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# From the Branches: Thank you, Blue Jays!
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-thank-you-blue-jays/
- Published: 2015-10-24T12:11:54.000Z
- Updated: 2015-10-24T12:11:54.000Z
- Description: It's Saturday, and we're remembering the amazing Blue Jays playoff run.
- Author: Achariya
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50

I stayed up late and watched the Blue Jays lose. Their loss reminded me of the bitter-sweetness of this past July, when I watched my other boys in blue lose in a game six. It sure did suck, but what kept me going afterwards was the memory of some amazing victories.

#### Blue Jays News

[Jose Bautista's Heroics Not Enough As Blue Jays Season Ends | BBB](http://www.bluebirdbanter.com/2015/10/24/9606624/jose-bautistas-heroics-not-enough-as-blue-jays-season-ends?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
 "\[I\]n the end, the Jays had their best player up at the plate with the game on the line against the Royals best pitcher. And after Jose Bautista's two-run home run in the eighth inning, the heroics weren't there."

[David Price's most important start as a Blue Jay | BBB](http://www.bluebirdbanter.com/2015/10/22/9597506/david-prices-most-important-start-as-a-blue-jay?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Blue Jays’ run now over, Tulowitzki opens up about whirlwind season | Sportsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-run-over-tulowitzki-opens-up-about-whirlwind-season/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Blue Jays’ Revere on Game 6: ‘We had some calls not go our way’ | Sportsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-revere-on-game-6-we-had-some-calls-not-go-our-way/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"We had some calls not go our way. That questionable Moustakas home run—a fan reached over. Usually that’s a dead ball. But they gave it to them," Revere said.

[Blue Jays' breakthrough season ends in painful fashion with Game 6 loss | ESPN](http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-revere-on-game-6-we-had-some-calls-not-go-our-way/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"\[T\]he Blue Jays still can be proud of how far they got given where they were in late July -- and how long ago that previous Oct. 23 game was."

#### Leafs News

[Marlies depth shines in blowout win | Jeffler](http://theleafsnation.com/2015/10/24/marlies-depth-shines-in-blowout-win?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Leafs Prospects 2015/2016 | PPP Fanpost by our own BCapp](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2015/10/21/9582900/leafs-prospects-2015-2016)

[Bozak and Gardiner placed on injured reserve: What does that mean? | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/bozak-and-gardiner-placed-on-injured-reserve-what-does-that-mean/)

[Leafs summer recruit Nikita Zaitsev thriving in final year of KHL deal | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/leafs-summer-recruit-nikita-zaitsev-thriving-in-final-year-of-khl-deal/)

[Mike Babcock on TSN1050 | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/mike-babcock-on-tsn1050-3-on-3-OT-player-development/)  
El "Hope Smoke" Seldo is stealing content again.

[Maple Leafs-Canadiens Preview | Fox Sports](http://www.foxsports.com/nhl/story/maple-leafs-canadiens-preview-102315?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[How Long Will the Glass Stay Half-Full for Mike Babcock and the Maple Leafs? | Bleacher Report](http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2580833-how-long-will-the-glass-stay-half-full-for-mike-babcock-and-the-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Lol, this article exists.

[Maple Leafs’ top outcome is a learning season filled with ‘good’ losses | Globe and Mail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/maple-leafs-top-outcome-is-a-learning-season-filled-with-good-losses/article26944758/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
That's more like it.

[Toronto Maple Leafs discover the power of positivity works wonders for Nazem Kadri | National Post](http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/nhl/maple-leafs-discover-the-power-of-positivity-works-wonders-for-nazem-kadri?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

#### Recaps

[Canadiens vs Sabres recap: The Hard Kind of Easy | HEOTP](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2015/10/24/9605984/buffalo-sabres-vs-canadiens-recap-result-highlights-markov-gallagher-condon-johnson-pacioretty?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[Canadiens vs. Sabres Recap: Canadiens Blast Sabres To Stay Undefeated | DBDB](http://www.diebytheblade.com/2015/10/23/9606000/canadiens-vs-sabres-recap-markov-johnson-subban?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
 God. For the sake of all hockey everywhere, someone needs to stop them.(Tonight would be nice.)

