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# From the Branches: An elegy to Phil!
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-an-elegy-to-phil/
- Published: 2015-10-31T12:19:54.000Z
- Updated: 2015-10-31T12:19:54.000Z
- Description: The Leafs have nothing planned for Kessel's return, but we can celebrate his career anyway.
- Author: Achariya
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:43

[Maple Leafs have nothing planned for Phil Kessel return | Sportsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/maple-leafs-have-nothing-planned-for-phil-kessel-return/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
 Apparently it's nothing personal -- the new Leafs front office won't be doing any kind of tributes. Still, Phil's presence surely resonates with the fans, so in his honor, here are a few highlights from his Leafs career to start off this Saturday. I ask that you add more in comments to welcome Phil! home.

#### 2011-2012

#### 2012-2013

#### 2013-2014

#### 2014-2015

> I want to thank all of the Toronto fans for all the support you have shown me.I will miss you and this city and always consider Toronto home
> 
> — Phil Kessel (@PKessel81) [August 23, 2015](https://twitter.com/PKessel81/status/635457085178777601?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

#### Leafs News

[Meet the Maple Leafs prospect who writes children’s books | Sportsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/meet-the-maple-leafs-prospect-who-writes-childrens-books/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Mike Babcock's face was terrifying after a disallowed Leafs goal | SBN](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2015/10/30/9649122/mike-babcock-face-maple-leafs-goal-disallowed?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Recap: Rangers beat the Maple Leafs, so how bout those Marlies? | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/recap-new-york-rangers-beat-the-toronto-maple-leafs-so-how-about-those-marlies/)

[Watch: Nylander scores two beauties for Marlies | PPP](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2015/10/30/9649044/nylander-scores-two-beauties-for-marlies)

[Watch: Jeremy Bracco's first two points with the Kitchener Rangers | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/watch-jeremy-braccos-first-two-points-with-the-kitchener-rangers/)

[Lou Lamoriello on Friisdahl hire, Rich Clune signing, Jeremy Bracco joining Kitchener | MLHS](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2015/10/29/lou-lamoriello-on-friisdahl-hire-rich-clune-signing-jeremy-bracco-joining-kitchener-more/%20?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Five things we learned in the NHL: Lupul ruling looked wrong | Sportsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/five-things-we-learned-in-the-nhl-lupul-ruling-looked-wrong/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello sees 'light at end of tunnel' | ESPN](http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/13996025/nhl-toronto-maple-leafs-gm-lou-lamoriello-sees-light-end-tunnel?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Remembering the Maple Leafs’ record-setting winning streak of 1993 | Sportsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/remembering-the-maple-leafs-record-setting-winning-streak-of-1993/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Maple Leafs' Stephane Robidas: Robidas faces uncertain timetable | CBSSports](http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/hockey/news/maple-leafs-stephane-robidas-robidas-faces-uncertain-timetable/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Bernier getting every chance at No. 1 job | TSN](http://www.tsn.ca/bernier-getting-every-chance-at-no-1-job-1.385737?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Auston Matthews hurt while playing in Swiss league | NBC](http://nhl.nbcsports.com/2015/10/30/auston-matthews-hurt-while-playing-in-swiss-league/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Noooooooooooooooooo Auston, do we need to stick you in Species' basement until the draft?

#### Recaps

[Stormtrooper tosses helmet onto ice after Rangers hat trick | SBN](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2015/10/30/9649260/stormtrooper-tosses-helmet-onto-ice-after-rangers-hat-trick?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
This is kind of cute and I still hate the Rangers with a burning passion people usually reserve for the Bruins.

