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# From the Branches: Tampa has its own Steve Simmons
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-tampa-has-its-own-steve-simmons/
- Published: 2015-12-15T12:47:28.000Z
- Updated: 2015-12-15T12:47:28.000Z
- Description: You've hit the big time now.
- Author: Adam Selvig
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15

You know you've made it as a hockey market when you've gotten a Simmons type. Tampa Bay, congrats on this treasure.

[Meet Martin Fennelly!](http://www.tbo.com/list/sports-columns-mfennelly/bolts-stamkos-deserve-the-circus-that-awaits-in-toronto-20151214/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

He's writing for the Tampa Tribune and it's all "grumble bumble Stamkos Toronto". Read at your own risk.

Here's some links, plus today on PPP I've got my prospect update here for you at 11:00; 50 Mission Cap is on deck at 9 with...something; and our own Sweater Guru Phyllis Kessel is popping up from her school induced hibernation with something to say as well.

#### Leafs Links

  
#4 Leafs blog The Leafs Nation has done an [AMA on Redditt](https://www.reddit.com/r/leafs/comments/3wuk58/we%5Fare%5Ftheleafsnationcom%5Fask%5Fus%5Fanything/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). You can catch the best of PPP staff there Thursday at 11AM.

[Lupul succeeding in checking role under Babcock - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/lupul-succeeding-in-checking-role-under-babcock/)

[Vintage Leaf Memories - Michael Langlois: The best Maple Leaf—and NHL—defense pairs of the past 50 years…](http://www.vintageleafmemories.com/2015/12/the-best-maple-leafand-nhldefense-pairs.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Leafs to Change Logo, Uniforms for Upcoming 100th Season](http://blueandwhitebrotherhood.blogspot.ca/2015/12/leafs-to-change-logo-uniforms-for.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[2015 Toronto Maple Leafs Jersey Buyers Guide | The LeafsNation](http://theleafsnation.com/2015/12/14/2015-toronto-maple-leafs-jersey-buyer-s-guide?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Report: Leafs could host Rangers in Winter Classic at BMO Field | The LeafsNation](http://theleafsnation.com/2015/12/14/report-leafs-to-host-rangers-in-winter-classic-at-bmo-field?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[BozFeed: 13 Rejected Leafs Jersey Designs | The LeafsNation](http://theleafsnation.com/2015/12/14/bozfeed-13-rejected-leafs-jersey-designs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

#### NHL Links

["Riverton Rifle" scoring in life after hockey | TheColorOfHockey](http://colorofhockey.com/2015/12/12/riverton-rifle-scoring-in-life-after-hockey/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Killing Fandom, One Season at a Time - The Cannon](http://www.jacketscannon.com/2015/12/11/9887228/killing-fandom-one-season-at-a-time?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Penguins deal Rob Scuderi to Blackhawks for Trevor Daley | Puck Daddy - Yahoo Sports](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/penguins-deal-rob-scuderi-to-blackhawks-for-trevor-daley-025138091.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Kevin Weekes chooses best goalie in each team's history | NHL.com](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/)

[More on Evaluating Defense by Rank on Team | HockeyAnalysis.com](http://hockeyanalysis.com/2015/12/13/more-on-evaluating-defense-by-rank-on-team/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Down Goes Brown: The Vancouver Canucks are bad](http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2015/12/the-vancouver-canucks-are-bad.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Evander Kane and Kylee - a story in tweets - Die By The Blade](http://www.diebytheblade.com/2015/12/14/10123800/evander-kane-and-kylee-a-story-in-tweets?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[The Dallas Stars Are Designed to Be A High-Event Team, and That Isn't a Bad Thing - Defending Big D](http://www.defendingbigd.com/2015/12/14/10075702/the-dallas-stars-are-designed-to-be-a-high-event-team-and-that-isnt-a-bad-thing?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Jarret Stoll Placed on Waivers - Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2015/12/14/10113430/jarret-stoll-placed-on-waivers-new-york-rangers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

#### Recap Links

[Penguins vs. Capitals recap, score: Sullivan era starts with a loss - PensBurgh](http://www.pensburgh.com/2015/12/14/10144076/penguins-vs-capitals-recap-score-sullivan-era-starts-with-a-loss?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[Recap: Caps Rout Rival Pens 4-1 - Japers' Rink](http://www.japersrink.com/2015/12/14/10151168/capitals-vs-penguins-recap-score?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Postgame/Rank the Players: Second-Period Shambles Doom Kings - Jewels From The Crown](http://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com/2015/12/14/10156794/postgame-rank-the-players-senators-second-period-shambles-doom-kings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[Senators score on every fourth shot, beat Kings 5-3 - Silver Seven](http://www.silversevensens.com/2015/12/14/10156140/senators-score-on-every-fourth-shot-beat-kings-5-3?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Talbot Moves Oilers Into Playoff Spot - The Copper & Blue](http://www.coppernblue.com/2015/12/14/10160996/talbot-moves-oilers-into-playoff-spot?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[Oil Slick - Stanley Cup of Chowder](http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/morning-skate-open-threads/2015/12/15/10155074/December-15-2015-oil-slick?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Highlight Recap, Game #32: Lightning at Blue Jackets - The Cannon](http://www.jacketscannon.com/2015/12/14/10129162/highlight-recap-game-32-lightning-at-blue-jackets?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[Game 31: Lightning override Blue Jackets 2-1 to kick off three-game road trip - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2015/12/14/10146978/game-31-lightning-override-blue-jackets-2-1-to-kick-off-three-game?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Carolina Hurricanes @ Arizona Coyotes Instant Recap: A point is better than none - Five For Howling](http://www.fiveforhowling.com/2015/12/12/10015520/carolina-hurricanes-arizona-coyotes-instant-recap-a-point-is-better-than-none?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Sabres at Red Wings recap: Buffalo earns solid road win 2-1 in Detroit - Die By The Blade](http://www.diebytheblade.com/2015/12/14/10156414/sabres-at-red-wings-recap-buffalo-earns-solid-road-win-2-1-in-detroit?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

And finally, it's the anniversary of one of the best hockey penalties ever becoming big news: