> ## 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. # [NYE FTB] It Was 1-4 - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nye-ftb-it-was-1-4/ - Published: 2014-12-31T15:00:04.000Z - Updated: 2014-12-31T15:00:04.000Z - Description: Pour the champagne and reflect on a year of the Leafs - Author: Phyllis Kessel - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15 As I rolled off the couch to put in some moderate effort for this FTB, I realized that I have the honour of writing the New Year's Eve FTB. The last Pension Plan Puppets FTB of 2014\. The one that reflects on an entire year of Leafs. I felt unprepared. There are many parts of this year that I do my best to forget-and thinking about 2014 is sure to dredge up some memories that are best left behind. I poured some wine. You may want to do the same, since reflecting on this year as a Leafs fan is easier that way. If I had to describe the year of 2014 as a Leafs fan, I would say it was like a vomit-inducing rollercoaster that I know I waited in line for, but at many points I really wasn't sure why. I mean, there were definitely good times. There was the Winter Classic, which was one of the best experiences of my life despite the fact that I couldn't feel my feet for most of it. I'll never forget the gold medal women's hockey game, or ordering a beer at 7 a.m. in Toronto (thank you to Toronto City Council for changing laws for the day!) to watch the Canadian men win gold a few days later. There was an extensive naive period where I believed that any day now, the Leafs would announce that Randy Carlyle had been fired. Those were the good times. There were also bad times. As in, wondering ["is this the worst it's ever been?" ](http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2014/05/maple-leafs-burke-nonis-carlyle-wilson.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)bad. What were your highlights? Your lowlights? Your favourite stories of 2014? Have a wonderful and safe New Year's Eve, PPP. I have enjoyed my brief time with you all this year, and I look forward to a wonderful 2015\. My New Year's resolution is to post more Phil Kessel gifs. Booze-fueled, incoherent, rage-filled ramblings are more than welcome in the comments. [Maple Leafs talk healthy eating and "junk food" --Toronto Star](http://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2014/12/28/maple%5Fleafs%5Ftalk%5Fhealthy%5Feating%5Fand%5Ffavourite%5Fjunk%5Ffood.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Apparently Naz considers himself to be "more of a fruit guy than vegetable." [#MyColumn, December 30th--Bobby Cappuccino](http://theleafsnation.com/2014/12/30/mycolumn-december-30?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Bobby reveals that it's actually his fault that the Leafs aren't doing so hot. Maybe your resolution for this year should be to keep up with #MyColumn more regularly? [Snizzbone is making heads turn at the WFJC--National Post](http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/12/29/toronto-maple-leafs-prospect-william-nylander-may-excite-fans-but-it-could-be-a-while-before-hes-in-blue-and-white/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I've been loving the "Go Leafs Go" chants for Nylander at the ACC. [Canada trying to downplay hype surrounding match-up against USA --National Post](http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/12/30/canada-trying-to-downplay-hype-surrounding-match-up-against-the-usa-at-world-juniors-2015/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Good luck. I would also like to shamelessly use this as a platform to say that I think that [Jack Eichel has terrible taste in footwear](https://twitter.com/THNKenCampbell/status/549724796419080192?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). [No bitterness for fired Peter DeBoer--ESPN](http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/12097409/nhl-peter-deboer-reflects-firing-new-jersey-devils?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) His first interview since getting the axe from the Devils. [Jamie Benn gives stick to fan, then tweets that he wants it back--Defending Big D](http://www.defendingbigd.com/2014/12/30/7468053/jamie-benn-gives-stick-to-dallas-stars-fan-then-tweets-he-needs-it?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I would have tried to get a date with him in exchange for the hockey stick, too. \*All of the credit for the headline goes to [@mforbes37](https://twitter.com/mforbes37?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). I am indebted to your genius.