> ## 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: The temperature is still too high - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-the-temperature-is-still-too-high/ - Published: 2016-08-12T11:30:41.000Z - Updated: 2016-08-12T11:30:41.000Z - Description: Elliotte Friedman really wishes it was winter right now. - Author: Species - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:43 TGIF, friends. This week has been too long, and too hot, and too sticky. I'm glad it's over. I bet Elliotte Friedman is too. Yesterday he made international sports news with a major gaffe during his work-cation at the Olympics. Commenting over a swimming race, he mixed up who was where and thought Michael Phelps was Ryan Lochte. This went on for several cringe inducing minutes,[ with him even commenting on how happy Lochte must feel to be beating Phelps, until he finally realised what he had done after the race was over](http://screengrabber.deadspin.com/cbc-calls-entire-race-confusing-ryan-lochte-for-michael-1785184150?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). > I'm sorry everyone. I blew it. No excuses > > — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) [August 12, 2016](https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/763926803811409920?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Don't worry, Elliotte. We still love you! And we can't wait for you to interview our shiny new first selection from the draft, Patrik Laine. There's only a few more working hours until the weekend begins, though we are warned by Environment Canada this could be a volatile one. With humidity at its peak there's a strong chance of big storms churning up from the lakes. Enjoy the sun when you can! Here are your links. [Welcome to 21st, Rinat Valiev - Achariya](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-top-25-under-25-welcome-to-21st-rinat-valiev/) Valiev supplants Timashov's position from last year! [Andrew Nielsen works his way to No. 22 - Fulemin](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-top-25-under-25-andrew-nielsen-works-his-way-to-no-22/) A big leap forward puts [Nielsen](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/257872/andrew-nielsen?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) on the map this year. [Losing Roy could be a good thing for the Avalanche - Mile High Hockey](http://www.milehighhockey.com/2016/8/11/12445956/losing-roy-could-be-a-good-thing-for-the-avalanche?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Fear not, [Avalanche](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/colorado-avalanche?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) fans. This might not be the end of the world. [No, the Canadiens should not consider hiring Patrick Roy - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2016/8/11/12442896/patrick-roy-quits-avalanche-montreal-canadiens-coach-michel-therrien-lol-nope-habs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \[Species: People are telling me - good hockey people with families and children - that Roy is the best. He's very, very good. This is what I'm hearing, folks. I don't know why they would not want Roy, It's lunacy. They're lunatics. Believe me, I would know.\] [Friedman on the Subban Trade and the Canadiens - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/nichols-notes/friedman-weighs-canadiens-franchise-altering-decision/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "I think if you look at Subban, he won the Norris Trophy in 2013 and I do think that he is a much better player now than he was then. As David Poile said in those clips, you talk about the spectacular nature of the way he looks. He’s a lot better at the little things now too." Canada's National Women's Development Team has been playing in a friendly tournament with players from CIS and Sweden. There are more games today and tomorrow. [The schedule is here.](http://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/Team-Canada/Women/Under-22/2016-17/Summer-Showcase/Schedule?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Hockey friendships are a beautiful thing. [#NWDT](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NWDT?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [#TeamCIS](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamCIS?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [#TeamSweden](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamSweden?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/uZIHN7FUIg](https://t.co/uZIHN7FUIg?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Team Canada Women (@HC\_Women) [August 11, 2016](https://twitter.com/HC%5FWomen/status/763835826904064000?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [CWHL draft registration proves there's room to expand - nafio](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/cwhl-draft-registration-proves-theres-room-to-expand/) The first of a series of articles about the CWHL draft. This general look at the registration list will be followed by more on how the draft works, who are the star prospects and a draft recap with a focus on who the Furies drafted. [Former NHL player Whitney’s Olympic caddie debut a success - The Spec](http://www.thespec.com/sports-story/6805998-former-nhl-player-whitney-s-olympic-caddie-debut-a-success/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The first day of Ray Whitney's caddying career couldn't have gone much better, with the former National Hockey League forward with the [Carolina Hurricanes](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/carolina-hurricanes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) guiding DeLaet to a 5-under 66 in the first group off the tee, even if his guidance was mostly auxiliary. [Passing Project: Dangerous Primary Shot Contributions - NHLNumbers](http://nhlnumbers.com/2016/8/10/passing-project-dangerous-primary-shot-contributions?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Learn about the "Royal Road" and its relationship to scoring goals. Since it's a Friday in August, here's some other random sports and non-sports news to tide you over until VESSEYMANIAMONDAY! [Drinking and swimming in fruit infused water - Brant News](http://www.brantnews.com/news-story/6803473-drinking-and-swimming-in-fruit-infused-water/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \[Species: Whoever wrote that headline is a click bait master.\] [Police investigate alleged poisoning of young tennis star at tournament - Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/aug/11/police-investigate-alleged-poisoning-gabriella-taylor-british-tennis-player-wimbledon?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Gabriella Taylor, 18, retired from her quarter-final match in the junior competition and spent several days in intensive care. [Brussels fines 'dangerous' Pokemon Go players - Telegraph ](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/08/12/brussels-fines-pokemon-go-players-for-being-a-danger-to-themselv/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Police concerned about pedestrians causing accidents while playing Pokemon Go have started handing out fines to smartphone users deemed to be dangers to themselves and others. [Chinese traffic-straddling bus hits wall of criticism - BBC News](http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-37020906?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) There was great excitement about this possible solution to traffic woes, but questions are now being asked about whether the project is actually a very elaborate fraud. [Penny Oleksiak wins gold, captures historic 4th Olympic medal - CBC](http://olympics.cbc.ca/news/article/swimming-finals-thursday.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Elliotte Friedman congratulates Ryan Lochte on winning the women's 100-metre freestyle gold!