> ## 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: Bonne chance, Bradley Glenn - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-bonne-chance-bradley-glenn/ - Published: 2016-07-21T11:46:17.000Z - Updated: 2016-07-21T11:46:17.000Z - Description: Brad Richards retires; Auston Matthews still on vacation from writing signatures on contracts. - Author: Achariya - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27 But first, some adaptive hockey news. [Nashville To Host 2016 Sled Classic, Presented by the NHL | USA Hockey](http://www.usahockey.com/news%5Farticle/show/671627?referrer%5Fid=752796&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "USA Hockey announced today that the Nashville Predators and the Nashville Sled Preds will host the seventh annual USA Hockey Sled Classic, presented by the NHL. The four-day event will take place November 17-20, 2016, at the Ford Ice Center, operated by the Nashville Predators to continue the growth of hockey and skating in Middle Tennessee, in Antioch, Tenn." -- I WILL GO TO THIS THING! [Bringing the Joy of Hockey to the Developmentally Disabled | Forward.com](http://forward.com/scribe/345632/bringing-the-joy-of-hockey-to-the-developmentally-disabled/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "The program uses a one-on one mentoring model to teach seven to thirteen year-olds with developmental disabilities, including Autism and Down syndrome, how to play ice hockey and engage in positive social interactions." #### Other Hockey News [On Auston Matthews, Lou Lamoriello, and the entry-level bonus debate | MLHS](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2016/07/21/on-auston-matthews-lou-lamoriello-and-the-entry-level-bonus/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) This is good supplemental information to Katya's article. [Toronto Maple Leafs: The World Cup Impact On Toronto | Editor in Leaf](http://editorinleaf.com/2016/07/20/toronto-maple-leafs-world-cup-hockey-2/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) When the Toronto Maple Leafs are in Bedford, Nova Scotia for training camp and a pre-season game, they’ll be without their leader. [Maple Leafs Roundtable: Opening Night Forward Lines | Editor in Leaf](http://editorinleaf.com/2016/07/19/maple-leafs-roundtable-forward-lines/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "The Toronto Maple Leafs have a lot of options for how they can set their forward lineup heading into opening night of the 2016-2017 season." [Dubas 'fortunate' in time with Maple Leafs | Soo Today](https://www.sootoday.com/local-sports/dubas-fortunate-in-time-with-maple-leafs-339139?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "Kyle Dubas continues to learn on the job in his role as assistant general manager with the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs" [Toronto Maple Leafs: 5 Takeaways from their Offseason Moves | Tip of the Tower](http://tipofthetower.com/2016/07/20/toronto-maple-leafs-5-takeaways-from-their-offseason/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "In what has been a busy offseason for the Toronto Maple Leafs, have they made the necessary additions to help them move forward in the rebuild?" [Marlies Sign Tony Cameranesi and William Corrin | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/marlies-sign-tony-cameranesi-and-william-corrin/) The Toronto Marlies signed a pair of Minnesota-Duluth products today: centre Tony Cameranesi and defenceman William Corrin. And speaking of the NCAA: [Quinnipiac hockey to be tested early with 2016-17 schedule | NH Register](http://www.nhregister.com/sports/20160721/quinnipiac-hockey-to-be-tested-early-with-2016-17-schedule?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "A rematch with Boston College and a Thanksgiving weekend tournament in Northern Ireland highlight the Quinnipiac men’s hockey schedule, which was released on Wednesday afternoon." [COLLEGE HOCKEY: Overtime won't see any changes | Grand Forks Herald](http://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/4078292-college-hockey-overtime-wont-see-any-changes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "The NCAA Men's and Women's Ice Hockey Rules Committee tabled its own recommendation that college hockey move to 4-on-4 overtimes across the board in all conferences." [Brad Richards announces retirement after 15 seasons | NHL](https://www.nhl.com/news/brad-richards-retires/c-281199776?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Richie :( [Brad Richards' NHL timeline | NHL](https://www.nhl.com/news/brad-richards-nhl-timeline/c-281201390?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) :( [Investor in the wings for new pro hockey team in Portland | Press Herald](http://www.pressherald.com/2016/07/21/investor-in-the-wings-for-new-portland-hockey-team/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "A group attempting to land a minor league hockey team for Portland has located an investor willing to put up most or all of the $750,000 needed to buy a team." -- This is so cheap that PPP could buy a minor league team! [How Smart NHL Teams Can Take Advantage of the Death of the Bridge Contract | Bleacher Report](http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2653013-how-smart-nhl-teams-can-take-advantage-of-the-death-of-the-bridge-contract?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "Florida’s signings are the latest step in a long process which has seen the bridge contract—typically a cheap, short-term deal to a player coming off his first NHL contract—increasingly fall out of favour." [NHL dismisses neutral arbitrator from Dennis Wideman case | Sportsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/nhl-dismisses-neutral-arbitrator-dennis-wideman-case/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "Oldham, who has served as an impartial arbitrator for the league since 2004, reduced the original suspension to 10 games on March 11 — a decision the NHL did not agree with."