> ## 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. # Have The Leafs Rediscovered Their Much Needed Agitator? - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/have-the-leafs-rediscovered-their-much-needed-agitator/ - Published: 2010-12-08T12:00:56.000Z - Updated: 2010-12-08T12:00:56.000Z - Author: Colin Odneal - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27 Say what you will about intangibles, but the past two games since Armstrong's return have shown some true grit and determination from the Leafs; led by [Colby Armstrong](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55445/colby-armstrong?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). Since Tucker and Domi left, the Leafs have been without a skilled shit disturber that the people love dearly. But since his return, Colby Armstrong seems to be channeling those Leafs greats of old. VLM agrees. [Maybe Colby Armstrong Is What We've Been Looking For - Vintage Leaf Memories](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.com/2010/12/maybe-colby-armstrong-is-what-we-have.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Over the past fifteen months, on occasion I’ve written about certain old-time Maple Leafs that I wish were on this Leaf team. Or someone like them, at least. > > I’m thinking in terms of **[Bert Olmstead](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.com/2009/12/vintage-leafs-top-ten-maple-leafs-1959.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)** from the early 1960s, **[Brian Spencer](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.com/2009/10/brian-spencer-unforgettable-leaf.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)** from the very early 1970s and **[Scott Garland](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.com/2009/12/scott-garland-remembering-rugged-leaf.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)** from the mid-later ‘70s (click on their names to read my stories about them). They were all different players, of course, but the bottom line was, there was precious little smooth or fancy about them. They mostly brought attitude, sandpaper and grit. Of the three I mentioned, Olmstead was the most skilled (he played, in his 'hey day', alongside stars like Rocket Richard and Jean Beliveau in Montreal) but he had an egg beater style, and was hard to play against. > > Each of Olmstead, Spencer and Garland had another thing in common: they were agitators. With two come from behind wins, it's hard to argue against Armstrong having a positive impact on the team. More links after the jump [Points Percentage Based Standing](http://theleafsnation.com/2010/12/7/points-percentage-based-standings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Over at Leafs Nation, Chemmy normalizes the standings. We're still 12th. [Scoring Chances for the Washington Game](http://theleafsnation.com/2010/12/7/game-26-toronto-washington-dec-610-5-4-sow?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Slava Duris does the dirty work so you don't have to. [Blue and White Christmas: Part 1](http://wwold.blogspot.com/2010/12/blue-and-white-christmas-part-one.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Loser domi brings you the first installment in this Leafs' holiday tale [Giguere Set to Return From Groin Injury](http://www.640toronto.com/Blogs/EatSleepLeafs/BlogEntry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10171046&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Fine, then hurt, then fine, then hurt again, and not fine again. [Because of this, Mirtle examines Giggy's injury history](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/leafs-beat/a-closer-look-at-gigueres-injury-history/article1828249/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [A Letter From the Fans](http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com/2010/12/letter-from-fans.html?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed%3A+BlueChipProspects+%28Blue+Chip+Prospects%29&utm%5Fcontent=Google+Reader) BCP writes a heartfelt letter to Grabbo [Leafs Look to Keep Crosby in Check](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/leafs-beat/leafs-look-to-keep-crosby-in-check/article1829124/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Mirtle with a look into how the Leafs can leave Pittsburgh as winners [ESPN With Their First Quarter Grades](http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=5892256&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Leafs receive a D; need parents to sign report card [It's Time for CBC to Fire Don Cherry](http://leafshq.com/2010/12/07/it%E2%80%99s-time-for-cbc-to-fire-don-cherry/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) LeafsHQ is not a fan of the coach [This Week In the Marlies](http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2010/12/07/17-marlies-this-week/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) MLHS with a look in at the Junior Buds [Maple Leafs Prospect Heads Norway's WJC Roster](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/) [Sondre Olden](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111740/sondre-olden?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) hopes to bring rare success to Norway [A Hockey Fan's Guide to Modern TV Technology](http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2010/12/hockey-fans-guide-to-modern-tv.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) DGB brings the funny....IN 3-D!!!!!!!!!! [Is it just me, or does Tim Horton look a lot like Kevin Bacon?](http://vintageleafs.blogspot.com/2010/12/hortons-strong-stride.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Vintage Leafs with this and much more photo goodness [![Facebook_16](http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o282/buddhafisch/facebook-buttonSMALL.jpg)](http://www.facebook.com/pages/PensionPlanPuppetsSBN) [![Twitter_16](http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o282/buddhafisch/twitter-buttonSMALL.jpg)](http://twitter.com/mlse?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)