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# From the Branches: Auston Matthews vs. Patrik Laine, round two
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/auston-matthews-vs-patrik-laine-toronto-maple-leafs-winnipeg-jets-round-two-nhl-they-are-not-rivals/
- Published: 2017-02-21T12:00:02.000Z
- Updated: 2017-02-21T12:00:02.000Z
- Description: My money is on Matthews
- Author: Species
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01

Tonight the Leafs host the Winnipeg Jets, so you are going to hear all day about Auston Matthews vs. Patrik Laine; which one is better, their storied rivalry, etc...

Let’s talk about other stuff instead for now.

[Matthews vs. Laine: Evoking memories of the Frank Mahovlich – Bobby Hull rivalry of the late 1950s - MLHS](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2017/02/20/matthews-vs-laine/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Michael Langois looks at a historic and real rivalry.

[Jake Gardiner: Career Season - Editor in Leaf](http://editorinleaf.com/2017/02/20/jake-gardiner-career-season/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Despite the reputation, Jake Gardiner has quietly become the Leafs best defenseman.

[Laich wants in on Leafs’ plans or ‘I would like to pursue a Stanley Cup somewhere else’ - The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/39552/2017/02/20/brooks-laich-wants-in-on-leafs-plans-or-i-would-like-to-pursue-a-stanley-cup-somewhere-else/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
As the trade deadline inches closer, he’s begun to seriously consider his future with the Leafs organization.

[Jacob Trouba Suspended Two Games - Arctic Ice Hockey](http://www.arcticicehockey.com/2017/2/20/14676506/jacob-trouba-suspended-two-games-winnipeg-jets-ottawa-senators-mark-stone?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The defender is rightfully suspended for a hit to the head of Mark Stone.

[Coyotes trade Stone to Calgary for draft picks - Five For Howling](http://www.fiveforhowling.com/2017/2/20/14676566/michael-stone-trade-arizona-coyotes-calgary-flames-2017-trade-deadline?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The first shoe of the trade deadline drops.

[Is Michael Stone a Good Addition? - Matchsticks and Gasoline](http://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/2017/2/20/14676314/is-michael-stone-a-good-addition?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Not a great one, but maybe an okay one.

[Alaska Aces ownership considering ceasing operations - KTVA](http://www.ktva.com/alaska-aces-ownership-considering-ceasing-operations-727/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
“We’ve been struggling. Look at the fans in our stadium. It’s been a labor of love for fifteen years and we’re trying to figure out what’s next in store.”

[In His Battle Against Cancer, Dave Strader Has Already Won - Defending Big D](http://www.defendingbigd.com/2017/2/20/14666550/dave-strader-cancer-dallas-stars-broadcast-tampa-bay-lightning-stuart-scott-speech-win?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The Stars play-by-play broadcaster returned to the booth on Saturday night in the face of his battle against bile-duct cancer.

[Passive Incompetent Management Leads to Organizational Failure - Mile High Hockey](http://www.milehighhockey.com/2017/2/20/14662728/passive-incompetent-management-leads-to-organizational-failure?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
As you may have noticed, the Colorado Avalanche are having a rough season.

[Nikita Zadorov is out for the season - Mile High Hockey](http://www.milehighhockey.com/2017/2/20/14678160/nikita-zadorov-is-out-for-the-season?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
As you may have noticed, the Colorado Avalanche are having a rough season.

[Lightning strike thrice, beat Avalanche in overtime - Mile High Hockey](http://www.milehighhockey.com/2017/2/19/14666060/lightning-strike-thrice-beat-avalanche-in-overtime?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
As you may have noticed, the Colorado Avalanche are having a rough season.

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