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# From the Branches: What are you expecting?
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/article/
- Published: 2016-01-22T12:00:02.000Z
- Updated: 2016-01-22T12:00:02.000Z
- Description: "How many of these guys really score?" -- Mike Babcock
- Author: Achariya
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01

> Mike Babcock on the lack of scoring among forwards: "What are you expecting?...How many of these guys really score?"
> 
> — Jonas Siegel (@jonasTSN1050) [January 22, 2016](https://twitter.com/jonasTSN1050/status/690376225181818880?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

Harlem  
 By Langston Hughes  
 What happens to a dream deferred?  
 Does it dry up  
 like a raisin in the sun?  
 Or fester like a sore—  
 And then run?  
 Does it stink like rotten meat?  
 Or crust and sugar over—  
 like a syrupy sweet?  
 Maybe it just sags  
 like a heavy load.  
 Or does it explode?

#### From the Front Page and Stuff

[Stars trade | PPP fanpost by a guy from Defending Big D](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2016/1/21/10808812/stars-trade)  
 Phaneuf and Reimer for Ales Hemsky, Kari Lehtonen, Jamie Oleksiak, 2016 first and second rounders.

[James van Riemsdyk, baseball player | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/james-van-riemsdyk-baseball-player/)  
 Well, I mean, we all knew his skill didn't stop at pucks.

[Andreas Johnson with a slick interception and Mååååååååål! | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/andreas-johnson-with-a-slick-interception-and-maaaaaaaaal/)

[WATCH: Piccinich finds Marner to give London 3-0 lead over Sarnia | PPP](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2016/1/21/10811562/watch-piccinich-finds-marner-to-give-london-3-0-lead-over-sarnia)

[WATCH: Marner scores second of the game against Sarnia | PPP](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2016/1/21/10812096/watch-marner-scores-second-of-the-game-against-sarnia)

[Recap: Canes 1, Reimer 0 (OT) | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/recap-canes-1-reimer-0-ot/)  
 Reimer did everything but score.

[Hockey 30 stories high: My night at Molson Canadian's rooftop rink | El Sellout](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/hockey-30-stories-high-my-night-at-the-molson-rooftop-rink/)  
 I was invited to check out the Molson Canadian's #AnythingForHockey rooftop rink and it was an unbelievable experience.

[Trade Him Or Keep Him: Tyler Bozak | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/trade-him-or-keep-him-tyler-bozak/)

[Tim Horton, Turk Broda, Dave Keon added to Legends Row | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-to-add-three-new-players-to-legends-row-toronto-maple-leafs-centennial-broda-keon-horton/)

#### Leafs News

[Toronto Maple Leafs: Dion Phaneuf Rumours Re-emerge | Tip of the Tower](http://tipofthetower.com/2016/01/20/toronto-maple-leafs-dion-phaneuf-rumours-re-emerge/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"Trade rumours surrounding Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf have once again re-emerged. But according to a report, Phaneuf is unlikely to waive his limited no-trade clause."

[James Reimer’s future with Maple Leafs far from certain | Sportsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/james-reimers-future-with-maple-leafs-far-from-certain/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"Ninety-one different men have tended goal for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the years, but only a handful have done so as long as James Reimer."

[James van Riemsdyk remains with Maple Leafs for now | Fansided](http://fansided.com/2016/01/20/james-van-riemsdyk-remains-maple-leafs-now/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"TSN 1050 in Toronto makes a mistake quoting James van Riemsdyk trade"

[Maple Leafs' Rielly making strides: Coach Babcock | Toronto Sun](http://www.torontosun.com/2016/01/21/maple-leafs-rielly-making-strides-coach-babcock?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"Head coach Mike Babcock was singing the young defenceman’s praises after Toronto’s game-day skate on Thursday."

[Things are actually going kind of well for the Toronto Maple Leafs (despite their record) | National Post](http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/nhl/things-are-actually-going-kind-of-well-for-the-toronto-maple-leafs-despite-their-record?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
My, what optimism!

[Dave Keon ending Maple Leafs exile, set to be honoured | Sportsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/dave-keon-ending-maple-leafs-exile-set-to-be-honoured/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"The fence has finally been mended between the Maple Leafs and their biggest legend."

#### Other Hockey News & Recaps

[Denna Laing honored by Bruins in touching pregame ceremony (Video) | Yahoo](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/denna-laing-honored-by-bruins-in-touching-pregame-ceremony--video-022613295.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Return to Panthers revitalizing, perspective-changing for Luongo | ESPN](http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/14618009/nhl-roberto-luongo-not-content-just-play-string-florida?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
 "It is a glorious, sunny day in the twilight of Florida Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo's career. Or maybe "twilight" isn't quite the right term currently for of one of the game's most successful, highest-profile netminders."

[Devils Beat Sens 6-3 | SSS](http://www.silversevensens.com/2016/1/21/10812314/devils-beat-sens-6-3?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
 The Ottawa Senators entered play a single point behind the New Jersey Devils for the final play-off spot in the East.

[Canucks leave Boston smiling after winning 4-2 | NucksMisconduct](http://www.nucksmisconduct.com/2016/1/21/10813138/canucks-leave-boston-smiling-after-winning-4-2?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
 "Daniel Sedin scored goal number 347 and 348 to become the Canucks all-time goal scoring leader as the Canucks beat Boston."

[Lightning win 7th straight, end Blackhawks' 12-game streak | Puck Daddy](https://sports.yahoo.com/news/lightning-win-7th-straight-end-blackhawks-12-game-032217898--nhl.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
 YEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH.

[Flyers vs Penguins recap: Flyers win streak against the Pens ends (and it stunk) | BSH](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2016/1/21/10812712/flyers-vs-penguins-recap-pens-suck-who-cares-fart-noise?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
 "Flyers fall to the Penguins, 4-3\. It was theeeee wooooorst." -- the URL alone is worth reading.

[Penguins vs. Flyers recap: Kessel, Crosby lead Pens to win over Philly | Pensburgh](http://www.pensburgh.com/2016/1/21/10811632/penguins-vs-flyers-recap-kessel-crosby-lead-pens-to-win-over-philly?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"The Pittsburgh Penguins overcome a 2-0 deficit to score 4 straight goals and hold off the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 to win an important divisional matchup."

[Highlight Recap, Game #48: Flames at Blue Jackets | JacketsCannon](http://www.jacketscannon.com/2016/1/21/10811214/highlight-recap-game?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
 "First we lost Bobrovsky, then we lost the game."

[Matt Hendricks blocks shot with d\*\*\* | Sportsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/gotta-see-it-hendricks-blocks-shot-with-his-sensitive-private-area/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Katya, another story for our file!

[Counting seashells with Trocheck and Ekblad | ESPN](http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=14621105&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
 "I posed naked on the beach, covered in seashells." -- Aaron Ekblad. I'm not joking, he said that.