> ## 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 EBUG
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-welcome-ebug/
- Published: 2015-11-04T11:50:49.000Z
- Updated: 2015-11-04T11:50:49.000Z
- Description: With goaltenders throughout the Maple Leafs system getting bumped due to Jonathan Bernier's injury, who backs up the third tier?
- Author: Achariya
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15

I bet you guys didn't know that there was an Orlando goaltending scramble yesterday.

This is how it happened. Over the weekend [Jonathan Bernier](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54581/jonathan-bernier?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) was injured in an undisclosed bedroom incident \[Species added that! OMG. - Acha\]. [James Reimer](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54304/james-reimer?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) took over for him in net, and then [Antoine Bibeau](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/198383/antoine-bibeau?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) was recalled from the Marlies to backup Reimer. Garret Sparks took the starting job for the Marlies, and Solar Bears starter [Rob Madore](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/224383/rob-madore?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) was recalled from the Solar Bears to back him up.

With Madore gone, Ryan Massa took over in Solar Bears net. But who backs up the third tier? EBUG (Emergency Backup Goaltender) does! Yesterday, a guy who works at the local practice rink got signed on an [EBUG contract](http://www.echl.com/echl-transactions-nov-3-p200176?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). Everybody welcome RDV Sportsplex [goaltender Bobby Fowler](http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?statsleague=WC&player=225560&team=&year=&status=&leagueid=&season=&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) to the system.

Fowler has actually been an ECHL backup goaltender for a few years, and he's garnered the Bears an overtime point in a [preseason game against the Florida Everblades](http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/solar-bears/os-solar-bears-preseason-opener-story.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), so he's been tested before. It looks like Orlando was prepared for just such an event.

#### New Fanposts

[Dispatches from Furies Road | PPP Fanpost by Ms Nafio](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2015/11/3/9667646/dispatches-from-furies-road)

[Shots On Goal: An Inconsistent Issue | PPP Fanpost by Mr. Steve\_May](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2015/11/3/9666780/shots-on-goal-an-inconsistent-issue)

#### Leafs News

[Morgan Rielly a star in third season with Leafs | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/morgan-rielly-a-star-in-third-season-with-leafs/)

[Marlies Week In Review: Running Away from Home | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/marlies-week-in-review-running-away-from-home/)

[Mike Babcock to coach Team Canada at World Cup | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/mike-babcock-to-coach-team-canada-at-2016-hockey-world-cup-nhl-maple-leafs/)

[Penalties a problem for Dion Phaneuf, Toronto Maple Leafs... and trade suitors? | PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/penalties-a-problem-for-dion-phaneuf-toronto-maple-leafs-and-trade/)

[Stability between the pipes rare for Maple Leafs | Toronto Star](http://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2015/11/03/stability-between-the-pipes-rare-for-maple-leafs-feschuk.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Rumblings: Offside ruling for coach's challenge won't change | ESPN](http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/%5F/id/39970/rumblings-offside-ruling-for-coachs-challenge-wont-change?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Mike Babcock, Maple Leafs to face Ottawa Senators in Saskatoon pre-season game | Star Phoenix](http://www.thestarphoenix.com/sports/mike+babcock+maple+leafs+face+ottawa+senators+saskatoon+season+game/11489858/story.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Toronto Maple Leafs OHL Prospects Update – November Edition Part 2 | MLHS](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2015/11/03/toronto-maple-leafs-ohl-prospects-update-november-edition-part-2/%20?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

#### Last Night's Games (by Species)

> ok here is the McDavid injury [pic.twitter.com/fpi51N7mI0](https://t.co/fpi51N7mI0?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 4, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/661754452009857024?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

[Oilers’ Connor McDavid out ‘long term’ with upper-body injury | SI](http://www.si.com/nhl/2015/11/03/edmonton-oilers-connor-mcdavid-injury-flyers-video?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Of course the [Flyers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/philadelphia-flyers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) broke hockey. Geez.

> Species \[6:43 AM\]   
> The DoPS has announced [Brandon Manning](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/122658/brandon-manning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) will be sentenced to fight [Colton Orr](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54200/colton-orr?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and [Frazer McLaren](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54747/frazer-mclaren?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) in a cage in Bettmans office
> 
> Skyonair \[6:44 AM\]   
> all the while Bettman chants "BLOOD GOOOOOOOD" maniacally.
> 
> Species \[6:45 AM\]  
> [Chris Pronger](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54520/chris-pronger?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) was personally asked to review the video to determine punishment

The [Sharks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/san-jose-sharks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) lost to the [Blue Jackets](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/columbus-blue-jackets?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) (LOLSHORKS!) despite this embarrassing goal.

