> ## 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: Free agency doldrums - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-free-agency-doldrums/ - Published: 2015-07-10T12:16:50.000Z - Updated: 2015-07-10T12:16:50.000Z - Description: There's still a few well known names out there, but will anyone sign them? - Author: Species - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:43 #### Leafs News The Laafs signed Martin Marincin yesterday to a one year deal. > Marincin is going to play a role in the Leafs top seven on the blueline. Be interesting if it's in the top four or not. > > — James Mirtle (@mirtle) [July 9, 2015](https://twitter.com/mirtle/status/619232570639822848?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) If you would like to know more about Marincin, here is a post from Copper 'n Blue that looks back at his time with the Oilers. [The Progress of Martin Marincin - The Copper & Blue](http://www.coppernblue.com/2015/6/12/8765883/martin-marincin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) A look into the development and deployment of the young Slovak defender. #### Free Agency [NHL free agency: 5 players still available - NHL on CBC Sports - Hockey news, opinion, scores, stats, standings](http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/nhl-free-agency-5-players-still-available-1.3142529?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) A total of 154 NHL unrestricted free agents secured deals in the first five days of the signing period, but value remains in the form of depth forwards and veteran defencemen. [NHL free agents becoming desperate as money dries up in a buyers’ market - The Globe and Mail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/nhl-free-agents-becoming-desperate-as-money-dries-up-in-a-buyers-market/article25407960/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Ten days into NHL free agency, the promise of a huge payday has largely evaporated. Many teams still need to sign their key restricted free agents, and with young players getting paid like never before, many veterans are worried about getting a deal at all #### Other News [Who are the best two-way centers in NHL over past 5 seasons? » HockeyAnalysis.com](http://hockeyanalysis.com/2015/07/09/who-are-the-best-two-way-centers-in-nhl-over-past-5-seasons/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) You may or may not be surprised at Bozak's ranking. [Steven Stamkos hasn't yet started negotiating with the Tampa Bay Lightning, which is totally fine - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2015/7/9/8922767/steven-stamkos-hasnt-yet-started-negotiating-with-the-tampa-bay-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Yes. perfectly fine! [The $8 million man? Here's what Jakub Voracek could earn on his next contract - Broad Street Hockey](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2015/7/9/8691931/jakub-voracek-contract-flyers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Flyers' star winger took yet another big step forward this past year, and after the best season of his NHL career, what will the team have to pay Jakub Voracek if they hope to lock him up long term? [Tampa Bay officially submits bid to host 2018 World Junior Championship - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2015/7/9/8924447/tampa-bay-sports-2018-USA-Hockey-IIHF-World-junior-championship-tournament-bid?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Tampa would be the farthest south the IIHF's tournament has ever been played, and may very well be the most ideal location for 2018. [Why can’t NHL try to be fun like the NBA?: Arthur | Toronto Star](http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/2015/07/09/why-cant-nhl-try-to-be-fun-like-the-nba-arthur.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) NBA can be ruthless and pure madness as the DeAndre Jordan fiasco shows, while NHL aims for boring more than it needs to be. [Blackhawks' Stanley Cup win captured by flipbook artist - CBC Sports](http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/blackhawks-stanley-cup-win-captured-by-flipbook-artist-1.3142896?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) A Chicago flipbook artist came up with a unique and creative way to pay tribute to the Blackhawks' third Stanley Cup in six seasons. [Keith Olbermann Is Out At ESPN](http://deadspin.com/keith-olbermann-is-out-at-espn-1716647790?utm%5Fcampaign=socialflow%5Fdeadspin%5Ftwitter&utm%5Fsource=deadspin%5Ftwitter&utm%5Fmedium=socialflow) Steve Simmons must have some friends in ESPN management. [Providence Commit Jake Henderson Signs with Kitchener of OHL - SB Nation College Hockey](http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/2015/7/9/8924115/providence-commit-jake-henderson-signs-with-kitchener-of-ohl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I wonder how big the sack of cash was. #### Pan Am Games For everyone in Toronto, a reminder that the Pan Am Games have technically already started, and the official opening ceremony is tonight, including a performance by Cirque Du Soleil [Pan Am Games begin today in Toronto with opening ceremony - Toronto - CBC News](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/pan-am-games-begin-today-in-toronto-with-opening-ceremony-1.3146147?cmp=rss&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The athletes are ready. The colourful pinecone-like cauldron has been revealed. And Friday night’s sold out opening ceremony promises to get the TO2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games going with a bang. [Opening ceremony broadcast party to be held Friday at Nathan Phillips Square | Toronto Star](http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/panamgames/2015/07/06/opening-ceremony-broadcast-party-to-be-held-friday-at-nathan-phillips-square.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Details here about the viewing party at Nathan Phillips Square tonight (and cringe with me at the use of the word 'bespoke') [Road closures for Pan Am Games prep, opening ceremony | CTV Toronto News](http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/road-closures-for-pan-am-games-prep-opening-ceremony-1.2462412?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) For the ornery cranks 'just trying to get home to my family' here are the rolling road closures through the city this evening as the torch makes it's way to the Opening Ceremony at.... umm.... I can't even figure out where it is.