> ## 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: Marlies continue winning; NHL All-Stars' skills on display - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-nhl-all-stars-skills-on-display-ppp-all-star-bloggers-basement-on-display/ - Published: 2016-01-30T14:00:04.000Z - Updated: 2016-01-30T14:00:04.000Z - Description: The NHL All-Star Skills competition kicks off tonight at 7PM EST. - Author: Species - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15 Welcome to Saturday. Last night there was a party in Nashville that I am sure was fun if you were there, but for TV it was simply repackaged into a Nashville tourism commercial. > When [@johngaudreau03](https://twitter.com/johngaudreau03?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) sums up everyone's feelings towards this All-Star special [pic.twitter.com/ZWZHDDjoss](https://t.co/ZWZHDDjoss?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Meagan Kelly (@Meg\_Kelly1) [January 30, 2016](https://twitter.com/Meg%5FKelly1/status/693247473842786306?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### Leafs News Much more fun was last night's Marlies game where they defeated the Grand Rapids Griffins 4-2\. [William Nylander](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/246220/william-nylander?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) returned to the lineup, picking up an assist for his first point since leaving for the World Juniors. [T.J. Brennan](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/71485/tj-brennan?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) scored a goal and picked up an assist to briefly move to the top of The AHL scoring tally, but was unfortunately bumped to second later in the night by a Providence Bruin. Booo. [William Nylander hits the ice in Grand Rapids for the Marlies - PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/william-nylander-hits-the-ice-in-grand-rapids-for-the-marlies/) Two games in Grand Rapids, two wins for the Marlies, but all is not as rosy as it seems. [Should the Maple Leafs claim Raffi Torres? - PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/article/) NO. [Details revealed about new Toronto Maple Leafs logo - PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/details-revealed-about-new-toronto-maple-leafs-logo/) We know a little bit more about just what the Leafs will look like for their centennial. [Leighton records 45th career shutout, ties Bower for AHL record - NHL.com](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/) Michael Leighton made 20 saves on Friday as the Rockford IceHogs blanked the Chicago Wolves 6-0\. The shutout was Leighton's 45th of his AHL career, tying him with Johnny Bower for the league record. ### All-Star Weekend Tonight is the NHL All-Star Skills Competition featuring The Leafs fan favourite [Leo Komarov](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/156612/leo-komarov?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). [Howdy to you too, Uncle Leo - PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/howdy-to-you-too-uncle-leo/) It's clear that Leo Komarov has been enjoying his day in Nashville. [Predators, NHL help Nashville Inner City Ministry - The Tennessean](http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nhl/predators/2016/01/29/inner-city-ministry-receives/79400524/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Some NHL players took time out from partying yesterday to help the local community. [What the John Scott Situation Says about the NHL - Jewels From The Crown](http://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com/2016/1/29/10874038/what-the-john-scott-situation-says-about-the-nhl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) What I, and you, and everyone, find particularly galling about this all happening is the NHL's bizarre and unwarranted response to things. ### Hockey News [GIFted: The CBJ's First Half in GIFs (Part II) - The Cannon](http://www.jacketscannon.com/2016/1/29/10819296/gifted-the-cbjs-first-half-in-gifs-part-ii?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) WARNING: This is very download intensive, but it is worth it. [No NHL playoffs in Canada? Bad for fans, bad for business - CBC News](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/nhl-playoffs-canada-1.3425801?cmp=rss&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) It hasn't happened since 1970, but Canadian hockey fans are facing the prospect that none of their hometown teams will make the [NHL playoffs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl-playoffs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). [Midseason Review: Mikhail Grigorenko - Mile High Hockey](http://www.milehighhockey.com/2016/1/30/10871070/midseason-review-mikhail-grigorenko-colorado-avalanche?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) More than any team in the NHL (save maybe Edmonton), the Avs are willing to throw their top talent in the deep-end and make them swim. So, why the kid gloves with offseason acquisition (and former No. 12 overall pick) [Mikhail Grigorenko](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/157197/mikhail-grigorenko?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)? [The Unheralded: Central Division - PensBurgh](http://www.pensburgh.com/2016/1/30/10752662/the-unheralded-central-division?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) A breakdown of players deserving more credit for their play, with reviews from writers from each of the teams in the division Don't want to watch the NHL All-Star skills competition tonight? Wish you could watch "real hockey" instead? You can at 5:30PM EST on cwhllive.com > The rink is going to be PINK this Saturday in Montreal. Catch [#CGYvsMTL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CGYvsMTL?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) & let’s beat breast cancer | [#BellLetsTalk](https://twitter.com/hashtag/BellLetsTalk?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/LFYOC0NuaM](https://t.co/LFYOC0NuaM?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — CWHL (@TheCWHL) [January 27, 2016](https://twitter.com/TheCWHL/status/692411264044171264?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)