> ## 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: Magic Mitch - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-magic-mitch/ - Published: 2015-07-29T10:00:02.000Z - Updated: 2015-07-29T10:00:02.000Z - Author: Gunnar Carlsson - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:43 Good morning! How's everyone doing on this fine Wednesday morning? There isn't usually much hockey news happening this late into the summer but yesterday was a surprisingly busy day. **From the Front Page** [The mental game inside concussions and the NHL ](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/the-mental-game-inside-concussions-and-the-nhl/)| Pension Plan Puppets In case you missed it, read this excellent piece by Scott about head injuries in hockey. [Toronto Maple Leafs sign Mitch Marner to ELC ](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2015/7/28/9059943/toronto-maple-leafs-sign-mitch-marner-to-elc)| Pension Plan Puppets The Leafs' first pick is now signed. **Other News** [Sean Couturier signed to 6-year, $26 million contract extension with Flyers ](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2015/7/28/9061069/sean-couturier-contract-flyers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| Broad Street Hockey A very, very good contract for the Flyers. Now we just have to find another Luke Schenn so we can trade for him. [What Hot Seat? ](http://www.pensburgh.com/2015/7/28/9064591/what-hot-seat?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| PensBurgh Despres trade aside, Rutherford has been doing a pretty good job in Pittsburgh. [Penguins Performing a Rebuild-on-the Fly](http://www.pensburgh.com/2015/7/28/9060705/penguins-performing-a-rebuild-on-the-fly?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | PensBurgh Such a good job, in fact, that PensBurgh has not one but two articles about him. [What role might Channelside plans play in Tampa Bay's World Junior Championships bid? ](http://www.rawcharge.com/2015/7/28/9059663/tampa-bay-named-finalist-for-2018-iihf-world-junior-championships?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| Raw Charge If the World Juniors land in Tampa, get ready for coverage from PPP Foreign Correspondent Achariya. [How Much is Mike Hoffman Worth? ](http://www.silversevensens.com/2015/7/28/9050545/how-much-is-mike-hoffman-worth-ottawa-senators-nhl-arbitration?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| Silver Seven So what's the over/under on how much Canadian Tire money Hoffman gets in arbitration? [Silver Nuggets: The 2015-16 Powerplay ](http://www.silversevensens.com/2015/7/28/9050087/sens-pp-units?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| Silver Seven [Boston Blades announce Brian McCloskey as new head coach](http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/boston-blades-cwhl/2015/7/28/9058569/boston-blades-announce-new-head-coach?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Stanley Cup of Chowder This is an...interesting hire. In case you're unfamiliar, McCloskey was fired as head coach of UNH's women's hockey program after he grabbed a player's jersey, pulled her head down to the bench, put his knee to her hip, and grabbed her cage, [according to a local news station](http://www.wmur.com/sports/former-unh-coach-admits-to-actions-that-led-to-charges/31090980?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) (autoplay warning). [An Overview of the Devils Prospects Part 1: The Forwards ](http://www.inlouwetrust.com/2015/7/28/9042057/an-overview-of-the-devils-prospects-part-1-the-forwards?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| In Lou We Trust The cupboards are a bit bare for the Devils. [The Next Steps](http://www.jacketscannon.com/2015/7/28/8938005/the-next-steps?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | The Cannon [Bonino and Clendening Traded for Brandon Sutter ](http://www.nucksmisconduct.com/2015/7/28/9058497/bonino-and-clendening-traded-for-brandon-sutter?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| Nucks Misconduct Vancouver and Boston are both self destructing nicely... [Jeff Gorton Makes An Outstanding First Impression ](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2015/7/28/9056631/jeff-gorton-makes-an-outstanding-first-impression?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| Blueshirt Banter [Getting To Know General Advanced Stats](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2015/7/28/9039245/getting-to-know-general-advanced-stats?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Winging It In Motown Finally, if you're new to hockey analytics, here's a primer on some of the most commonly used advances stats.