> ## 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: Trade Deadline Excitement - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/ftb-nhl-maple-leafs-trade-deadline-excitement-enjoy-steve-ott-montreal/ - Published: 2017-03-01T10:00:01.000Z - Updated: 2017-03-01T10:00:01.000Z - Description: Stuff has happened! Trades were made! Are there more to come? - Author: Anne Boyd - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27 That magical day is finally here! It's the day of the [NHL trade deadline](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl-trade-rumors?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), and from now until 3pm, I expect we're all going to be watching Twitter for trades to ~~laugh at~~ discuss among ourselves. Will Matt Duchene still be on the [Avalanche](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/colorado-avalanche?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) by the time you read this? Who knows! I sure don't. Case in point--as I was drafting this FTB, this happened: > The [#habs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/habs?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) have acquired [Steve Ott](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55193/steve-ott?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). > > — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) [March 1, 2017](https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/836808843074158593?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [NHL Trade Deadline trade tracker and chat post](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-trade-deadline-trade-tracker-and-chat-post-toronto-maple-leafs-trades/) is now open for all your PPP trade chatting needs. Hockey is a beautiful game, you guys. Have some links for your Wednesday morning: #### In Case You Missed It [The NHL Trade Deadline is not just about trades - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/the-nhl-trade-deadline-is-not-just-about-trades-toronto-maple-leafs-marlies/) There are a few other things that happen on deadline day beyond a lot of time-filling chit-chat on the deadline TV shows. [Brian Boyle: in the cold light of day, was this a good trade? - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/brian-boyle-in-the-cold-light-of-day-was-this-a-good-trade-deadline-deal-for-toronto-maple-leafs/) The Leafs don’t seem like a team in the rental market, but this might not be your typical rental. [Three Furies going to the World Championships - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/three-toronto-furies-going-to-the-iihf-womens-world-championships-cwhl-natalie-spooner-ambrose-fast/) Erin Ambrose and Renata Fast to join Natalie Spooner on Team Canada #### [Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) News [Leafs Should Make Minor Move Only, Protect Future | NHL | NESN.com](http://nesn.com/2017/02/nhl-trade-deadline-leafs-should-make-minor-move-only-protect-future/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Toronto Maple Leafs' path toward the [Stanley Cup](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl-playoffs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) might be a little ahead of schedule, but that doesn't mean [Brendan Shanahan](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/68905/brendan-shanahan?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and Co. should mortgage any part of the team's future to win right now. [Transcript: Brian Boyle discusses being traded from Tampa to Toronto - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2017/2/28/14760480/transcript-brian-boyle-discusses-being-traded-from-tampa-to-toronto?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Transcribed for accessibility: [Boyle](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54562/brian-boyle?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) talks about how much he enjoyed playing for the [Tampa Bay Lightning](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/tampa-bay-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), the growth of hockey in Tampa, and his excitement about joining the Toronto Maple Leafs. [A Look Back At The Trades Of Dave Nonis | The LeafsNation](http://theleafsnation.com/2017/2/28/a-look-back-at-the-trades-of-dave-nonis?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) With the 2016-17 trade deadline fast approaching, I thought it might be fun to take a trip down memory lane for a retrospective on the trades of the previous management regime. [Toronto Maple Leafs Rumors: Leafs Still Want More - Editor In Leaf](http://editorinleaf.com/2017/02/28/toronto-maple-leafs-rumors-trades/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) According to Bob McKenzie, the Toronto Maple Leafs are still interested in making more deals before the 2017 trade deadline. #### News Around the League [Report: Montreal possibly interested in Steve Ott, and would be a huge mistake - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/nhl-trade-deadline/2017/2/28/14772866/steve-ott-montreal-canadiens-trade-rumours-trade-deadline-marc-bergevin-habs-detroit-please-no?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Marc Bergevin should say no to Steve Ott [Canadiens acquire forward Steve Ott - NHL.com](https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/the-canadiens-have-acquired-steve-ott-from-the-detroit-red-wings/c-287244968?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Marc Bergevin did not say no to Steve Ott [Deadline Philosophy 101: Eight tough questions for NHL GMs - DGB](http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2017/02/eight-tough-questions-for-nhl-gms-on.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) As a fan, it’s easy to get hung up on the numbers – stats, standings, cap hits and more. But NHL GMs have even more than that to think about. Many of the questions they face don’t have easy answers, but they can determine the direction that a team takes at the deadline and beyond. [Blackhawks re-acquire defenseman Johnny Od\`\`uya - Second City Hockey](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2017/2/28/14771674/blackhawks-re-acquire-defenseman-johnny-oduya-trade-deadline?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Hawks are sending [Mark McNeill](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/132274/mark-mcneill?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and a conditional pick to Dallas in return. [Rangers trade for Brendan Smith, send Buchnevich to AHL - Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2017/2/28/14764400/rangers-red-wings-trade-for-brendan-smith-send-pavel-buchnevich-to-ahl-deadline-2017?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The [Rangers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-york-rangers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) pull the trigger on another deadline deal that will cost them another second round pick. [Viktor Stalberg Trade: Four questions with Canes Country - Silver Seven](http://www.silversevensens.com/2017/2/28/14766884/viktor-stalberg-trade-four-questions-with-canes-country-ottawa-senators-carolina-hurricanes-nhl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Canes Country senior writer Brett Finger answers some questions on [Viktor Stalberg](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/72012/viktor-stalberg?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [David Desharnais traded to the Edmonton Oilers for Brandon Davidson - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/latest-news/2017/2/28/14772180/david-desharnais-traded-to-the-edmonton-oilers-for-brandon-davidson-nhl-deadline-transaction?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Marc Bergevin dealt the long-time Hab the day before the trade deadline. [Soooo, what the hell happened with Josh Ho-Sang’s first call-up? - Lighthouse Hockey](http://www.lighthousehockey.com/2017/2/28/14772800/islanders-what-happened-josh-ho-sang-first-call-up-bridgeport?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) As soon as it started, it was over. The [Islanders](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-york-islanders?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) sent Josh Ho-Sang back to Bridgeport after practice while they boarded a plane to Dallas. But there may have been a method to their madness (for once). [Sharks acquire Jannik Hansen - Fear The Fin](http://www.fearthefin.com/2017/2/28/14774208/sharks-acquire-jannik-hansen?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Doug Wilson adds forward depth