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# Friday's FTB: Distraction
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/fridays-ftb-distraction/
- Published: 2015-09-18T10:00:03.000Z
- Updated: 2015-09-18T10:00:03.000Z
- Description: At least it's Friday.
- Author: Phyllis Kessel
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01

The news that the Leafs had acquired Michael Grabner and the start of the Leafs training camp were quickly overshadowed for many by what may be one of the most ill-advised press conferences in history.

The Chicago Blackhawks thought it would be appropriate to host a press conference where they announced, as many suspected, that accused rapist Patrick Kane would be attending training camp. Kane was also made available for hockey questions only following his prepared statement where he said he would be "[absolved of having done nothing wrong](https://twitter.com/TramyersCSN/status/644610599947792385?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)" (which does not mean what he thinks it means, I'm guessing).

The optics of hosting a press conference to allow someone who has been accused of sexual assault to call his accuser a liar while he is still being investigated, to call this all a distraction, and to only take hockey questions because that's the most important thing-- they're bad, to say the least.

I'm disgusted, to be honest, and I'm not enthused about supporting the NHL right now. The Leafs camp is starting and a lot is happening there, so hopefully that can be a distraction (from the distraction) for those of you who need it.

You can read Second City Hockey's quick take on the presser [here](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2015/9/17/9347409/patrick-kane-comments-blackhawks-press-conference-rape-investigation-2015?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).

Also, the NHL is supporting the move. Read about it [here](https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/nhl-supports-blackhawks-in-patrick-kane-training-camp-decision-hockey-213524900.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).

Here are your links.

**From the Front Page**

[Maple Leafs acquire Michael Grabner for a host of prospects](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-acquire-michael-grabner-for-a-host-of-prospects/)

[Training camp and preseason: What you need to know](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-training-camp-pre-season-rosters-schedules-more/)

[NHL, Adidas announce seven-year jersey partnership](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-nhlpa-announce-seven-year-jersey-partnership-with-adidas/)

[Who goes south for the winter?](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/who-goes-south-for-the-winter/)

**Leafs Links**

[Mirtle: Ten things to watch for at Leafs training camp](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/leafs-beat/mirtle-ten-things-to-watch-at-maple-leafs-training-camp/article26397491/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[MLHS: Michael Grabner acquired by the Maple Leafs in six player deal](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2015/09/17/michael-grabner-acquired-by-toronto-maple-leafs/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[MLHS: Mike Babcock addresses the media ahead of camp](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2015/09/17/mike-babcock-speaks-to-media-ahead-of-camp/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[ESPN: Maple Leafs open camp with high standards](http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/13677788/nhl-toronto-maple-leafs-open-camp-high-standards?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Leafs Nation: Leafs to remove broadcasters from team charters, make players shave](http://theleafsnation.com/2015/9/17/leafs-to-remove-broadcaters-from-team-charters-make-players-shave?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

**Around the League**

[Second City Hockey: Daniel Carcillo announces retirement in moving tribute to Steve Montador](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2015/9/17/9345373/daniel-carcillo-announces-retirement-in-moving-tribute-to-steve-montador?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Second City Hockey: Blackhawks announce Brent Seabrook as new alternate captain](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2015/9/17/9347793/blackhawks-joel-quenneville-announce-brent-seabrook-as-new-alternate-captain?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Sportsnet: Ducks' Stoner charged in illegal grizzly hunt](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/ducks-stoner-charged-over-illegal-grizzly-hunt/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

What?

[Sportsnet: Senators name Daniel Alfredsson senior advisor of hockey operations](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/daniel-alfredsson-named-ottawa-senators-senior-advisor-of-hockey-operations/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)