> ## 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: Grab a redbull, it’s time for the western Canada roadtrip - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/ftb-western-canada-roadtrip-world-juniors-toronto-maple-leafs-links-news-blackhawks-winter-classic/ - Published: 2019-12-10T11:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2019-12-10T11:00:00.000Z - Description: It’s too late for us to be trying to leverage Mitch’s sponsorships into a discount on his contract, isn’t it? - Author: taaeeve - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50 The great news is that this is the only time all year that we have to do this, *and* we’ve already gotten the western States roadtrip out of the way! Just repeat that to yourself all week as you fight not to fall asleep at work. It won’t make you any more awake, but it might make you feel a bit better to be reminded of the temporality of your present condition! Or you could just not watch the games I guess, but that seems pretty unrealistic to me. ### ICYMI What is the holiday roster freeze? And, more importantly, how does it affect the Leafs? --- #### Related [How the Holiday Roster Freeze affects the Leafs](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/how-the-holiday-roster-freeze-affects-the-toronto-maple-leafs-ltir-waivers-trades/) --- And, of course, ‘tis the season (for all of us to get incredibly invested in world juniors): --- #### Related [Nick Robertson going to the USA world junior camp](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nick-robertson-going-to-team-usa-world-junior-camp-wjc-roster/) --- ### From around the net Speaking of world juniors, [Raw Charge](https://www.rawcharge.com/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) took a look at whether or not previous U-18 tournament performance can be taken as a predictor of future success: --- #### Related [Can an age group’s finishes at past U-18 tournaments predict World Juniors results?](https://www.rawcharge.com/2019/12/9/20987216/can-an-age-groups-finishes-at-past-u-18-tournaments-predict-world-juniors-results-nhl-prospects?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- Maple Leafs Hot Stove has (among other things) a look at the [Toronto Maple Leafs](https://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)’ playoff odds: --- #### Related [Toronto Maple Leafs Notebook: Sizing up their playoff odds](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2019/12/09/toronto-maple-leafs-notebook-dec-9/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- The Blackhawks are potentially going to be playing in the 2021 Winter Classic. Wow. Gasp. Shock. --- #### Related [Blackhawks ‘in the mix’ to play Wild in 2021 Winter Classic, per report](https://www.secondcityhockey.com/2019/12/9/21003915/2021-winter-classic-target-field-minnesota-wild-opponents-chicago-blackhawks-avalanche-blues-jets?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- ### And that’s about it! It’s been a quiet start to the week. Please enjoy this video of the Leafs failing to stack apples. > 🍎 APPLE > 🍎 STACKING > 🍎 CHALLENGE[#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/b46LbcIqcC](https://t.co/b46LbcIqcC?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [December 9, 2019](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1204128584933265408?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)