> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # From the Branches: Babcock vs. Blashill round 2 - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-babcock-vs-blashill-round-2/ - Published: 2015-11-06T13:33:21.000Z - Updated: 2015-11-06T13:33:21.000Z - Description: The Red Wings make their first regular season appearance at the ACC against their old coach. - Author: Species - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50 So, yes, the Red Wings were here in the pre-season. IT DOESN'T COUNT BECAUSE I SAY SO! The Red Wings creamed the Leafs in Detroit in game 2 on October 9.Will we get a repeat tonight? I don't think so #teamreimvember. We'll have a game preview up after noon. ### ![](https://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/4237603/leafsLynx_zps1c7c2861.0.png) Leaf's Lynx From PPP [Why does Dion Phaneuf take so many penalties? - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/why-does-dion-phaneuf-take-so-many-penalties/) We take a look at the factors behind Phaneuf's rising penalty totals. [Early Season Leaf Narratives - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/early-season-leaf-narratives/) There are a number of interesting storylines developing already this year in Toronto. (Thanks to Kad Chilger for the Leafsman Lynx) ### Last Night's Games [Ryan Suter breaks his stick slashing Colin Wilson. Wilson gets a slashing penalty.](https://youtu.be/9gZ90pscO-M?t=45s&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) A good Ontariya boy would have stopped this. > Good lord did Patrick Marleau just absolutely undress Alex Petrovic [pic.twitter.com/rkEmL1wx66](https://t.co/rkEmL1wx66?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Shane O'Donnell (@shane1342o) [November 6, 2015](https://twitter.com/shane1342o/status/662490232089141248?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Sharks scored a goal that was successfully overturned by a coaches challenge. Looks like it was definitely offside. > Sharks broadcast just showed a better angle of the offside - good decision to challenge that [pic.twitter.com/dOL1QZEirt](https://t.co/dOL1QZEirt?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 6, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/662498009830133760?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) This goal was not ruled as being "kicked in". What do you think? > overhead of Backlund's OT goal [pic.twitter.com/EZrPIrJUBC](https://t.co/EZrPIrJUBC?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 6, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/662490418202832896?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Blue Jackets lost again. LOLOLOLOLOLlolol.... WAIT, WHAT? > Blue Jackets win 3-2 [pic.twitter.com/g1yAXMOW1X](https://t.co/g1yAXMOW1X?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 6, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/662515322138791936?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Leafs are now again in last place - no tie this time - they are the officially worst team in the NHL. [Avalanche @ Coyotes instant recap: Grossmann leads the way - Five For Howling](http://www.fiveforhowling.com/2015/11/5/9679674/colorado-avalanche-arizona-coyotes-instant-recap-grossmann-leads-the?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Arizona Coyotes come back from their break with a 4-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. [Predators 3, Wild 2: Hodgson's First Wins It - On the Forecheck](http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2015/11/5/9678918/nashville-predators-3-minnesota-wild-2-hodgsons-first-wins-it?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Preds end their losing skid in Minnesota. A tough, physical bout, but the good guys found a way. [Flames Host Flyers, November 5th - Matchsticks and Gasoline](http://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/2015/11/5/9679788/calgary-flames-host-philadelphia-flyers-november-5th?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The roller coaster ride never stops when two hungry teams are in desperate need of wins. [Jets suffer from Sens-ory overload. Lose 3-2\. - Arctic Ice Hockey](http://www.arcticicehockey.com/2015/11/5/9679414/winnipeg-jets-suffer-from-sens-ory-overload?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I normally link to the winners side for game recaps, but how could I skip a quality pun like that? [Canadiens 4 (EN), Islanders 1: Tavares returns, but offensive woes persist - Lighthouse Hockey](http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2015/11/5/9678286/new-york-islanders-vs-montreal-canadiens-goal-drought?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The return of captain and leading scorer John Tavares was not enough to boost the slumping Islanders offense,. [Capitals vs. Bruins Recap: That Old Familiar Feeling - Japers' Rink](http://www.japersrink.com/2015/11/5/9679260/capitals-vs-bruins-recap-score?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Caps get back on track, down Bruins 4-1. [Lightning's offense strikes, shuts down Buffalo 4-1 - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2015/11/5/9679052/game-15-lightnings-offense-strikes-shuts-down-buffalo-4-1/in/9433879?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Tampa Bay never looked back as it took an early lead to roll by the Sabres for the third time this season. Ladies and gentleman: Jack Eichel > 4\. Jack Eichel shows off his speed, skill, and power, eluding 2 d-men before finding the back of the net [#SixSnipes](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SixSnipes?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/5tQiq4EwNP](https://t.co/5tQiq4EwNP?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Shane O'Donnell (@shane1342o) [November 6, 2015](https://twitter.com/shane1342o/status/662541872980746240?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### Other News [Why Hockey Canada chose Mike Babcock over Joel Quenneville for World Cup job | Puck Daddy](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/why-hockey-canada-chose-mike-babcock-over-joel-quenneville-for-world-cup-job-195035559.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "Having Mike with our staff, he’s proven that he can take a group of players and mold them quickly and effectively into a two-week tournament and come out on top." > The AHL's website never got around to updating Talbot's headshot... [pic.twitter.com/cz0YlwkWV7](https://t.co/cz0YlwkWV7?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — DJ Bean (@DJ\_Bean) [November 4, 2015](https://twitter.com/DJ%5FBean/status/661991568321224704?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [The Habs should put Semin back in the lineup | FOX Sports](http://www.foxsports.com/nhl/story/montreal-canadiens-alexander-semin-110515?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) FOX Sports uses advanced stats to argue Semin should not be scratched. FO SPORTS USES ADVANCED STATS! FOX SPORTS! What a bunch of analidiots. ### Tonight the Leafs will | win because GBSR. | 36 | | ---------------------------- | -- | | win because of Babcock. | 12 | | lose, and lose horribly! | 41 | | get a Bettman point. | 36 | | eat pizza, just like I will! | 40 |