> ## 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: William Nylander wants to play for the Leafs right now - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-william-nylander-wants-to-play-for-the-leafs-right/ - Published: 2016-02-17T13:45:28.000Z - Updated: 2016-02-17T13:45:28.000Z - Description: He's waiting for the call, but understands it may not come this season. - Author: Species - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15 ### Leafs News [Marlies star Nylander eyeing NHL - TSN](http://www.tsn.ca/marlies-star-nylander-eyeing-nhl-1.438826?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [William Nylander](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/246220/william-nylander?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) knows he can't ask the question of management. Still, he wonders constantly about the prospect of playing for the [Toronto Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). Should he stay with The Marlies through the end of their playoffs? Should they call him up for a few games for the experience of what's to come, even if the team is terrible? Vote in the poll below! [Maple Leafs prospects review: Korotselev returns, European leagues take a break - PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-prospects-review-nikita-korotselev-returns-european-leagues-take/) Covering prospect games from Feb 10-14 [Leafs leading the race to NHL cellar and top prospect Auston Matthews - The Globe and Mail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/leafs-leading-the-race-to-nhl-cellar-and-top-prospect-auston-matthews/article28778259/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) If the draft lottery were held today, Toronto would have the best chance of picking first overall for the first time since taking Wendel Clark in the top spot in 1985 [Martin Marincin Is Weird, Man - PPP](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2016/2/16/11030298/martin-marincin-is-weird-man) So this came up in today's FTB (Tuesday February 2nd). Mainly, how freaking weird Marincin's HERO Chart from Own The Puck looks: He is as bad at producing any sort of offensive production... [The Furies make it an exciting finish against Brampton Thunder - PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/the-furies-make-it-an-exciting-finish-against-brampton-thunder/) The Furies' final home game featured heroics, heartbreak and a hat trick. ### Last Night's Games Marchand is a douche even to his own teammates. > [Patrice Bergeron](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54879/patrice-bergeron?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) scores and then gets high-sticked by Marchand for his trouble [pic.twitter.com/oXQzmtIEEX](https://t.co/oXQzmtIEEX?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) [February 17, 2016](https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn/status/699755691255468032?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) And the Oscar goes to... Marisa Tomei?! Blandisi was robbed! > Diving into your DMs like.. [pic.twitter.com/2aC3Oq5KpQ](https://t.co/2aC3Oq5KpQ?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Sons of Penn (@SonsofPenn) [February 17, 2016](https://twitter.com/SonsofPenn/status/699753768213200896?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Well, at least Devils forward Joseph Blandisi was honest about his terrible dive - Broad Street Hockey](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2016/2/16/11029270/well-at-least-devils-forward-joseph-blandisi-was-honest-about-his?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Refreshing. Still hilariously terrible though. OWWWWWWWWWWW OWWWWWWWWWWW, again ### SB Nation Game Recaps [Sens Down Sabres 2-1 in the Shootout - Silver Seven](http://www.silversevensens.com/2016/2/16/11027798/sens-down-sabres-2-1-in-the-shootout?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Sens get away with one on the back of a strong game from [Craig Anderson](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54849/craig-anderson?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Stars Get Shatt(enkirk)'d on in OT - St. Louis Game Time](http://www.stlouisgametime.com/2016/2/16/11030288/stars-vs-blues-recap-stars-get-shatt-enkirk-d-on-in-ot?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Pierre still hasn't shut up. [Sharks strike twice in third to drop Lightning - Fear The Fin](http://www.fearthefin.com/2016/2/16/11027590/quick-bite-sharks-strike-twice-in-third-to-drop-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) San Jose secured an important two points tonight in Tampa Bay [Hurricanes 2, Jets 1 - Canes Country](http://www.canescountry.com/2016/2/16/11028176/hurricanes-2-jets-1?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Canes now have earned points in 11 of their last 12 home games [Caps Crown Kings 3-1 - Japers' Rink](http://www.japersrink.com/2016/2/16/11027838/capitals-vs-kings-recap-score?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The [Capitals](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/washington-capitals?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) knighted the [Los Angeles Kings](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/los-angeles-kings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 3-1 on Tuesday night in Washington. Goals by fabulous wunderkinds Burakovsky and Kuznetsov helped lift the Caps to victory. [Third period outburst keeps Flyers in the playoff picture - Broad Street Hockey](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2016/2/16/11028136/flyers-vs-devils-recap-third-period-outburst-keeps-philadelphia-in?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) It was a big game in the playoff race led by a big third period. ### Other News [Alex Ovechkin Has Reincarnated As His Younger Self - Japers' Rink](http://www.japersrink.com/2016/2/16/10981608/alex-ovechkin-has-reincarnated-as-his-younger-self?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Alex Ovechkin](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54337/alex-ovechkin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) has recaptured his youth, and that's a beautiful thing. [Saginaw Spirit fires head coach, names interim replacement - WNEM TV 5](http://www.wnem.com/story/31233355/saginaw-spirit-head-coach-fired-from-position?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Spirit has also announced a familiar name, Moe Mantha, will fill the head coaching position on an interim basis. [Patrik Nemeth, Cody Eakin and Walking the Right Side of the Aggression Line - Defending Big D](http://www.defendingbigd.com/2016/2/16/11019162/dallas-stars-patrik-nemeth-analysis-cody-eakin-jordie-benn-positional-play?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Patrik Nemeth](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111589/patrik-nemeth?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) has seen a recent resurgence of good play while showing off a new, hyper-aggressive style. What lessons can that teach us about risk and reward in the context of this team? [The door is still open for Jonathan Drouin with the Tampa Bay Lightning - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2016/2/16/11024706/the-door-is-still-open-for-jonathan-drouin-with-tampa-bay?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Moving forward is a priority but moving away isn't the only course with the [Lightning](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/tampa-bay-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and Jonathan Doruin. ### When should Nylander join the Maple Leafs | Next season. Keep him with The Marlies and avoid the gong show on the big club. | 149 | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | This season, but only for a few games to get experience, then send him back for the AHL playoffs. | 200 | | Why wait? Call him up now and keep him here. | 20 |