> ## 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: I'm Late - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-im-late/ - Published: 2015-07-23T11:59:42.000Z - Updated: 2015-07-23T11:59:42.000Z - Author: Arvind S - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15 I just woke up and I'm still half asleep, which is why this FTB is a little late. Originally I was planning on doing a long rant on how Quidditch is a crappy sport. But since I'm running low on time, I'll have to save it for another day, and just give you other people's rant on it instead ##### Quidditch Links [Quidditch Deconstructed](http://www.outsidethebeltway.com/quidditch%5Fdeconstructed/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Tom Franck deconstructs the sport of quidditch of Harry Potter fame, noting that it "sucks." [Petty Annoyances: Quidditch Just Isn't Very Well Thought Out](http://zapr.blogspot.ca/2008/03/quidditch-just-isnt-very-well-thought.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [11 Reasons Why Quidditch Kinda Sucks - 11 Points](http://www.11points.com/Books/11%5FReasons%5FWhy%5FQuidditch%5FKinda%5FSucks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ##### Hockey Links [NHL -- Montreal Canadiens prospect Tim Bozon already survived fight of his life](http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/13298142/nhl-montreal-canadiens-prospect-tim-bozon-already-survived-fight-life?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Key off-season moves by NHL's Western Conference also-rans - NHL - SI.com](http://www.si.com/nhl/2015/07/22/western-conference-non-playoff-teams-off-season-moves?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Taking stock of off-season moves by the NHL's Western Conference non-playoff teams. [NHL expansion bids likely to put new teams in Las Vegas, Quebec - NHL - SI.com](http://www.si.com/nhl/2015/07/21/nhl-expansion-bids-new-teams-las-vegas-quebec-city?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The absence of an NHL expansion team bid from Seattle will leave that city and others out in the cold for years. [Braden Holtby could get the $8 million per year he wants from - NHL - SI.com](http://www.si.com/nhl/2015/07/21/braden-holtby-washington-capitals-salary-arbitration?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Why the [Capitals](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/washington-capitals?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)' [Braden Holtby](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54328/braden-holtby?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) stands a decent chance of getting the $8 million per year that he's asking for. [Chicago Blackhawks stars Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews feel added pressure with new extensions](http://espn.go.com/chicago/nhl/story/%5F/id/13275580/chicago-blackhawks-stars-patrick-kane-jonathan-toews-feel-added-pressure-new-extensions?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Chicago Blackhawks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/chicago-blackhawks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) forwards [Patrick Kane](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/56147/patrick-kane?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and [Jonathan Toews](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/56122/jonathan-toews?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) admitted Friday they feel additional pressure is on them with their pay raises going into effect next season. [Buffalo Sabres re-sign Johan Larsson](http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/13296000/buffalo-sabres-re-sign-johan-larsson?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The [Sabres](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/buffalo-sabres?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) have re-signed forward [Johan Larsson](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111869/johan-larsson?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) to a one-year contract after a six-goal, 10-assist season for Buffalo in 2014-15. [Anaheim Ducks sign D Josh Manson to 2-year, $1.65M extension](http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/13302429/anaheim-ducks-sign-d-josh-manson-2-year-165m-extension?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Defenseman [Josh Manson](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/203605/josh-manson?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and the [Anaheim Ducks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/anaheim-ducks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) have agreed to a two-year, $1.65 million contract extension through the 2017-18 season. ##### Leafs Links [Babcock taking part in One Voice event for mental health](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2015/7/22/9014885/babcock-taking-part-in-one-voice-event-for-mental-health) [Report: Prospect JJ Piccinich may join the London Knights](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2015/7/22/9018055/report-prospect-jj-piccinich-may-join-the-london-knights) [Toronto Maple Leafs sign second round selection, Travis Dermott, to ELC](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2015/7/22/9017439/toronto-maple-leafs-sign-second-round-selection-travis-dermott-to-elc) [It’s been one year - what exactly has Kyle Dubas done? | The LeafsNation](http://theleafsnation.com/2015/7/22/it-s-been-one-year-what-exactly-has-kyle-dubas-done?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)[](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2015/7/22/9014885/babcock-taking-part-in-one-voice-event-for-mental-health)