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# A Position of Strength
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-news-august-29/
- Published: 2011-08-29T10:01:04.000Z
- Updated: 2011-08-29T10:01:04.000Z
- Author: Julian Sanchez
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27

Brian Burke has spent his time focused on rebuilding, restocking, and retooling the Leafs' prospect system and on making better use of the clubs' financial muscle among other things. The Franson trade is a good example of the latter and the hiring of Francois Allaire has been a mingling of both. Here's what [Chemmy had to say](http://theleafsnation.com/2011/8/28/torontos-goaltending-prospects?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) about the results:

> One of the bright spots in Toronto's organizational depth is likely their goaltending. Between [James Reimer](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54304/james-reimer?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), Jussi Rynnas, [Ben Scrivens](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111745/ben-scrivens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and maybe [Jonas Gustavsson](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/72169/jonas-gustavsson?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 2.0 the Leafs were probably right in their decision to not sign a stopgap goaltender to a long deal this offseason. 

More links after the jump.

[What If Matthew Lombardi Is Healthy? | The LeafsNation](http://theleafsnation.com/2011/8/28/what-if-matthew-lombardi-is-healthy?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Jonathan Willis looks at what role a healthy Lombardi could play based on his historical production and ice-time.

[Apparently, Lady Gaga went to MTV VMAs as Roberto Luongo - Puck Daddy](http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck%5Fdaddy/post/Apparently-Lady-Gaga-went-to-MTV-VMAs-as-Robert?urn=nhl-wp11296&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Whoa.

[Who was the last real Maple Leaf superstar? - Vintage Leafs Memories](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.com/2011/08/who-was-last-real-maple-leaf-superstar.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Michael wonders who will be the next Leafs superstar.

[SB Nation iPhone App Is Live! - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/sb-nation-iphone-app-is-live/)  
If you haven't downloaded it, get it. If you have, rate it. If you have suggestions, e-mail support@sbnation.com.

[Playing the Pessimist: Total Eclipse of the Chart - NHLCheapShot](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2011/8/27/2387740/playing-the-pessimist-total-eclipse-of-the-chart)  
In case you missed it, you should read this FanPost.

[Maple Leafs Prospect Rankings - Hockey's Future](http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/13222/nazem%5Fkadri%5Fcontinues%5Freign%5Fas%5Ftoronto%5Fmaple%5Fleafs%5Ftop%5Fprospect/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
There are a few surprises in the rankings but nothing totally out of the blue.

[Five Questions that the Preseason Will Answer | Leafs Nation Online](http://leafsnationonline.com/2011/08/27/five-questions-that-the-preseason-will-answer/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Hopesmoke is looking for answers in the preseason. I just hope we don't end up with more questions.

[Training Camp Battles: First Line RW - Editor In Leaf](http://editorinleaf.com/2011/08/28/training-camp-battles-first-line-rw/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
It's a no-brainer but enjoy the video of all 32 of [Phil Kessel](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54905/phil-kessel?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)'s goals last year.

[Leafs hope signings, young talent equal playoffs - NHL.com](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/)  
Dave Lozo previews the Leafs for NHL.com

[Interview with former Flyer Dave Poulin " Center Ice Hockey Magazine Philly](http://centericephilly.com/interview-with-former-flyer-dave-poulin?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
I wish they would have asked Poulin what he could have possibly seen in [Brett Lebda](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55731/brett-lebda?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).

[Eight-star United destroy Gunners - Football365](http://www.football365.com/news/21554/7135528/Brutal-United-Rip-Shameful-Arsenal-Apart?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Good Lord Arsenal looked awful. Best comment: I'd eight two be a Gunners fan today.