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# For the Americans
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/for-the-americans/
- Published: 2010-07-31T10:00:47.000Z
- Updated: 2010-07-31T10:00:47.000Z
- Author: VoxMediaUser136168
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15

Since today is a long weekend up in Canada (WOOOO CIVIC HOLIDAY!) I'm gonna assume that the Canadians are away and this post will only be read by Americans. So here are some [guns](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TC2xTCb%5FGU&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [fireworks](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpsPqMn26r8&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [grits](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGHndagLcxA&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and [bombs](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmWBY283o5s&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). And here are some links:

- [Defensive Contribution](http://www.behindthenethockey.com/2010/7/30/1597708/defensive-contribution?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
DoctorMyBrainHurts takes a look at trying to figure out the stats for defensive contribution.
- [Where Players Spend their Time in the Offensive Zone](http://www.behindthenethockey.com/2010/7/30/1594614/where-players-spend-their-time-in?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Interestingly, on the heels of our discussion about where the Leafs shoot from, Behind the Net has created some graphics about where players shoot from (has this been linked already?)
- [Pat Burns is not ready to quit his battle yet](http://www.yathehabsrule.com/2010/07/pat-burns-is-not-ready-to-quit-his.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
It's a Habs blog, but this blogger has a contact in the Burns family and gives us an update on his health.
- [The Intangibles of Jiggy](http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2010/07/30/the-intangibles-of-jiggy/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
MLHS looks at the changes Burke has made in the front office, goaltending, and what Giguere really brings to the Leafs.
- [Report: Arbitrator picked in Kovalchuk contract dispute](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/)  
Progress!
- [Islanders acquire James Wisniewski from Ducks for conditional pick](http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/34654-Islanders-acquire-James-Wisniewski-from-Ducks-for-conditional-pick.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The interesting part about this trade is that [Ducks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/ANA?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)' GM Bob Murray said he did it because he has something else he's working on (via official Ducks twitter). So... Bieksa or Kaberle?
- [World junior roster starting to take shape](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/world-junior-roster-starting-to-take-shape/article1657557/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Matt Sekeres at the Globe takes a look at Canada's World Jr roster, and there's not many returning players.

Late day edition: Due to all of the talk in the comments that we're going to get "nothing of value for Kaberle" because of the Wizniewski deal, everyone please read [this article from the National Post.](http://www.nationalpost.com/Burke+waits+seems+near/3339711/story.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) If we trade Kaberle, we're getting something good.