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# Closing in on that extra second
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/closing-in-on-that-extra-second/
- Published: 2011-05-07T10:00:48.000Z
- Updated: 2011-05-07T10:00:48.000Z
- Author: James Birkett
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15

So the [Boston Bruins](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/boston-bruins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) sweep the [Philadelphia Flyers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/philadelphia-flyers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and move on to face the Tampa Bay Lightening in the Eastern Conference Finals. In doing so, the Bruins move four wins away from the Cup finals and gifting the Leafs an extra 2nd round pick in next year's draft. I think I can live with that. But what are the Leafs looking at for the first round of June's draft? MLHS [examines four possible names for the Leafs](http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2011/05/06/options-what-to-do-with-the-buds-first-round-picks/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), including Mark McNeill from the WHL:

A big kid at 6’2, 210 lbs, McNeill is a ‘Burke-type Player’ if I ever saw one. A strong two-way center, McNeill uses his size to his advantage to protect the puck. He’s a playmaker by trade, but isn’t exactly a flashy player. He keeps the game simple.

Should be quite the interesting first round this year. More links after the jump...

**Saturday links:**

[Signs your second round is not going well](http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2011/05/signs-your-second-round-is-not-going.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

New DGB

[The assumed draft order](http://www.puckineh.com/2011-articles/may/the-assumed-draft-order-1-26th.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Quick update from Puckin' Eh on where those two picks will fall

[Do the Leafs have a young Kris Draper?](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.com/2011/05/do-leafs-have-young-kris-draper-they.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

No, but VLM thinks we could really use one

[The impact of rest in the playoffs](http://www.behindthenethockey.com/2011/5/6/2152552/the-impact-of-rest-in-the-playoffs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Behind the Net looks at the benefits of sweeping your opponent

[The real trouble with the Atlanta Thrashers](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/the-real-trouble-with-the-atlanta-thrashers/article2012610/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Globe%20on%20Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2012610)

Mirtle updates on the dire situation in Georgia