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# [Friday's FTB]: Parades, drafts, and trades
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/fridays-ftb-parades-drafts-and-trades/
- Published: 2015-06-19T10:20:11.000Z
- Updated: 2015-06-19T10:20:11.000Z
- Description: Or so I hear.
- Author: Achariya
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01

Yesterday was a shitty day for this Southern Bolts fan. I woke up and realized that it was the day of the Blackhawks parade, but before I even subjected myself to the Blackhawks media love-fest, I was handed perspective in the form of some horrific news. Not too far north of me, a tragedy took place late Wednesday. It's becoming so common in the US that instead of being a huge world-wide outrage, people spoke of it as "yet another act in the wave of terrorism against Black people in America."

Where does it go from here? Yesterday, I [followed the news coming out of the beautiful and historic southern town of Charleston](http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/USA-Update/2015/0618/Charleston-churches-respond-to-shootings-with-grief-but-also-resolve-video?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), and still have no ability to process all of that senseless hate.

The deepest irony is that I found a glimmer of hope in the Blackhawks' victory parade. Yesterday, in a beautiful moment that highlighted families impacted by mental health issues, the Blackhawks honored Clint Reif's family by promising [his son the champion's belt](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2015/6/18/8806867/blackhawks-belt-clint-reif-son-parade-stanley-cup?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). There were other joyous moments too, [including the healthy dose of the word "fuck" in Corey Crawford's victory speech](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2015/6/18/8807043/blackhawks-stanley-cup-parade-rally-moments-video-pictures?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), and it was all very nice for Chicago. Second City Hockey has a lot of great things to say about it all, and I'll go read it...someday.

As far as the losing team goes, [the Bolts had their locker clean-out and exit interviews](http://lightning.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=771310&navid=DL%7CTBL%7Chome&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), and I fell more in love with my damned team than I was before. It's easy to support a team when they win all the time; but I've learned from everyone here at this community about how to be a good and loyal fan when my team loses.

With the ending of the season begins the time that [Bolts fans have come to affectionately refer to as #Stammergeddon](http://www.rawcharge.com/2015/6/18/8795313/steven-stamkos-rumors-speculation-2015-nhl-offseason-2016-free-agency?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) (we remember this from his last re-signing), and we have eleven more days before Yzerman invites Stamkos into a small room to work it out, probably. Rumors are flying thick and fast, we just need a picture of Stamkos in a Bolts-logo-less [baby onesie](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/how-a-baby-pic-stirred-up-maple-leafs-nation/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) for everything to truly blow up. Elseldo, I'm counting on you.

#### PPP

[Why the Leafs' decision on Kessel will tip their hand](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/why-the-leafs-decision-on-kessel-will-tip-their-hand/) | PPP

[2015 NHL Draft: All-time No. 4 and No. 24 picks](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2015-nhl-draft-all-time-no-4-and-no-24-picks/) | PPP

[The Leafs Went All The Way To Europe... And Never Found Any Scoring Talent](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2015/6/18/8801883/the-leafs-went-all-the-way-to-europe-and-never-found-any-scoring) | PPP

Or, Not Norm at his very best.

#### Of Drafts and Trades

[Follow the SB Nation mock draft over here](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl-mock-draft?%5Fga=1.103353798.710253721.1420945791&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[First Round Targets: Jeremy Bracco](http://theleafsnation.com/2015/6/18/first-round-targets-jeremy-bracco?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | The Leafs Nation

[Rumblings: Leafs listening on Kessel, working on signing Bernier](http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/%5F/id/38535/rumblings-leafs-listening-on-kessel-working-on-signing-bernier?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | ESPN

[Complete order of selection of all seven rounds of the NHL draft](http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/%5F/id/38527/complete-order-of-selection-of-all-seven-rounds-of-the-nhl-draft?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | ESPN

[Ranking the Biggest Busts in the NHL Draft of the Past 10 Years](http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2499465-ranking-the-biggest-busts-in-the-nhl-draft-of-the-past-10-years?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Bleacher Report

Not a single Leaf made that list, hmm.

[Avalanche open to trading first-round draft pick](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/) | NHL.com

[Cam Talbot, the NHL’s hottest goaltending trade target](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/cam-talbot--the-nhl-s-hottest-goaltending-trade-target-161437087.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Puck Daddy

[Senators taking offers for goalies Anderson, Lehner](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/) | NHL.com

[NHL Rumors: Flyers still looking to trade Vincent Lecavalier this summer](http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/25218264/nhl-rumors-flyers-still-looking-to-trade-vincent-lecavalier-this-summer?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | CBS Sports

[Draft Facts: Activities around Draft Day in Florida](http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/florida-panthers/fl-nhl-draft-information-0619-20150618-story.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | South Florida Sun-Sentinel

[Staff trade rumors: Raw Charge floats Achariya trade to SCOC?!](http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2015/6/18/8805227/Bruins-NHL-News-June-18-2015?&&&%5Fga=1.27039166.2010417744.1416488915&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com#311956792)

#### Other News

[NHL 16 Hands-On Preview \[E3 2015\]](http://wegotthiscovered.com/gaming/nhl-16-handson-preview-e3-2015/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | We got this covered

"Surprisingly enough, my first game in NHL 16 ended up being against a Montreal Canadiens fan, and, as a Leafs fan, it sparked a heated affair. He went up 2-0 in the first, but I ended up tying it in rapid succession, then won the game."

[NHL 16 hands-on preview – The game teaches you how to play](http://www.technobuffalo.com/2015/06/18/nhl-16-hands-on-preview-the-game-teaches-you-how-to-play/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | TechnoBuffalo

[Transition Season](http://www.theplayerstribune.com/sean-avery-why-i-retired-life-after-hockey/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Player's Tribune

Love him or hate him, Sean Avery wrote an interesting piece that builds on the recent work being done on life after retirement from the NHL. I also like Daniel Carcillo's bit of writing about [how players should have an exit strategy](http://www.theplayerstribune.com/nhl-daniel-carcillo-steve-montador-video/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), too.

[City of Glendale Asks Court to Deny Coyotes July Lease Payment](http://www.fiveforhowling.com/2015/6/18/8809797/city-of-glendale-asks-court-to-deny-coyotes-july-lease-payment?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Five for Howling

Ugh, just move this team to the proven hockey market of Florida, already. Jacksonville Coyotes FTW.