> ## 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: Maple Leafs face the Flyers on Eric Lindros’ number retirement night - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-face-philadelphia-flyers-eric-lindros-number-retirement-nhl-88/ - Published: 2018-01-18T11:00:01.000Z - Updated: 2018-01-18T11:00:01.000Z - Description: The number 88 is going to the rafters. - Author: Species - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01 The Maple Leafs are in Philadelphia tonight. In honour of their presence the Flyers will retire the number 88, notable for its use by Leafs legend Eric Lindros. I have heard rumours a digital hologram of Kate Smith will sing “Maple Leaf Forever”! It’s about time he got recognized for his contribution to the blue and white. [Dominic Moore in an endless tryout for Maple Leafs - Sportsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/dominic-moore-endless-tryout-maple-leafs/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "Every game is a tryout." #### ICYMI [Women’s Hockey Wednesday: Jessica Platt has something to say - nafio](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/womens-ice-hockey-wednesday-jessica-platt-cwhl-transgender-u18-world-championships-nwhl-team-usa/) Plus U18 wrap-up, NWHL vs USA and plenty of CWHL news [The NHL Flips Off Its Fans Again - Fulemin](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/the-nhl-flips-off-its-fans-again/) He’s real tired of this. And so are we all. [Capitals have their outfit picked out for the fake pond game vs the Leafs - Katya](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/washington-capitals-have-their-outfit-picked-out-for-the-fake-pond-game-vs-the-toronto-maple-leafs/) One special jersey for the final outdoor game of the season has been revealed. #### Other News Last night was the 60th anniversary of Willie O’Ree’s first NHL game. The Bruins honoured him well. > First period recap [pic.twitter.com/DngDj86PIh](https://t.co/DngDj86PIh?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) [January 18, 2018](https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn/status/953800747724017664?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Bowman says he thinks Crawford has post-concussion syndrome - Second City Hockey](https://www.secondcityhockey.com/2018/1/17/16903894/corey-crawford-injury-post-concussion-syndrome-chicago-blackhawks-2018?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Corey Crawford saga takes another turn. [Acquisition of top draft picks essential to Rangers’ contention - Blueshirt Banter](https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2018/1/17/16878030/acquisition-of-top-draft-picks-are-essential-to-a-new-era-of-rangers-contention?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "The Rangers are ready to re-stock. Now comes the next question: How far will they go? My sense is they are honest about who they are. They’re not interested in the "dreaded middle." [A statistical breakdown of Couturier’s breakout season - Broad Street Hockey](https://www.broadstreethockey.com/2018/1/17/16873228/sean-couturiers-breakout-season-career-analysis?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Sea Couturier is having an all-star season. [Death by a 1000 Chia’s, Part II - The Copper & Blue](https://www.coppernblue.com/2018/1/17/16903008/death-by-a-1000-chias-part-ii-fire-peter-chiarelli-edmonton-oilers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "The only way Chia’s plan was going to work was if everyone simply got better. This doesn’t happen in the NHL." [How can the Hurricanes replace Sebastian Aho? - Canes Country](https://www.canescountry.com/2018/1/17/16895874/how-to-replace-sebastian-aho-carolina-hurricanes-saarela-zykov-trade-hoffman-rieder-vanek-grabner?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \[Species: by trading for the other Sebastian Aho!\] [Some NHL teams hide injury information, but it might be hurting players - The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/some-nhl-teams-hide-injury-information-but-it-might-be-hurting-players/2018/01/17/373a98f0-fb07-11e7-ad8c-ecbb62019393%5Fstory.html?utm%5Fterm=.299a2e791e5d&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) “Hiding the injury is also confusing to their audience, which includes youth hockey players and parents. Every properly managed concussion in a professional game is an educational opportunity, and by hiding the diagnosis, the NHL is promoting confusion around concussion signs in NHL players.” [The Sabres’ high price for Kane may be asking too much - SBNation](https://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2018/1/17/16900852/evander-kane-trade-rumors-buffalo-sabres-jason-botterill?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Sabres’ high-risk, high-reward ask for Evandern Kane is likely too lofty for the NHL market. [Rene Rancourt to retire at the end of the season - Stanley Cup of Chowder](https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2018/1/17/16902716/rene-rancourt-retire-at-the-end-of-the-season-boston-bruins-nhl-anthem-singer?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \[Species: /fist pump\] I hope you all enjoyed this FTB. Brigstew and dozens of hard working staff at PPP Dark Matter Production and Kitten Ranching Spółka Akcyjnaworked very hard on it. Several survived.