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# From the Branches: William Nylander versus the world
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-william-nylander-versus-the-world-championships/
- Published: 2017-05-19T10:00:01.000Z
- Updated: 2017-05-19T10:00:01.000Z
- Description: He’s real good
- Author: Gunnar Carlsson
- Tags: #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27

Good morning. Today’s FTB is really just an excuse for me to gush a bit William Nylander. Did you see this ridiculous goal at the World Championships? Yes? Watch it again.

> Styrka. Kyla. Vilja. William Nylander visar varför han är värd rubrikerna. [#twittpuck](https://twitter.com/hashtag/twittpuck?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [#hockeyVM](https://twitter.com/hashtag/hockeyVM?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/zoR272Pr71](https://t.co/zoR272Pr71?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — C More Sport (@cmoresport) [May 18, 2017](https://twitter.com/cmoresport/status/865289203898175492?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Anyway, he’s having a time at World Championships right now. As an update: Sweden and Canada both progressed to the semi-finals yesterday and we’re one game closer to a William Nylander vs. Mitch Marner final. The winner automatically\* claims second place in this year’s Top 25 Under 25 so obviously the outcome is a big deal for them.

### Leafs links

[The Marlies paid the price for the Leafs’ success](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/the-marlies-paid-the-price-for-the-leafs-success/) | Pension Plan Puppets

[Jeremy Bracco is about to lace up and play for the Memorial Cup](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-prospect-jeremy-bracco-is-about-to-lace-up-and-play-for-the-cup/) | Pension Plan Puppets

[Another day, another sick William Nylander goal](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-2017-iihf-world-championships-another-day-another-sick-william-nylander-goal/) | Pension Plan Puppets

[Salary cap projections: Can the Leafs afford Kevin Shattenkirk?](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2017/5/18/15628042/toronto-maple-leafs-salary-cap-projections-cap-space-kevin-shattenkirk-ufa-off-season-signing) | Pension Plan Puppets

### Draft

[Draft Cupcakes: Lias Andersson](http://www.milehighhockey.com/2017/5/18/15656076/draft-cupcakes-lias-andersson-2017-nhl-entry-draft-colorado-avalanche?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Mile High Hockey

[2017 NHL Draft Profile: Conor Timmins is an under-the-radar puck-moving Defenseman that the Red Wings could trade back for](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2017/5/18/15647382/2017-nhl-draft-profile-red-wings-could-trade-back-for-defenseman-conor-timmins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Winging It In Motown

[2017 NHL Entry Draft Prospect Profile: Casey Mittelstadt](http://www.defendingbigd.com/2017/5/18/15645156/2017-nhl-entry-draft-prospect-profile-casey-mittelstadt?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Defending Big D

### World Championships

Canada 2 : 1 Germany; Russia 3 : 0 Czech Republic

Canada and Russia will meet in the semis (on Saturday) after both teams won their quarter-final games.

Sweden 3 : 1 Switzerland; Finland 2 : 0 USA

Finland upset the USA. They’ll try for another on Saturday against Sweden.

### Playoffs

Anaheim @ Nashville, *WCF Game 4*  
This game happened last night. I’m pre-writing this so I have no idea who will win but it looks like the Ducks will pull even.

[Opinion: For Game 4, Murray's the best bet](http://www.pensburgh.com/2017/5/18/15656852/pittsburgh-penguins-starting-goalie-matt-murray-or-marc-andre-fleury?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | PensBurgh

### Other news

[Nino Niederreiter would be a great fit in Montreal](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2017/5/18/15654772/nino-niederreiter-trade-speculation-analysis-stats-montreal-canadiens-minnesota-wild-marc-bergevin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Eyes On The Prize

[Why the Blackhawks’ championship window may not end for years](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2017/5/18/15654590/why-the-blackhawks-championship-window-wont-end-for-years?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Second City Hockey

[Memorial Cup for beginners ](http://www.rawcharge.com/2017/5/18/15622962/2017-memorial-cup-schedule-history-champions-saint-john-sea-dogs-erie-otters-tampa-bay-lighting?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| Raw Charge

[Crosstalk: Cam Fowler for the 9th Overall Pick is a Bad Idea but not a Terrible Idea](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2017/5/18/15655444/crosstalk-cam-fowler-for-the-9th-overall-pick-is-a-bad-idea-but-not-a-terrible-idea?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Winging It In Motown

[Islanders name Luke Richardson assistant coach](http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2017/5/18/15658344/islanders-name-luke-richardson-assistant-coach?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Lighthouse Hockey

\*\[according to PPP Kitten Ranch lawyers I am not actually allowed to guarantee this.\]