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# From the Branches: Nashville takes series lead
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-nashville-takes-series-lead-toronto-maple-leafs-links-marner/
- Published: 2017-05-17T09:00:02.000Z
- Updated: 2017-05-17T09:00:02.000Z
- Description: Josi wins it for Nashville, Marner needs a dentist, and more in your morning links
- Author: Anne Boyd
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01

Good morning, PPP!

I regret to inform you that while Mitch Marner was [embarrassing some Finns yesterday](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-mitch-marner-2017-iihf-world-championships-canada-finland/), his awesomeness did not come without consequences.

> Mitch Marner lost half of his front tooth in Finland game, says that it didn't hurt and joked that he's completed the look as an NHL player.
> 
> — Danielle Emanuele (@dee\_emanuele) [May 16, 2017](https://twitter.com/dee%5Femanuele/status/864579657705938945?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

RIP, Mitch Marner’s boyish smile. That tooth was only holding him back.

In other news, the Predators beat the Ducks last night, taking a 2-1 series lead. Roman Josi scored the game-winning powerplay goal, with less than three minutes remaining in the third.

> Any time is a great time for a game-winner.  
>  
> The [@PredsNHL](https://twitter.com/PredsNHL?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) take a 2-1 series lead! [#StanleyCup](https://twitter.com/hashtag/StanleyCup?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/wfMydqoqlw](https://t.co/wfMydqoqlw?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — NHL (@NHL) [May 17, 2017](https://twitter.com/NHL/status/864678359455989760?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

#### ICYMI

[Maple Leafs quell some rumours, sign Calle Rosen and Andreas Borgman to two-year entry level deals - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-quell-some-rumours-sign-calle-rosen-and-andreas-borgman-defense-depth/)  
Yesterday, we received (more) confirmation that [Katya can predict the future](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-defence-depth-free-agent-singings-rumours-andreas-borgman/).

[Marner, Matthews, and the impact of the NHL’s greatest puck thieves - Kavin Papetti](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2017/5/16/15635392/toronto-maple-leafs-mitch-marner-auston-matthews-william-nylander-takeaway-puck-thief-datsyuk)  
Mike Babcock used to coach the NHL’s best puck thief In Pavel Datsyuk. He now coaches three takeaway machines in Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, and William Nylander.

#### Maple Leafs News

[Andreas Borgman: Scouting report, Video | Maple Leafs Hotstove](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2017/05/16/andreas-borgman-scouting-report-video/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Bob McKenzie joined TSN Overdrive to discuss the Leafs’ additions of Swedish defencemen Andreas Borgman and Calle Rosen on Tuesday.

[Syracuse Crunch vs. Toronto Marlies photo gallery: Game 5 of the AHL North Division finals - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2017/5/16/15643518/syracuse-crunch-toronto-marlies-ahl-north-division-finals-toronto-maple-leafs-tampa-bay-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
With the Crunch and Toronto staring down a game 7, we take a look back at Syracuse’s last win at home. Can they do it again?

#### NHL News

[Peter Chiarelli Nominated For GM Of The Year - The Copper & Blue](http://www.coppernblue.com/2017/5/16/15650282/peter-chiarelli-nominated-for-gm-of-the-year-oilers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
GM at helm of 103 point season, first playoff berth in eleven years

[The AHL realigns, as teams move about, and Vegas looks to add a minor league affiliate - Hockey Wilderness](http://www.hockeywilderness.com/2017/5/16/15646334/ahl-realignment-iowa-wild-team-movement-vegas-golden-knights-minor-league-affiliate?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Central Division drops Charlotte; One less team to worry about...maybe

[Down Goes Brown: Ranking the candidates to be Canada's Team](http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2017/05/ranking-candidates-to-be-canadas-team.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
DGB's latest--who really was Canada's Team?

[Clarke MacArthur is living on the line: Arthur | Toronto Star](https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/05/16/clarke-macarthur-is-living-on-the-line-arthur.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The Ottawa Senators forward has returned from concussion issues that cost him two seasons, but he admits “it’s always in the back of my mind a little bit.”

[Hell and Back | The Players' Tribune](https://theplayerstribune.com/marc-savard-bruins-hell-and-back/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Marc Savard's Players Tribune piece on headshots and the end of his career in the NHL is worth a read.