> ## 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: Maple Leafs Wilt in Florida Heat - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-maple-leafs-wilt-in-florida-heat-please-avoid-the-cobra-kids/ - Published: 2017-03-15T03:05:33.000Z - Updated: 2017-03-15T03:05:33.000Z - Description: Not a fun game, eh? - Author: Anne Boyd - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15 Last night, the Leafs played the [Panthers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/florida-panthers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). Let's check in with PPP's humble recapper, El Seldo, to see how that game went! > "Why did your recap abruptly cut off midway through the second period?" > \[rocks back and forth under blanket\] > > — Adam (@ElSeldo) [March 15, 2017](https://twitter.com/ElSeldo/status/841834034632224768?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Oh. Oh, that's not a good sign. Maybe Mike Babcock has a better take? > Babcock: "Made unbelievable mistakes... disappointing." > > — James Mirtle (@mirtle) [March 15, 2017](https://twitter.com/mirtle/status/841840612164935681?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Oh dear. Let's move on, shall we? That was yesterday. Today is full of promise. Have some links for your Wednesday morning: #### In Case You Missed It [Toronto Maple Leafs prospect report: Brooks has Dunn it, Bracco gets 5, Korostelev is back - Pension Plan Puppets](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-prospects/2017/3/14/14853124/toronto-maple-leafs-prospect-report-adam-brooks-regina-pats-whl-playoffs-ncaa-playoffs-ohl-playoffs) Plus NCAA playoffs advance more prospects. [Maple Leafs need to get three to win - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-need-to-get-three-goals-to-win/) Or so I keep saying, anyway. [Toronto Maple Leafs game recap: They lost. Don’t bother reading any farther. - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-game-recap-they-lost-thats-it-heres-a-stat-for-you-7-goals-against/) MAYBE DON’T SPEND ALL DAY FISHING BEFORE THE GAME, HUH? #### [Toronto Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [What do Leafs' struggles against good teams mean for their playoff chances?](http://sports.yahoo.com/news/what-do-leafs-struggles-against-good-teams-mean-for-playoff-chances-181913561.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference currently belongs to the Toronto Maple Leafs. They hold that berth by a single point, and if they can cling to that toehold for 15 more games they’ll be heading to the playoffs for only the second time in the last dozen years. #### Around the NHL [Victor Hedman’s overtime goal lifts Lightning over Senators - The Globe and Mail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/victor-hedmans-overtime-goal-lifts-lightning-over-senators/article34308216/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The [Senators](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/ottawa-senators?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) are extra useless today. [Islanders 3, Hurricanes 2 (OT): The Ho-Sang strikes back - Lighthouse Hockey](http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2017/3/14/14930384/islanders-vs-hurricanes-tavares-ho-sang-overtime-winner?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Isles use a pair of quick goals to resurrect the game before Ho-Sang sets up Tavares for the winner [Penguins Land College Free Agent Zach Aston-Reese - PensBurgh](http://www.pensburgh.com/2017/3/14/14929088/penguins-land-college-free-agent-zach-aston-reese?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The latest in a growing line of college free agents joins the [Penguins](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/pittsburgh-penguins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), plus Pat McGrath meets his fate. [Marc-Edouard Vlasic: "I want to play my whole career in San Jose" - Fear The Fin](http://www.fearthefin.com/2017/3/14/14923968/marc-edouard-vlasic-i-want-to-play-my-whole-career-in-san-jose?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Elliotte Friedman has the goods on Pickles in 30 Thoughts [Ten-game winning streak has Calgary Flames playing with purpose - The Globe and Mail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/10-game-winning-streak-has-calgary-flames-playing-with-purpose/article34307497/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The mood among hockey fans in Calgary has completely changed in team’s heartening surge up the standings. [Ex-Leafs goalie James Reimer finds respect in Florida | Toronto Star](https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2017/03/14/ex-leafs-goalie-james-reimer-finds-respect-in-florida.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Reimer](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54304/james-reimer?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) has found a home, as well as a team and a coach that love him. #### And a great CWHL article, early on Women's Hockey Wednesday: [CWHL: Clarkson Cup Victory for Les Canadiennes Comes at a Turning Point for Women's Hockey](http://victorypress.org/2017/03/10/cwhl-clarkson-cup-victory-for-les-canadiennes-comes-at-a-turning-point-for-womens-hockey-2/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 2017 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet for the ongoing paradox of women's hockey.