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# From The Branches: Spring into step
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-spring-into-step/
- Published: 2016-03-10T12:57:15.000Z
- Updated: 2016-03-10T12:57:15.000Z
- Description: The pleasant March weather reflects spirits in Leafs nation, as the kids continue to show their stuff
- Author: Arvind S
- Tags: #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15

Links will arrive at a later time. Just peruse the Internet on your own for a little bit.

No, not THAT part of the Internet.

##### From the Front Page

[Leafs 4, Islanders 3: Nylander and Soshnikov come up clutch - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/leafs-4-islanders-3-nylander-and-soshnikov-come-up-clutch/)  
Leafs of the Future take over the scoring as the Leafs beat the Islanders in the shootout.

[Maple Leafs to host Red Wings in 'NHL Centennial Classic' outdoor game on New Years Day 2017 - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-to-host-red-wings-in-nhl-centennial-classic-outdoor-game/)  
On Sunday January 1, 2017, the Maple Leafs will host the Red Wings at BMO Field.

[Maple Leafs prospect Andreas Johnson finishes the season strong - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-prospect-andreas-johnson-finishes-the-season-strong/)  
Johnson finished the SHL season sixth in points. Catch up on his full season and look ahead to his future.

[P/60 is your friend - Pension Plan Puppets](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2016/3/9/11186546/p-60-is-your-friend)  
Scrambles examines the impacts of even strength time-on-ice (TOI) on even strength points per 60 minutes (P/60).

[Orlando Solar Bears in Toronto for 3 game series - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/orlando-solar-bears-in-toronto-brampton-beast-echl/)  
The Maple Leafs' ECHL affiliate kicked-off their first ever road-trip to the GTA with a practice at MasterCard Centre, unveiling special jerseys for their three game series this weekend against The Brampton Beast.

##### Around the League

[Flyers in full control of playoff fate - Article - TSN](http://www.tsn.ca/talent/flyers-in-full-control-of-playoff-fate-1.451042?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[NHL: Kane allegations were ‘unfounded’ - Article - TSN](http://www.tsn.ca/talent/nhl-kane-allegations-were-unfounded-1.450702?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Isles likely to be without Halak for start of playoffs - Article - TSN](http://www.tsn.ca/isles-likely-to-be-without-halak-for-start-of-playoffs-1.450828?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[NHL doping policy raises doubts | SI.com](http://www.si.com/nhl/2016/03/09/jarred-tinordi-nhl-doping-suspension-drug-policy?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The NHL's scant record of catching drug cheats and refusal to let WADA test players for the World Cup casts doubt on the league's policy.

[Red Wings’ streak in jeopardy | SI.com](http://www.si.com/nhl/2016/03/09/detroit-red-wings-playoff-streak-trouble?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

After 24 straight postseason appearances, the Red Wings are no lock to make the playoffs in 2016.

[Notebook: Draft age change in store?; Old fart World Cup team | SI.com](http://www.si.com/nhl/2016/03/07/nhl-draft-age-change-world-cup-over-35-team-players?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

A proposal to raise NHL draft eligibility to 19 may gain traction; who would make a World Cup Over-35 team?

[Sports Media Layoffs Continue - Toronto Sports Media Blog](http://torontosportsmedia.com/sports-and-toronto/sports-media-layoffs-continue/20626?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

"By **no fault** of their own, since Rogers took over the NHL broadcasts the ratings have plummeted. Everyone looked at last year as a one year thing but things are looking worse this year and with all 7 Canadian teams likely on the outside of the playoff picture it’s hard to imagine things improving any time soon."\[Species\] The "no fault of their own" is I would say false. They flat out paid too much for the NHL rights. That's 100% their fault. If the teams tanking would be so disastrous they took on way too much risk.