> ## 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: Messier loves this season's Leafs - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-messier-loves-this-seasons-leafs/ - Published: 2015-12-12T12:00:03.000Z - Updated: 2015-12-12T12:00:03.000Z - Description: "I’ve really enjoyed watching the Maple Leafs (this year)." -- Mark Messier (also Frank Corrado) - Author: Achariya - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27 On the other hand, Sportsnet says there's someone very sad in Florida. "When your alpha dog is not happy, it'll affect the room." Whoever could they be talking about? ![](http://blog.pawshpal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/sad-dog.jpg) #### Leafs News [Maple Leafs Moments: Belleville Bulls#!t | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-moments-belleville-bullshit-/) [The Leafs are helping build homes for Habitat for Humanity | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/the-leafs-are-helping-build-homes-for-habitat-for-humanity/) D'awwwwwwwwwwwww. [Desrocher, Leafs camp invitee Peressini, counted on heavily with Frontenacs | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/desrocher-leafs-camp-invitee-peressini-counted-on-heavily-with/) [Is Steven Stamkos a better fit at wing or at centre? | Sportsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/is-steven-stamkos-a-better-fit-at-wing-or-at-centre/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "In the end, it matters less which position Stamkos plays, and more who he plays with. It's imperative that Stamkos gets put on a line with a good puck distributor so that he's used in a way that plays to his strength." [Dangle: Which Maple Leafs could be on the trading block? | Sportsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/dangle-which-maple-leafs-could-be-on-the-trading-block/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Kadri, when asked if he saw the Stamkos liked tweet: That's your guys' job, not ours. [Mark Messier Q&A: On the Maple Leafs, Crosby, Kane and more | Sportsnet ](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/mark-messier-qa-on-the-maple-leafs-crosby-kane-and-more/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "I’ve really enjoyed watching the [Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) (this year). I’ve enjoyed the turnaround. Of course they would like to win more games but I think the effort has been excellent." [Toronto Maple Leafs OHL Prospects Update – December Edition Part 2 | MLHS](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2015/12/11/toronto-maple-leafs-ohl-prospects-update-december-edition-part-2/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "Last week, Marner was named the OHL’s player of the month after putting up 27 points in only 10 games." [Rogers’ early-season TV ratings down sharply for NHL, Maple Leafs | Globe & Mail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/rogers-early-season-tv-ratings-down-sharply-for-nhl-maple-leafs/article27702912/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Species, I'm waiting for your take on this! #### Other News [WATCH: Amazing Mats Zuccarello documentary, 'Marked for Life' | BSB](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2015/12/11/9908788/watch-amazing-mats-zuccarello-documentary-marked-for-life?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Norwegian with subtitles. Very cool. [Virginia Beach arena developer to 'aggressively' pursue NHL team | NBC Sports](http://nhl.nbcsports.com/2015/12/11/virginia-beach-arena-developer-to-aggressively-pursue-nhl-team/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "Yes, the resort city of Virginia Beach wants an NHL team. Or an NBA team. Either will do. Because a new arena could be under construction as soon as next year. It might as well have a tenant, right?" [Why does NHL still allow bare-knuckle fighting? | ESPN](http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/14329166/nhl-why-does-league-allow-bare-knuckle-fighting?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "At a time when we know so much more about brain damage in sports, are we really still debating the merits of fighting in hockey?" [What fans lose as the NHL loses hockey fighting | Puck Daddy](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/what-fans-lose-as-the-nhl-loses-hockey-fighting-205957843.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Why Taylor Hall is one of the best players in the NHL | Sportsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/why-taylor-hall-is-one-of-the-best-players-in-the-nhl/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "Perhaps the reason Hall doesn’t get the respect he deserves is simply because he plays for the [Oilers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/edmonton-oilers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), who have been such a mess his entire career, but he is one of the best and most exciting players in the game." [Red Wings proving to be major suprise with extended points streak | SI](http://www.si.com/nhl/2015/12/11/detroit-red-wings-surprise-team-blashill-datsyuk?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "Perhaps the biggest surprise though, and the real key to their success, has been the work of coach Jeff Blashill. It's tough enough for a rookie to step behind the bench, especially in an Original Six city. But Blashill's challenge was complicated by the legacy of the man he replaced." [Who leads the way 5 on 5 for the Canucks? | Nucks Misconduct](http://www.nucksmisconduct.com/2015/12/11/9920112/who-leads-the-way-5-on-5-for-the-canucks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Almost nobody helps their team more than Claude Giroux helps the Flyers | BSH](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2015/12/11/9910884/almost-nobody-helps-their-team-more-than-claude-giroux-helps-the?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Jersey Fouls of the Week: Finding patterns with McDavid | Puck Daddy](https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/jersey-fouls-of-the-week--finding-a-mcdavid-pattern-221657146.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) McOne. [CHCH TV announces massive layoffs as part of restructuring plan | Toronto Star](http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2015/12/11/chch-tv-cancels-friday-night-newscast-causing-speculation-on-stations-future.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The last independent TV station in the GTA goes bankrupt. #### Last Night's Games What the hell happened in Edmonton? [Lauri Korpikoski](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54201/lauri-korpikoski?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) got his 4th, 5th, and 6th goals of the season, tying the number of goals he scored in 69 games last year, and leading the Oilers to a 7-5 rout of the [Rangers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-york-rangers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). You know it is a weird game when Lundqvist is yanked from the net. Plus this all happened on Glen Sather night. While the Oilers won, there was still some LOLOILERS action: [Ryan Nugent-Hopkins](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/132292/ryan-nugent-hopkins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and [Jordan Eberle](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55099/jordan-eberle?