> ## 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: It's Friday! - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-its-friday/ - Published: 2016-08-26T10:00:02.000Z - Updated: 2016-08-26T10:00:02.000Z - Description: It's my last official day of vacation, let's celebrate with my third PPP post of the week! - Author: Nafio - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50 ### Thursday Recap [Top 25 Under 25: Johnson lands in North America at No. 12 - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-top-25-under-25-andreas-johnson-lands-in-north-america-at-no-12/) After three impressive seasons in the SHL, [Andreas Johnson](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/198377/andreas-johnson?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) is among a small group of Leafs prospects who are next in line for a chance to prove themselves in the NHL. *Tune in at 9:00 am to find out who stalled out at #11.* [Crime and punishment: Hitting, penalties and Nazem Kadri - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/crime-and-punishment-hitting-penalties-and-nazem-kadri/) [Nazem Kadri](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/71825/nazem-kadri?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) has a bit of a reputation. He draws a lot of penalties, takes a few himself for diving, and pays some fines. He also takes a lot of hits. *KatyaKnappe with some cogent analysis.* [Why Your Team Sucks: Toronto Maple Leafs - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/why-your-team-sucks-toronto-maple-leafs/) PPP's 2016 NHL preview begins in last place, with a team we know all too well. *FiftyMissionCap brings us a deadly serious, highly scientific piece of literature. Second in the series drops this afternoon.* [Perth Thunder AIHL Finals preview: It's Goodall Cup time - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/perth-thunder-aihl-finals-preview-its-goodall-cup-time/) The Perth Thunder are close. Really close. *PPP's adopted team have some srs bsns hockey ahead.* ### Around the League [Bettman on fighting, jersey ads, European expansion, and more - The G&M](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/bettman-on-fighting-ads-on-jerseys-european-expansion-outdoor-games-and-more/article31550912/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) NHL commissioner Gary Bettman spoke to those issues and more in a recent interview with the Canadian Press *Good ol´ Gary non-committally sidesteps his way through an interview* [Blues Announce Leadership Group - St. Louis Game Time](http://www.stlouisgametime.com/2016/8/25/12651304/blues-announce-leadership-group?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The team’s leadership group for 2016-2017 has been set. [Avalanche’s 7th Head Coach will be Jared Bednar - Mile High Hockey](http://www.milehighhockey.com/2016/8/25/12645550/avalanche-s-7th-head-coach-will-be-jared-bednar?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) After a thorough search up and down the hockey coaching ranks, General Manager Joe Sakic finally decided on his coach. *But will his drama/60 be as high as his predecessor's?* [Datsyuk bags first KHL goal - The Malik Report - Kukla's Korner](http://kuklaskorner.com/tmr/comments/datsyuk-bags-first-khl-goal?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) *It's a beauty.* [Early glut of injuries leaves glimmer of hope Wings youth could claim roster spots - Winging It In Motown](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2016/8/25/12640544/early-glut-of-injuries-leaves-glimmer-of-hope-that-red-wings-youth-could-claim-roster-spots?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Before the reported injuries of defenseman [Niklas Kronwall](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55749/niklas-kronwall?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), and forward [Tomas Jurco](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/132280/tomas-jurco?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) yesterday, we already knew that [Teemu Pulkkinen](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111628/teemu-pulkkinen?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) would be missing time due to injury sustained over the summer.... *Uh WIIM? You guys okay over there?* [Panthers trade Dave Bolland and Lawson Crouse to Arizona - Litter Box Cats](http://www.litterboxcats.com/2016/8/25/12644514/florida-panthers-trade-dave-bolland-lawson-crouse-arizona-coyotes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Cats get back two picks for [Coyotes](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/arizona-coyotes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Coyotes acquire Dave Bolland and Lawson Crouse from Panthers - Five For Howling](http://www.fiveforhowling.com/2016/8/25/12642682/arizona-coyotes-acquire-dave-bolland-and-lawson-crouse-from-florida-panthers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Coyotes have made another addition to their prospect system. *Leafs Legend [Dave Bolland](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/56134/dave-bolland?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) heads to the Coyotes where he will be very useful keeping them above the cap floor.* ### And Finally... [MMM: Magical Marlies Meet-up - Pension Plan Puppets](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2016/8/23/12607938/mmm-magical-marlies-meet-up) A date has been picked - Saturday November 19 at 5:00 pm vs the IceCaps. Head on over to confirm with Goldenhawk99\. (Or hey, you could meet up with me at the MCC at 8:00pm for Furies vs Canadiennes. Multiple anti-Montreal choices for your weekend.)