[Bruins at Islanders Video Recap - 10/23/15 | SCOC](http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2015/10/23/9606156/bruins-at-islanders-video-recap-10-23-15/in/9367789?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[Boston Bruins 5 (EN), New York Islanders 3: Flat. | LHH](http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2015/10/23/9606052/new-york-islanders-vs-boston-bruins-stinker-blah-yuk?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"The [New York Islanders](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-york-islanders?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) combined a couple of self-inflicted mistakes with some unfortunate but karmically appropriate bad bounces to create a 5-3 loss to the [Boston Bruins](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/boston-bruins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Friday night in Brooklyn."

[Lightning defeats Jets in overtime (w/ video) | TB Times](http://www.tampabay.com/sports/hockey/lightning/lightning-defeats-jets-in-overtime/2251075?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Every single Tampa forward has had their first goal of the season -- except for Tyler Johnson. He's probably saving it for tonight vs. the [Blackhawks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/chicago-blackhawks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).

[Game Recap: Burned — Red Wings 2, Flames 3 (OT) | WIIM](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2015/10/23/9606010/game-recap-burned-red-wings-2-flames-3-ot?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[Flames finally break their home losing streak with overtime win | MG](http://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/2015/10/23/9606686/calgary-flames-host-detroit-red-wings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Kuznetsov Carries Caps to Conquest of Oilers, 7-4 | Japersrink](http://www.japersrink.com/2015/10/23/9606382/capitals-vs-oilers-recap-kuznetsov-carries-caps-to-conquest-of-oilers/in/9370639?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[Oilers Defense Leads them to a 7-4 Loss | CnB](http://www.coppernblue.com/2015/10/23/9606638/oilers-defense-leads-them-to-a-7-4-loss?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Kings 3, Hurricanes 0 | CC](http://www.canescountry.com/2015/10/24/9606680/kings-3-hurricanes-0?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

#### Other News

> The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. 2015-10-24 [pic.twitter.com/QXUoGr1xGD](https://t.co/QXUoGr1xGD?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — nobody (@petbugs13) [October 24, 2015](https://twitter.com/petbugs13/status/657912549304868864?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

Look where Toronto sits! (And eek, look where TB sits.)

[Examining the Importance of the Backup Goalie Position | BSB](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2015/10/24/9605844/examining-the-importance-of-the-backup-goalie-position?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"Not many teams are afforded the luxury of having two goalies on their roster who can win games on a consistent enough basis to secure a playoff spot."

[Captains at what cost? Toews got big payday, but Stamkos still up in the air | Tampa Bay Online](http://www.tbo.com/sports/lightning/captains-at-what-cost-toews-got-big-payday-but-stamkos-still-up-in-the-air-20151023/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"\[I\]f Stamkos is signed to an extension that takes up a large percentage of the salary cap, it could come at the expense of other potential core players."

[Stuck on two goals, frustration is growing for Eichel | Buffalo News](http://sabres.buffalonews.com/2015/10/24/flynn-finding-a-home-with-montreal/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Cam Ward says Uber driver's advice helped him shut out Avalanche | CBS Sports](http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/25350041/cam-ward-says-uber-drivers-advice-helped-him-shut-out-avalanche?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Cal Clutterbuck boards Zdeno Chara, confirms Chara still scary when mad (Video) | Puck Daddy](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/cal-clutterbuck-boards-zdeno-chara--confirms-chara-still-scary-when-mad--video-031052722.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Once hesitant, vet Roberto Luongo shows off his looser side on Twitter | SI](http://www.si.com/nhl/2015/10/23/roberto-luongo-twitter-florida-panthers-vancouver-canucks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)