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) somehow had zero points in the game and both wound up -3 on the night. Edmonton really needs to trade those no heart bums for Phaneuf and Lupul. > Can we just talk about this [@Drat\_29](https://twitter.com/Drat%5F29?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) move & pass?! [pic.twitter.com/9y0FnXTk6V](https://t.co/9y0FnXTk6V?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) [December 12, 2015](https://twitter.com/EdmontonOilers/status/675563057548890112?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Sather celebrating Rangers goal [pic.twitter.com/0YU4EFRgwT](https://t.co/0YU4EFRgwT?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie (@myregularface) [December 12, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/675550012953247745?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Then there was The [Hurricanes](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/carolina-hurricanes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) destroying the [Ducks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/anaheim-ducks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 5-1\. [Jeff Skinner](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111523/jeff-skinner?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) picked up a hat trick and helped dump the Ducks behind even Edmonton in their division. They are now ahead of only Calgary and Colorado in the Western Conference. Surely they can spare a second round pick to get Randy Carlyle in as head coach before the rules change on January 1, right? There may be supplemental discipline for this. > Thompson gets 5 min major and game misconduct cc [@eyestray](https://twitter.com/eyestray?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/i9Zcp4qqqN](https://t.co/i9Zcp4qqqN?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie (@myregularface) [December 12, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/675518428963303424?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) There may be supplemental surgery for this. The [Flyers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/philadelphia-flyers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) season in one picture > [pic.twitter.com/mNjcPDwldf](https://t.co/mNjcPDwldf?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie (@myregularface) [December 12, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/675513423153770497?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Who is the talented winger that passed Malkin the puck? > Malkin game-tying goal late in the 3rd period [pic.twitter.com/zRjVcBwbTn](https://t.co/zRjVcBwbTn?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie (@myregularface) [December 12, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/675507318721798144?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) #### Game Recaps [Arizona takes round two of #BeatMIN - Five For Howling](http://www.fiveforhowling.com/2015/12/11/9924598/arizona-takes-round-two-of-beatmin-as-the-arizona-coyotes-beat-the-minnesota-wild?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) It took overtime to decide, but the [Coyotes](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/arizona-coyotes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) came up on top with a 2-1 victory over the [Wild](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/minnesota-wild?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). [Stars Finish Pummelling Pennsylvania for the Year - Defending Big D](http://www.defendingbigd.com/2015/12/12/9938210/dallas-stars-philadelphia-flyers-shayne-gostisbehere-jamie-benn-jason-spezza-antti-niemi?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The [Stars](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/dallas-stars?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) have enjoyed playing teams from Pennsylvania this year [Penguins vs. Kings recap, score; valiant effort comes up short in shootout - PensBurgh](http://www.pensburgh.com/2015/12/11/9920312/penguins-vs-kings-recap-score-valiant-effort-comes-up-short-in?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The [Penguins](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/pittsburgh-penguins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) fight all night but drop a 3-2 game in a shootout to the [Kings](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/los-angeles-kings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). [Kyle Palmieri Gives Devils OT Win Over Red Wings - All About The Jersey](http://www.allaboutthejersey.com/2015/12/12/9931846/dramatic-finish-kyle-palmieri-gives-new-jersey-devils-ot-win-detroit-red-wings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The [Devils](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-jersey-devils?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) battled back in the third to tie it up and [Kyle Palmieri](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/71830/kyle-palmieri?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) scored in overtime for a dramatic win. [Rangers Defeated 7-5 By Oilers On Glen Sather Night - Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2015/12/12/9927180/rangers-vs-oilers-recap-rangers-defeated-7-5-by-oilers-on-glen-sather?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Rangers didn't feel like playing defense tonight, and were defeated 7-5 by the Oilers. [Hurricanes 5, Ducks 1 - Canes Country](http://www.canescountry.com/2015/12/12/9942058/hurricanes-5-ducks-1?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Jeff Skinner notches a hat-trick and [Eddie Lack](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/108341/eddie-lack?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) makes 31 saves as Canes beat Ducks [Kane continues streak in Blackhawks' 2-0 win - Second City Hockey](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2015/12/11/9934538/blackhawks-vs-jets-2015-final-score-patrick-kane-point-streak-corey-crawford-shutout?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Corey Crawford](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/56142/corey-crawford?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) records his 15th career shutout. ### Since there is no Leafs game tonight I will instead: | Drink even more heavily. | 31 | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -- | | Go to the gym! (HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!) | 8 | | Watch the once a year Habs/SNES game on Hockey Night in Canada. | 2 | | Watch any hockey on TV other than the Habs/SNES game. | 15 | | Spend time with my children. What are their names again? | 11 | | Read erotic hockey fanfic. | 19 | | Join the one million other people at the mall tonight to finish my Christmas shopping. | 10 |