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# From the Branches: The looming specter of Vegas
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-the-looming-specter-of-vegas/
- Published: 2016-08-07T13:17:58.000Z
- Updated: 2016-08-07T13:17:58.000Z
- Description: Who will we protect?
- Author: Achariya
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01

By the way, I now use American spelling solely to mess with y'all. I love my PPP family!

#### Hockey News

[Toronto Maple Leafs: Decisions To Be Made For Expansion Draft | Editor in Leaf](http://editorinleaf.com/2016/08/06/toronto-maple-leafs-expansion-decisions/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
 The Toronto Maple Leafs will have the option to protect eight skaters or seven forwards and three defenders – the latter of which is likely going to be the route for the Leafs.

[Las Vegas NHL Franchise Down to Four Options for Team Name | THW](http://thehockeywriters.com/las-vegas-down-to-four-options-for-team-name/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
 The Las Vegas NHL franchise won’t be playing hockey this season, but that doesn’t mean that they won’t be getting their ducks in a row in the mean time.

[The Roster Crunch | Leafs Hub](http://leafshub.com/blues-news-2/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
 "I decided to take a closer look to see who the 14 forwards would be to start opening night (23 man roster. 14F, 7D, 2G)"

[Maple Leafs' Top 25 Under 25: Why we should believe in Kasimir Kaskisuo | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-top-25-under-25-why-we-should-believe-in-kasimir-kaskisuo/)  
 It me, writing about Kaskisuo.

[KHL coaches scuffle during preseason game (Video) | Puck Daddy](http://sports.yahoo.com/news/khl-coaches-scuffle-during-preseason-game-video-121654989.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"Popikhin decided that since their players were racking up the penalty minutes with some skirmishes on the ice they wanted to get involved as well."[Dallas Stars Future Outlook: Summer 2016 Edition | DBD](http://www.defendingbigd.com/2016/8/7/12363178/dallas-stars-future-outlook-summer-2016-edition?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"One of the things that separates the good NHL franchises from the truly great NHL franchises is the ability to be a top team for long periods of time."

[How do the Sabres stack up on an organizational level? | DBDB](http://www.diebytheblade.com/2016/8/7/12396892/how-do-the-sabres-stack-up-on-an-organizational-level?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"The Score ranked all 31 NHL teams based on different organizational aspects, and the Sabres finished in the middle of the pack."

[Staal to Center Wild’s Top Line | THW](http://thehockeywriters.com/staal-to-center-wilds-top-line/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Eek.

[Captain of the Farm: A history of AHL captains | HEOTP](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2016/8/7/12393814/captain-of-the-farm-a-history-of-ahl-captains-montreal-canadiens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"As the IceCaps search for a new captain, a quick review of past farm team captains indicates a lack of NHL success." Truth, throughout the minors.

[WATCH: Sidney Crosby plays 2-on-2 shinny, is better than everyone | Pensburgh](http://www.pensburgh.com/2016/8/6/12393796/watch-sidney-crosby-plays-2-on-2-shinny-is-better-than-everyone?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
A fine piece of fluff by our Ari.

[Inside look at Winnipeg Jets | NHL](https://www.nhl.com/news/winnipeg-jets-season-outlook-30-in-30/c-281284904?tid=281244176&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Must we?

[Peters to Fit in World Cup | THW](http://thehockeywriters.com/bill-peters-to-fit-in-world-cup/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
I do love this coach. Hope the Canes do well next season.

And finally:

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We've discussed cargo shorts, but how about CAMO ones?