> ## 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: Social distancing through social media stalking - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/ftb-social-distancing-social-media-toronto-maple-leafs-links-news-auston-matthews-elias-pettersson/ - Published: 2020-03-25T10:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2020-03-25T10:00:00.000Z - Description: Golf season has started earlier than ever. - Author: taaeeve - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01 As we all seek things to occupy the time that was previously taken up by hockey, distract from a general sense of existential dread, and fight against the urge to give ourselves bangs (I assume all of this is universal and not just me), many people have been spending more and more time on social media. Luckily, this also includes NHL players who are currently stuck at home, bored, and unable to go golfing. Stalking players’ social media accounts is basically the same thing as watching hockey right? > chillin > > — Auston Matthews (@AM34) [March 23, 2020](https://twitter.com/AM34/status/1241901779068940291?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Close enough. Let’s see what else they’re up to. First up is Elias Pettersson, showing off some otherworldly golf skills. > [ View this post on Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/p/B97MDnnJHM3/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fembed&utm%5Fcampaign=loading) > > [My golf game is getting gooooood🏌️‍♂️⛳️ @vitaminwellsverige @vitaminwell](https://www.instagram.com/p/B97MDnnJHM3/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fembed&utm%5Fcampaign=loading) > > A post shared by [ Elias Pettersson](https://www.instagram.com/%5Feliaspettersson/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fembed&utm%5Fcampaign=loading) (@\_eliaspettersson) on Mar 19, 2020 at 11:23am PDT Nazem Kadri turns out to also have some pretty incredible golf skills. > [ View this post on Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/p/B-GaAA2BPvz/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fembed&utm%5Fcampaign=loading) > > [Would you believe me if I said I only needed one shot ?](https://www.instagram.com/p/B-GaAA2BPvz/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fembed&utm%5Fcampaign=loading) > > A post shared by [ Nazem Kadri](https://www.instagram.com/43kadri/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fembed&utm%5Fcampaign=loading) (@43kadri) on Mar 23, 2020 at 7:45pm PDT Connor McDavid, meanwhile, doesn’t believe in sports other than hockey and is just practicing his shot with his dog instead. \[insert generic joke about the dog being better at hockey than most of McDavid’s past, present, and future linemates here\]. > [ View this post on Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/p/B-F6uI7hTG6/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fembed&utm%5Fcampaign=loading) > > [Connor #McDavid is staying home and getting in reps with his good pal . (🎥: @mcdavid97)](https://www.instagram.com/p/B-F6uI7hTG6/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fembed&utm%5Fcampaign=loading) > > A post shared by [ TSN](https://www.instagram.com/tsn%5Fofficial/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fembed&utm%5Fcampaign=loading) (@tsn\_official) on Mar 23, 2020 at 3:12pm PDT Travis Dermott is also getting in some quality time with his dog. > [ View this post on Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Ir1wBJ0Zd/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fembed&utm%5Fcampaign=loading) > > [Frequent flyer points are still getting cashed in 🛫 @shaniylahtwain](https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Ir1wBJ0Zd/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fembed&utm%5Fcampaign=loading) > > A post shared by [ Travis Dermott](https://www.instagram.com/travisdermott/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fembed&utm%5Fcampaign=loading) (@travisdermott) on Mar 24, 2020 at 5:02pm PDT And [Jack Campbell](https://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/296525/jack-campbell?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) is officially the first Leafs player to get TikTok. > [@jackcampbell.36](https://www.tiktok.com/@jackcampbell.36?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com "@jackcampbell.36") > > [#fyp](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com "fyp") [#quarantine](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/quarantine?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com "quarantine") [#torontomapleafs](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/torontomapleafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com "torontomapleafs") [#toronto](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/toronto?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com "toronto") [#jackcampbell](https://www.tiktok.com/tag/jackcampbell?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com "jackcampbell") > > [♬ The Weeknd - Blinding Lights - gregdahl7](https://www.tiktok.com/music/The-Weeknd-Blinding-Lights-6799757575245040390?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com "♬ The Weeknd - Blinding Lights - gregdahl7") ### Onwards to the links! The NHL has announced temporary pay cuts for office employees, while various NHL teams continue to test the boundaries of how poorly they can treat their employees before they get yelled at online: --- #### Related [Updated with some backpedalling: NHL and some teams layoff workers, cut pay](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-and-some-teams-layoff-workers-cut-pay-montreal-canadiens-new-jersey-devils/) --- Kevin McGran at The Star has pulled together a list of things he misses about covering the Leafs: --- #### Related [A few things I miss about covering the Maple Leafs](https://www.thestar.com/sports/breakaway%5Fblog/2020/03/24/here-s-a-few-things-about-covering-the-leafs-i-miss.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- The Athletic looks at the biggest four ‘what ifs’ for the Leafs in this abruptly (temporarily?) halted season: --- #### Related [The 4 biggest Maple Leafs 'What Ifs...' that will likely go...](https://theathletic.com/1684602/2020/03/24/the-4-biggest-maple-leafs-what-ifs-that-will-likely-go-unanswered-this-year/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- And finally, a video of actual hockey, as a treat/painful reminder of what we’re missing: That’s all for now! Happy Wednesday and remember: the bangs are not worth the effort they take to grow out.