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# From the Branches: Back to work blues
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-back-to-work-blues/
- Published: 2016-01-04T13:49:41.000Z
- Updated: 2016-01-04T13:49:41.000Z
- Description: After 5 Christmases from Waterloo to Trois-Rivieres, I'm back and want a new vacation.
- Author: Adam Selvig
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27

Vacation from a vacation. Thats what I need right now. But instead it's back to work. How was your breaks?

#### On the front page are some great fanposts:

[An early preview of the 2016-2017 Canadian World Junior Team - Pension Plan Puppets](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2016/1/2/10702160/an-early-preview-of-the-2016-2017-canadian-world-junior-team)

[From Picks To Rings: High Draft Picks On Stanley Cup Winners - Pension Plan Puppets](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2016/1/3/10705226/from-picks-to-rings-high-draft-picks-on-stanley-cup-winners)

[Maple Leafs trade Richard Panik to Blackhawks for Jeremy Morin - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-trade-richard-panik-to-blackhawks-for-jeremy-morin/)

#### Game Recaps

[ReCat: Nine Lives - Litter Box Cats](http://www.litterboxcats.com/2016/1/3/10706272/florida-panthers-2-minnesota-wild-1-nhl-recap-recat-nine-lives-jagr-montoya?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[\[Final\] New York Islanders 6, Dallas Stars 5: Okposo, Clutterbuck score two apiece in annual shootout - Lighthouse Hockey](http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2016/1/3/10705798/new-york-islanders-vs-dallas-stars-clutterbuck-okposo-cardiac?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[Penalties Kill Dallas Stars In 6-5 Loss To New York Islanders - Defending Big D](http://www.defendingbigd.com/2016/1/3/10705846/penalties-kill-dallas-stars-in-6-5-loss-to-new-york-islanders?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Anaheim Ducks poop on Winnipeg Jets - Arctic Ice Hockey](http://www.arcticicehockey.com/2016/1/3/10706746/anaheim-ducks-poop-on-winnipeg-jets?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

#### Hockey Links

[Hey, does anyone know who is behind the Panther’s surge? | Barry Melrose Rocks](http://barrymelroserocks.com/2016-articles/hey-does-anyone-know-who-is-behind-the-panthers-surge.html?utm%5Fsource=feedly&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fcampaign=hey-does-anyone-know-who-is-behind-the-panthers-surge)

[Scouting the trade market: Some potentially available top-six forwards - Blue Seat Blogs](http://blueseatblogs.com/2016/01/04/scouting-the-trade-market-some-potentially-available-top-six-forwards/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Riveters Reflect on Playing the Big Stage at Winter Classic - Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/riveters/2016/1/3/10704118/riveters-reflect-on-playing-the-big-stage-at-winter-classic?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Jason Demers Hits Cal Clutterbuck For Major Penalty and Game Misconduct, Suspension Coming? - Defending Big D](http://www.defendingbigd.com/2016/1/3/10705770/jason-demers-hits-cal-clutterbuck-major-misconduct-suspension?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Down Goes Brown: Outrage of the week: John Scott, all-star captain](http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2016/01/outrage-of-week-john-scott-all-star.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Blake Bolden stars at Outdoor Women’s Classic | TheColorOfHockey](http://colorofhockey.com/2016/01/01/blake-bolden-stars-at-womens-outdoor-classic/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Appreciating Vladimir Tarasenko - St. Louis Game Time](http://www.stlouisgametime.com/2016/1/3/10705944/appreciating-vladimir-tarasenko?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Why can't David Rundblad find a home in the NHL? - Second City Hockey](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2016/1/4/10705148/david-rundblad-blackhawks-statistics-loan-europe-future-trade-nhl-2015?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Winter Classic 16 moments to remember | 2016 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic - Canadiens vs. Bruins](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/)

#### DROUIN-WATCH 2016

[Agent: Jonathan Drouin wants out of Tampa Bay - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2016/1/3/10704378/agent-jonathan-drouin-wants-out-of-tampa-bay?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[If Jonathan Drouin is on the market, what factors in to moving him? - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2016/1/3/10705334/jonathan-drouin-trade-speculation-tampa-bay-lightning-steve-yzerman-complications?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Speculating a Trade for Jonathan Drouin: Would it Make Sense for The Red Wings? - Winging It In Motown](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2016/1/3/10704392/NHL-trade-rumors-could-red-wings-trade-for-lightning-johnathan-drouin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[The Down-Low on Jonathan Drouin in Ottawa - Silver Seven](http://www.silversevensens.com/2016/1/4/10707102/the-down-low-on-jonathan-drouin-in-ottawa-senators-tampa-bay-lightning-nhl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[What would it take to bring Jonathan Drouin to Montreal? - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2016/1/3/10704920/jonathan-drouin-trade-request-rumours-montreal-canadiens-tampa-bay-lightning-bergevin-yzerman?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Enjoy the new year! It's January! Also you have 7 days to pick out my birthday present!