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# Hangin' On
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-news-hangin-on/
- Published: 2012-02-16T12:00:45.000Z
- Updated: 2012-02-16T12:00:45.000Z
- Author: J.P. Nikota
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15

OK, so last night's win was ugly, but it was a *win*. The Leafs snapped a four-game losing streak, and [maintained a 3-point lead](http://www.nhl.com/ice/standings.htm?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) over the [Washington Capitals](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/washington-capitals?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). Here's hoping the Leafs figure out their defensive zone coverage in time for their next game against the [Canucks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/vancouver-canucks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).  
  
In other news, there's still plenty of [Rick Nash](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54947/rick-nash?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [chatter to go around](http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/%5F/id/14648/trade-deadline-nash-smyth-ruutu-news?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), with the Leafs believed to be on Nash's "OK-I'll-accept-a-trade-there" list. Of course, most Leafs fans don't seem to want him. Asking price, cap hit, a lack of prospect depth, or even how well he'd fit into the lineup are all good reasons.

More playoff bubble talk, trade talk, and a few tidbits from around the league after the jump.

**Leafs Links:**

[Joe Colborne Interview](http://theleafsnation.com/2012/2/15/joe-colborne-interview?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
From Andrey Osadchenko at The Leafs Nation.

[Luke Schenn's Underlying Numbers](http://www.coppernblue.com/2012/2/15/2685257/luke-schenns-underlying-numbers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Sigh. From the Copper & Blue.

[How many true "top-six" forwards to the Leafs really have?](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-many-true-top-six-forwards-to-leafs.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Michael Langlois asks the question.

[Toronto Marlies: This and That for February 16th](http://kylethereporter.com/2012/02/16/this-and-that-for-february-16th/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com#more-1993)  
The latest from Kyle The Reporter.

[Maple Leafs 'Special' teams since the NHL lockout: Penalty Kill](http://thesilverfoxtoronto.blogspot.com/2012/02/maple-leafs-special-teams-since-nhl.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Ew. From the Silver Fox.

[The Leafs in the Playoff Bubble](http://bluechipprospects.blogspot.com/2012/02/leafs-in-playoff-bubble.html?utm%5Fsource=feedburner&utm%5Fmedium=feed&utm%5Fcampaign=Feed%3A+BlueChipProspects+%28Blue+Chip+Prospects%29&utm%5Fcontent=Google+Reader)  
From Darren K at Blue Chip Prospects.

[Game In 10: Game 58, Leafs at Oilers](http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2012/02/16/game-in-10-game-58-leafs-at-oilers/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
From Mislav Jantoljak at MLHS.

**Other Hockey Links:**

[Backhand Shelf Podcast](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2012/02/15/backhand-shelf-podcast-in-which-pizzo-pays-his-debt-to-bourne-by-referring-to-him-as-king-gamblor/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Decent sports radio.

[Did Brad Marchand get down with his bad self again on clipping penalty?](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/did-brad-marchand-down-bad-self-again-clipping-030951961.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
It's Brad Marchand. From Greg Wyshynski.

[Where will Rick Nash land?](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/where-will-rick-nash-land/article2340042/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2340042)  
NICK RASH! From David Shoalts.

[The ‘Gomez Problem’ highlights the Habs’ fatal flaw](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/canadiens/the-gomez-problem-highlights-the-habs-fatal-flaw/article2338918/?utm%5Fmedium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm%5Fsource=Hockey&utm%5Fcontent=2338918)  
They suck. From Sean Gordon.

[The Whiteboard: Positional play after a lost draw at center ice](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2012/02/15/the-whiteboard-positional-play-after-a-lost-draw-at-center-ice/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
More X's and O's from Justin Bourne. No, not hugs and kisses.