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# From the Branches: Maple Leafs can be my lucky star
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-maple-leafs-predators-subban-dipietro-hammond/
- Published: 2016-11-15T12:55:55.000Z
- Updated: 2016-11-15T12:55:55.000Z
- Description: Maple Leafs prepare to battle the Predators tonight.
- Author: Species
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50

It's game day. The Leafs host the [Predators](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/nashville-predators?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). That means everyone will be talking about the arrival of [P.K. Subban](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/71720/p-k-subban?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).

There was only one game last night, [Islanders](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-york-islanders?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) vs. Bolts, and it was a shutout. I’ll let you guess who won.

> The two best friends that anyone could have. [#TBLvsNYI](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TBLvsNYI?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/8ABY33JEqL](https://t.co/8ABY33JEqL?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — [Tampa Bay Lightning](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/tampa-bay-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) (@TBLightning) [November 15, 2016](https://twitter.com/TBLightning/status/798354821367545856?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

Rick DiPetro was named the 100th Star of the game.

> Rick DePietro is finally a star. [pic.twitter.com/5r2xvMzdzp](https://t.co/5r2xvMzdzp?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Pension Plan Puppets (@PPPLeafs) [November 15, 2016](https://twitter.com/PPPLeafs/status/798328816313794565?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

### Leafs News

[What to expect when you’re expecting (goals) - Arvind](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/what-to-expect-when-you-re-expecting-goals-leafs-nhl-hockey-soccer-analytics/)  
How exactly does one expect goals?

[Adam Brooks Named WHL player of the week - MLHS](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2016/11/15/adam-brooks-wins-whl-player-of-the-week/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The recognition comes as confirmation that Brooks is off and running in his final junior season.

[Soshnikov Is An Option For Nylander-Matthews Line - Editor In Leaf](http://editorinleaf.com/2016/11/14/toronto-maple-leafs-soshnikov-option/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
With the documented offensive struggles of Nylander/Matthews, [Toronto Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) coach Mike Babcock should explore playing [Nikita Soshnikov](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/254124/nikita-soshnikov?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) with them.

[Snoop Dog and Maple Leafs Battle Over "Leafs" Trademark — The Fashion Law](http://www.thefashionlaw.com/home/snoop-dog-and-toronto-maple-leafs-battle-over-leafs-trademark?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The opposition states that the rapper’s "use of the LEAFS BY SNOOP plus design mark first began 90 years after the Maple Leafs' first use of their LEAFS marks.

### Other News

The Hamburglar is going to lose access to his free Big Macs for life.

> With a couple of teams looking at goaltending help, hearing OTT is testing the market on Andrew Hammond. We'll see what evolves.
> 
> — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) [November 14, 2016](https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/798229135071973376?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

[Why did the Coyotes seek out ASU and the East Valley? - Five For Howling](http://www.fiveforhowling.com/2016/11/14/13625672/arizona-coyotes-arena-asu-east-valley-tempe-partnership-stadium?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Traffic and relationships with public entities are among the reasons for the shift.

[IIHF will come up with the 2018 Olympic money for NHL players - Sportsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/growing-skepticism-ahead-nhl-iihf-olympics-meeting-wednesday/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The International Ice Hockey Federation will come up with the money to cover insurance and transportation costs if NHL players go to the 2018 Olympics, president Rene Fasel told Sportsnet on Monday night.

[Under financial pressure, Russia’s KHL considers cutting teams - The G&M](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/under-financial-pressure-russias-khl-considers-cutting-teams/article32847052/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The Kontinental Hockey League, widely considered the world’s strongest hockey competition outside the NHL, is considering cutting teams because of financial pressure.

[Canadian gay curling leagues have blossomed in recent decades - New York Times](http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/14/world/canada/canada-gay-curling-leagues.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"It has a passionate following among those who have come out of the closet, and brought their brooms with them."