to ride to the playoffs? (!!!1)

Damien strikes again!

On the heels of the most successful Leafs' coach in recent history being hired by the Oilers David Staples takes a look at how the media reported on the event. It is certainly interesting to compare and contrast some writers' (cough COX cough) condemnation of JFJ with their future empathy.

As an effort to highlight quality writing in the traditional media I want to post this interesting article by Damien Cox comparing the current Coyotes' situation to the proposed Saskatoon Blues. The outcome should give hope to those that want to see the 'Yotes survive. For a more detailed look at the story check out this post from St. Louis Game Time about that colourful period in NHL history.