> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # AHL Playoffs, Anyone? - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/ahl-playoffs-anyone/ - Published: 2012-04-10T10:00:37.000Z - Updated: 2012-04-10T10:00:37.000Z - Author: J.P. Nikota - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27 Even if you're not usually a Toronto Marlies fan, I think you have to pay some attention to what's about to go down at Ricoh Coliseum. I know, I know, the first round of the NHL playoffs is an exciting time for hockey watchers, but for Leafs fans, the AHL playoffs will hold much more relevance. Danny Gray (@ACatNamedFelix) and I (@JPNikota) were joined this week for our podcast by Jeff Veillette (@Jeffler) to set up the playoff scenario at the AHL level. The Marlies, as you may or may not be aware, are poised to take a good run at the Calder Cup this season, and their lineup will only be further bolstered by the likes of [Jake Gardiner](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/130014/jake-gardiner?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Matt Frattin](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/130845/matt-frattin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Carter Ashton](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/71822/carter-ashton?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), and [Ben Scrivens](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111745/ben-scrivens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). For many of these players, this really is an extended tryout. Naturally, in the course of the podcast, we get to chatting about the beginning of the NHL playoffs and make a few predictions as well, [so go over to The Leafs Nation and have a listen.](http://theleafsnation.com/2012/4/9/leafs-nation-podcast-lets-talk-playoffs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Jump for articles by all the usual suspects. [Q&A With Ben Scrivens](http://theleafsnation.com/2012/4/9/qa-with-ben-scrivens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Andrey Osadchenko with a nice interview at The Leafs Nation. [Maple Leafs goalie Reimer says his injury is neck-related](http://www.tsn.ca/toronto/story/?id=392655&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) From the CP at TSN. [Tank Schmank!](http://theleafsnation.com/2012/4/9/tank-schmank?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) John Lofranco doesn't believe there's been any tanking this year. I disagree. From The Leafs Nation. [How many Leafs are "must keep" under Carlyle?](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.ca/2012/04/how-many-leafs-are-must-keep-under.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) From Michael Langlois at Vintage Leafs Memories. [Marlies Hot & Cold: April 2nd-8th](http://kylethereporter.com/2012/04/09/marlies-hot-cold-april-2nd-8th/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Kyle The Reporter with some info on a team you should be following. [Western Conference Playoff Preview](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/western-conference-playoff-preview/article2395422/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2395422) From David Shoalts. [Eastern Conference playoff preview](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/eastern-conference-playoff-preview/article2395419/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2395419) From James Mirtle. [Pending UFAs on Canadian Teams](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/pending-ufas-on-canadian-teams/article2396240/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2396240) Not a lot of exciting names, here. From the Globe. [Leafs ownership apologizes to fans for ‘unacceptable’ end to season](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/leafs-beat/leafs-ownership-apologizes-to-fans-for-unacceptable-end-to-season/article2396502/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2396502) Tanenbaum pens letter saying sorry to ‘greatest fans in the world’. Story from James Mirtle. [Toronto Maple Leafs Season In Review](http://www.dirtydangle.com/2012/04/toronto-maple-leafs-season-in-review.html?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed%3A+DirtyDangle+%28Dirty+Dangle%29&utm%5Fcontent=Google+Reader) Dirty Dangle with a few notes. [Dream and Nightmare Outcomes for the 2012 Entry Draft](http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.ca/2012/04/dream-and-nightmare-outcomes-for-2012.html?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed:+BlueChipProspects+%28Blue+Chip+Prospects%29&utm%5Fcontent=Google+Reader) Curt S at Blue Chip Prospects has a few ideas. [It's a Bonanza! NHL Draft Lottery](http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.ca/2012/04/its-bonanza-nhl-draft-lottery.html?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed:+BlueChipProspects+%28Blue+Chip+Prospects%29&utm%5Fcontent=Google+Reader) Again at Blue Chip Prospects, Darren K takes a look at the players who might be available at the Leafs' 5th overall draft position. [Backhand Shelf Podcast](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2012/04/09/backhand-shelf-podcast-playoff-previews-and-predictions/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The latest instalment from Rob Pizzo, Justin Bourne, & Co. [The Bitter End](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2012/04/09/the-bitter-end/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Over at Backhand Shelf, Ellen Etchingham pleads with readers to stick with their teams. [Coaching](http://www.mc79hockey.com/?p=4570&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Tyler Dellow muses about why there appears to be so much indecision over whether to fire Tom Renney.