> ## 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. # FTB: Just Win, Baby, or Else - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/ftb-just-win-baby-or-else-toronto-maple-leafs/ - Published: 2023-05-07T10:00:55.000Z - Updated: 2023-05-07T11:47:35.000Z - Author: Hardev - Tags: From The Branches I am of one mind for tonight. Win. Don't lose. That's all. Having to sit on this series deficit for two days has sucked. Leafs, win, because you are so much better than losing to the Florida Panthers. C'mon, Leafs, get your act together. Tick tock! [Think fast, Leafs, you’re almost out of timeI don’t know what to think about the Leafs, this series or anything about the playoffs right now. I’m not very optimistic, but I’ve never been more irritated by outlandish performative pessimism.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/format/png/2023/04/pension-plan-min.svg)PPP LeafsCathy Squires![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1618426101168-b4b984e577bb?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=MnwxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDE2fHxzdW4lMjBjbG91ZHN8ZW58MHx8fHwxNjgzMzc3NTcy&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/think-fast-leafs-youre-almost-out-of-time/) Played not gud! [How Maple Leafs ended up 2-0 down to Florida, and why the series is far from overIn Game 2 against the Florida Panthers, the Toronto Maple Leafs played a similar game to Game 1, generating more scoring chances and shots on goal but ultimately losing the game because of quick-strike goals against and inferior goaltending. There were some differences from Game 1 — playing with the…![](https://www.mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/MLHS-LOGO2-EMBLEM-500x500.png)Maple Leafs HotstoveAlex Drain![](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/maple-leafs-panthers-net-front.jpg)](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2023/05/06/game-2-analysis-maple-leafs-panthers/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Play gud! [This is what the Maple Leafs coach thinks about the chances of coming back from 0-2 deficitSheldon Keefe’s tone when he spoke to media on Friday was a far cry from the one he had less than 24 hours prior.![](https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/content/dam/ctvnews/newicons/favicon/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png)CTV News![](https://www.ctvnews.ca/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2023/5/5/maple-leafs-1-6386375-1683319549288.jpg)](https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/this-is-what-the-maple-leafs-coach-thinks-about-the-chances-of-coming-back-from-0-2-deficit-1.6386364?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Maybe a little panic would be nice! [There’s no panic among the Maple Leafs. And for fans, there are still reasons to BeLeafWhile that might seem like the sky is falling for a fan base bracing for more playoff disappointment that’s not the vibe in Maple Leafs dressing room.![](https://www.thestar.com/favicon-thestar-152.png)Toronto StarKevin McGran![](https://images.thestarimages.com/QHP7wtaL7dD-n-qJnn-Sgh9__VE=/1200x1067/smart/filters:cb(1683406721788):format(webp)/https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/leafs/2023/05/06/theres-no-panic-among-the-maple-leafs-and-for-fans-there-are-still-reasons-to-beleaf/matthews.jpg)](https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2023/05/06/theres-no-panic-among-the-maple-leafs-and-for-fans-there-are-still-reasons-to-beleaf.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Toronto Marlies are on to the AHL quarterfinals after they beat the Utica Comets in four games (best of five). The Rochester Americans, their opponents, beat the Syracuse Crunch in overtime of Game 5 to win their spot. An epic win for them and a crushing defeat for Syracuse. Species will have more on the playoffs today or tomorrow. > Round 3 schedule is set 📆 > > — Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) [May 7, 2023](https://twitter.com/TorontoMarlies/status/1655036725129773058?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Oshawa Generals owner is threatening to move to Pickering to the city. Pickering does not have an arena big enough or suited for the team, and they definitely won't have one for next season. Good luck with your empty threat, Rocco Tullio. > A STORM IS BREWING: 'We take our partnership with the Oshawa Generals very seriously. The Oshawa Generals belong in Oshawa, not in Pickering:' Mayor Dan Carter [@Oshawa\_Generals](https://twitter.com/Oshawa%5FGenerals?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [@oshawacity](https://twitter.com/oshawacity?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [https://t.co/rQ4MDbCdMw](https://t.co/rQ4MDbCdMw?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — durhamregion.com (@newsdurham) [May 5, 2023](https://twitter.com/newsdurham/status/1654577168658071552?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Very clever, now please buy William an expeditious package of the puck into the back of the net. He can't buy one himself. > A witty Dubas said he wanted to clarify something to [@kevin\_mcgran](https://twitter.com/kevin%5Fmcgran?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and myself today. “I did not throw that water bottle. I recycled it expeditiously”. [https://t.co/glgmZFnnzf](https://t.co/glgmZFnnzf?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Lance Hornby 🇺🇦 (@sunhornby) [May 6, 2023](https://twitter.com/sunhornby/status/1654901326101315584?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The New York Rangers and Gerard Gallant have said "nah, thanks" to each other and have parted ways. My guess is he ends up in Calgary. > OFFICIAL: [#NYR](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NYR?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and head coach Gerard Gallant have mutually agreed to part ways. > > — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) [May 6, 2023](https://twitter.com/NYRangers/status/1654958001831174149?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Never mind, Stan Bowman is probably going to hire a serial killer without realizing. Maybe Mark Saunders can do his background checks. > Well, that's interesting. [@FriedgeHNIC](https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) says the Flames are among teams who have shown interest in former Hawks GM Stan Bowman. > > — Julian McKenzie (@jkamckenzie) [May 7, 2023](https://twitter.com/jkamckenzie/status/1655017209826279425?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) As you can tell, I'm in a bad mood on Sunday. God's day! And the only things that will make me feel better are some homemade pizzas, an empty sink of dishes, and a Leafs fracking win!