> ## 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: Welcome to Toronto, Patrick! - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-toronto-maple-leafs-news-links-welcome-to-toronto-patrick-marleau-ufa-signing/ - Published: 2017-07-03T09:00:02.000Z - Updated: 2017-07-03T09:00:02.000Z - Description: A lot of signings in today’s links, but one stands above the rest. - Author: Anne Boyd - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:43 Good morning, PPP! Yesterday, after taking Canada Day off to enjoy the fireworks and admire [Toronto’s harbor duck](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/80GewBbbFe1psOt5lh5BN1r7w%5FA=/0x0:5616x3744/920x613/filters:focal%282359x1423:3257x2321%29:format%28webp%29/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus%5Fimage/image/55537163/GettyImages%5F805214096.0.jpg?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), the Maple Leafs pulled out their big move! We have a Patrick Marleau now. Three whole years of him! > Marleau - Matthews - Nylander [pic.twitter.com/I5poPuUmob](https://t.co/I5poPuUmob?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Flintor (@TheFlintor) [July 2, 2017](https://twitter.com/TheFlintor/status/881639189871288320?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) An underrated aspect of this signing? With the addition of Marleau, the Maple Leafs can now ice an entire lineup of skaters named Mar-. > the most important is that the leafs have completed the set and can now run: > mar(tin) - mar(leau) - mar(ner) > marmar - mar(chenko) > > — emily w. (@gunnrcarlsson) [July 2, 2017](https://twitter.com/gunnrcarlsson/status/881631697477017604?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) As our own Gunnar Carlsson points out, we now have a matched set. If the Leafs went out and got Martin Jones as backup goalie, we’d be able to ice an All-Mar Team. A lineup of Martians, if you will. We’re all grateful to Mr. Marleau for giving us this opportunity. On to your morning links: #### ICYMI: [Leafs make underwhelming moves on July 1 - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-make-underwhelming-moves-on-july-1/) That’s likely a good thing, but some excitement would have been welcome. [Patrick Marleau is now a Maple Leaf - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-sign-free-agnet-patrick-marleau/) The soon to be 38-year-old winger has signed on in Toronto after 19 seasons in San Jose. #### More Marleau takes: [NHL Free Agency 2017: Patrick Marleau signs with Maple Leafs \[UPDATED\] - Fear The Fin](https://www.fearthefin.com/2017/7/2/15906302/nhl-free-agency-2017-patrick-marleau-signs-with-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Marleau heads east. [Patrick Marleau signed to three-year contract by the Toronto Maple Leafs | Maple Leafs Hotstove](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2017/07/02/patrick-marleau-signed-three-year-contract-toronto-maple-leafs/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) This one’s a bombshell: Patrick Marleau has signed a three-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs worth $6.25 million a season. Marleau: year 1) $8.5M 2) $6 mil. 3) $4.25 — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 2, 2017 With this signing, the Leafs have added to their enviable forward depth without coughing up any assets to \[…\] #### Other Signings and News: [The GMs are learning: NHL teams favour stopgap solutions — and avoid salary-cap hell — in free agency | National Post](http://nationalpost.com/g00/sports/hockey/nhl/the-gms-are-learning-nhl-teams-favour-stopgap-solutions-and-avoid-salary-cap-hell-in-free-agency/wcm/768efd20-5e1f-4e4c-98b7-563297956837?i10c.referrer=&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Of the crush of players who signed new contracts on Canada Day, only a select few received deals of three years or more [Tampa Bay Lightning roster coming into focus with free agent signings - Raw Charge](https://www.rawcharge.com/2017/7/2/15909146/tampa-bay-lightning-roster-coming-into-focus-free-agent-signings-nhl-2017-offseason-girardi-kunitz?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) With the additions of Dan Girardi and Chris Kunitz, the NHL roster is almost set. [Coyotes Sign Campbell, Hanley, Rinaldo and Sislo](https://www.nhl.com/coyotes/news/coyotes-sign-campbell-hanley-rinaldo-and-sislo/c-290265502?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Arizona Coyotes have signed forwards Zac Rinaldo and Michael Sislo along with defensemen Andrew Campbell and Joel Hanley to one-year, two-way contracts. [Penguins Re-Sign Tom Sestito and Frank Corrado; Sign Casey DeSmith](https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/penguins-resign-three-players/c-290264922?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Pittsburgh Penguins re-signed three players who played key roles in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins finishing with the American Hockey League's best regular-season record in 2016-17, it was announced today by executive vice president and general manager Jim Rutherford. [Florida Panthers sign Sebastian Repo to entry-level contract - Litter Box Cats](https://www.litterboxcats.com/2017/7/2/15910868/sebastian-repo-florida-panthers-entry-level-contract-connor-brickley-harri-sateri-curtis-valk?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) If I don't see at least one "Repo Man" headline next season I will be extremely disappointed. [Blackhawks trade Marcus Kruger to Golden Knights for future considerations - Second City Hockey](https://www.secondcityhockey.com/2017/7/2/15911140/marcus-kruger-trade-blackhawks-golden-knights?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) In other words, Chicago gets nothing as the Kruger era comes to a close. [Capitals re-sign Evgeny Kuznetsov, then trade Marcus Johansson - The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capitals-insider/wp/2017/07/02/capitals-re-sign-center-evgeny-kuznetsov-to-massive-eight-year-extension/?nid&utm%5Fterm=.e2926ae0f885&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) With little cap room available and players still to sign, Washington dealt Johansson to New Jersey to accommodate Kuznetsov's new salary.