> got a request for another view of the play on Pavelski's 2nd goal. Steal by Donskoi [pic.twitter.com/gWpLM5RuBO](https://t.co/gWpLM5RuBO?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 4, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/661771220191461376?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

Seguin brought a [Stars](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/dallas-stars?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) fan to tears. Then he scored a hat trick. This means the Leafs win the Kessel trade, or something, right?

The [Blues](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/st-louis-blues?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Reaves dished out a stick butt to Anze Kopitar's face

[When a Win is a Loss - The Copper & Blue](http://www.coppernblue.com/2015/11/3/9667956/when-a-win-is-a-loss?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The [Oilers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/edmonton-oilers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) win 4-2 to the Flyers but lose McDavid to a shoulder injury long term.

[Blue Jackets 5 Sharks 2 -- Quick Thoughts - The Cannon](http://www.jacketscannon.com/2015/11/4/9663784/blue-jackets-5-sharks-2-quick-thoughts?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The Blue Jackets posted their best effort of the year in defeating the Sharks and getting a great start to the California swing.

[Tyler Seguin's Hat Trick Power Stars to 5-3 Win Over Bruins - Defending Big D](http://www.defendingbigd.com/2015/11/3/9666894/tyler-seguin-hat-trick-power-dallas-stars-to-5-3-win-boston-bruins-jyrki-jokipakka-loui-eriksson?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The former Bruin made up for lost time, scoring his first goal as a visitor at TD Garden and then some as the Stars beat Boston.

[Rangers 5, Capitals 2 - Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2015/11/3/9667384/recap-rangers-5-capitals-2?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
[Rangers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-york-rangers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) score early, score often in defeat of the [Washington Capitals](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/washington-capitals?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).

[Islanders 2, Devils 1: Casey Cizikas wins it late off Brian Strait shot - Lighthouse Hockey](http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2015/11/3/9667294/new-york-islanders-vs-new-jersey-devils-casey-cizikas-winner?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The [New York Islanders](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-york-islanders?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) found a third way to lose that third-period one-goal lead, but this time they got a regulation win over the [Devils](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-jersey-devils?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) via some unlikely heroes.

[Craig Anderson Leads the Senators past the Canadiens - Silver Seven](http://www.silversevensens.com/2015/11/3/9667102/craig-anderson-leads-the-ottawa-senators-past-the-montreal-canadiens-recap?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
A recap of the game between the [Montreal Canadiens](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/montreal-canadiens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and the [Ottawa Senators](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/ottawa-senators?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).

[Red Wings Recap: Detroit beats Tampa 2-1\. - Winging It In Motown](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2015/11/3/9665474/red-wings-recap-detroit-beats-tampa-2-1?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Detroit once again faced off against the team that eliminated them from last year's playoffs.

[Game Recap: Avalanche Defeat Flames - Mile High Hockey](http://www.milehighhockey.com/2015/11/3/9667856/game-recap-colorado-avalanche-defeat-calgary-flames?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
It's not a secret among discerning Avalanche fans: the team simply doesn't shoot enough to consistently score goals. Tonight they got 42 shots on net and -- gasp -- scored five non-empty-net goals....

#### Other Hockey News

[Former hockey pros and the NHL are locked in a legal war over head trauma | SBN by Scott Wheeler](http://www.sbnation.com/2015/11/4/9663566/nhl-former-players-concussion-lawsuit?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Four Nations Cup Preview | HEOTP](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2015/11/4/9666598/four-nations-cup-preview-womens-hockey-canada-usa-sweden-finland?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
By our own Gunnar, so go read!

[Four Nations Cup: Team Previews | Victory Press](http://victorypress.org/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"As the Four Nations Cup approaches, it’s important to note that Team Canada has won 14 of its 19 tournament gold medals, including the last two tournaments in Lake Placid, NY and Kamloops, BC."

[NHL Fan Fair comes to Nashville for All-Star festivities | NHL](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/)  
Oh, snap, it's in Nashville? I could actually go to this thing.

[Tim Hortons wedding: Hockey-mad Alberta couple brew up very Canadian vows | CBC](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-couple-gets-married-at-tim-hortons-1.3301489?cmp=rss&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
I am in no position to judge, I live in Florida.

[Bodies on the line: why it's so tough to play defense in the NHL | The Guardian](http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/nov/03/nhl-defense-ageing-bodies?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[How concerning are the slow starts for seven NHL stars? | USA Today](http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2015/11/03/sidney-crosby-tuukka-rask-rick-nash-corey-perry-jakub-voracek-marian-gaborik-ryan-johansen-struggling-stars/75092298/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Angela Ruggiero enters Hall compared to Orr | NHL](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/)  
Fourth woman to be inducted enters HHOF.

[Apéritif: Isles, Barclays Center resolve media food crisis - Lighthouse Hockey](http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2015/11/3/9666646/islanders-barclays-center-media-food?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
BUT HOW DID THE SCHNITZEL TASTE?