[Flyers vs. Sabres recap: Nightmare in Western New York | BSH](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2015/10/30/9648678/flyers-vs-sabres-recap-nightmare-in-western-new-york-whyschultz?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[Eichel's 4th goal is another special one | DBDB](http://www.diebytheblade.com/2015/10/30/9649072/eichels-4th-goal-is-another-special-one?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Game 11 Recap: Caps sneak by Jackets 2-1 | Jacketscannon](http://www.jacketscannon.com/2015/10/31/9649058/game-11-recap-capitals-sneak-by-jackets?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[Caps Cast Off Blue Jackets, 2-1 | Japersrink](http://www.japersrink.com/2015/10/30/9649076/capitals-vs-blue-jackets-recap-caps-cast-off-blue-jackets-2-1?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Avalanche Fall To Hurricanes 3-2 | MHH](http://www.milehighhockey.com/2015/10/30/9649124/colorado-avalanche-fall-to-carolina-hurricanes-3-2?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[Hurricanes 3, Avalanche 2 | Canes Country](http://www.canescountry.com/2015/10/30/9649262/hurricanes-3-avalanche-2?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Senators Come Out on Top in Motown | SSS](http://www.silversevensens.com/2015/10/30/9648872/senators-come-out-on-top-in-motown?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[Game Recap: Detroit Red Wings 1 - Ottawa Senators 3](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2015/10/30/9648858/game-recap-detroit-red-wings-1-ottawa-senators-3?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Bruins jump ahead early, cruise to 3-1 win over Panthers | LBC](http://www.litterboxcats.com/2015/10/31/9649882/florida-panthers-boston-bruins-game-ten-recap?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Wild Win in Defenseless Skirmish with the Fluffer Nutters | HW](http://www.hockeywilderness.com/2015/10/30/9649408/wild-win-in-defenseless-skirmish-with-the-fluffer-nutters?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
 Hee hee Fluffer Nutters hee hee hee.   
[Defense Optional: Hawks Lose to the Wild 5-4 | SCH](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2015/10/30/9649430/defense-optional-hawks-lose-to-the-wild-5-4?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
It's honestly good to see the Blackhawks suffering. Because reasons.

[Dale Weise completes the first hat trick of his NHL career | HEOTP](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2015/10/30/9649490/dale-weise-hat-trick-goal-montreal-canadiens-calgary-flames?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
And that's pretty much all you need to know about this game.  
[Calgary Flames Host Montreal Canadiens, October 30, 2015 | MnG](http://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/2015/10/30/9649606/calgary-flames-host-montreal-canadiens-october-30-2015?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Canucks hold on to beat Arizona 4-3 | Nucks](http://www.nucksmisconduct.com/2015/10/30/9649608/canucks-hold-on-to-beat-arizona-4-3?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[Vancouver Canucks @ Arizona Coyotes Instant Recap: Incomplete comeback | 5fH](http://www.fiveforhowling.com/2015/10/30/9649618/vancouver-canucks-arizona-coyotes-instant-recap-incomplete-comeback?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

#### Other Hockey News

There are a few other things to say goodbye to this morning. For example, Down Goes Brown.

> I wrote roughly one million words at Grantland, and the last were a YouTube breakdown of a 1970's enforcer trying to sing. That feels right.
> 
> — Down Goes Brown (@DownGoesBrown) [October 30, 2015](https://twitter.com/DownGoesBrown/status/660187396365901824?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

[ESPN's Shuttering Of Sports And Culture Site Grantland Prompts Backlash | NPR](http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/10/30/453209835/espns-shuttering-of-sports-and-culture-site-grantland-prompts-backlash?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Grantland's death is sad, ugly and not surprising | Sporting News](http://www.sportingnews.com/sport-news/4659742-grantland-suspended-future-bill-simmons-podcast-espn-layoffs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)[So apparently Torts DID call Johansson "out of shape," and he's pissed the news got out | Puck-rakers Blog](http://bluejacketsxtra.dispatch.com/content/blogs/puck-rakers/2015/10/a.m.-11-washington.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Huge If True: Everybody’s buying NHL defensemen, but who’s selling? | Puck Daddy](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/huge-if-true--everybody-s-buying-nhl-defensemen--but-who-s-selling-210723618.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Halloween Zeitgeist: Terrifying Tales from the Islanders Twilight Zone | LHH](http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2015/10/30/9643722/halloween-zeitgeist-terrifying-tales-from-the-islanders-twilight-zone-humor?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Dan is one of my favorite writers on SBN. This is a cool look at "scary" Islanders history.

[Dr. StrangeGlove(side), Or, How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Cats | LBC](http://www.litterboxcats.com/2015/10/28/9617182/florida-panthers-dr-strangeglove-side-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-attendance-rebuild-playoffs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)