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# From The Branches: Pickled
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/saturdays-ftb-pickled-we-fact-checked-simmons-you-wont-believe-what-happened-next/
- Published: 2015-07-04T11:26:42.000Z
- Updated: 2015-07-04T11:26:42.000Z
- Description: We have links sandwiched between layers of puns.
- Author: Gunnar Carlsson
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:43

Happy Saturday everyone! How is everyone on this fine morning? In case you missed it, last night we put our hard-boiled detective hats on an put Steve Simmons' story through the meat grinder. Check that link and a bunch of others out below.

##### From the Front Page

[Is The Kessel Hot Dog Story Real?](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/is-the-kessel-hot-dog-story-real/)

I have a feeling Steve Simmons is going to be sauer about this one...

[Leo Komarov in traffic trouble](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/leo-komarov-in-traffic-trouble/)

[The Phil Kessel Trade Playlist](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/the-phil-kessel-trade-playlist-how-am-i-supposed-to-live-without-you/)

If you're still mourning the trade, check out this playlist, which includes PPP Approved Artist Taylor Swift. This title was given unilaterally, but I'm *absolutely sure* everyone reading this will agree with my ruling.

[Phil Kessel is Too Good for All of Us](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/phil-kessel-is-too-good-for-all-of-us-but-especially-too-good-for-that-trade/)

[Dealing With The Phil Kessel Trade](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/dealing-with-the-phil-kessel-trade/)

##### Other Leafs Links

[Katsaros: Phil Kessel Trade About Recouping Assets ](http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2015/07/03/phil-kessel-trade-about-recouping-assets/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| Maple Leafs Hotstove

##### Signings

[Sabres sign Ryan O'Reilly to a 7 year, $52.5 million contract extension ](http://www.diebytheblade.com/2015/7/3/8889361/sabres-sign-ryan-oreilly-to-a-contract-extension?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| Die By The Blade

Buffalo signs O'Reilly to a buy-out proof deal. Probably works out better for them than it did for the Leafs.

[Why The Addition Of Mike Green And Brad Richards Is Exciting And Terrifying ](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2015/7/3/8887961/why-the-addition-of-mike-green-and-brad-richards-is-exciting-and?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| Winging It In Motown

[Blue Jackets sign Brandon Saad to Six Year Extension ](http://www.jacketscannon.com/2015/7/3/8890257/blue-jackets-sign-brandon-saad-to-six-year-extension?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| The Cannon

[Andrew Desjardins signs 2-year, $1.6 million deal with Blackhawks ](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2015/7/3/8870291/andrew-desjardins-chicago-blackhawks-contract-nhl-free-agency-2015?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| Second City Hockey

[Sharks sign Joel Ward to 3-year deal. ](http://www.fearthefin.com/2015/7/3/8891751/sharks-sign-joel-ward-to-3-year-deal?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| Fear The Fin

##### Other NHL News

[Jeff Gorton Brings A New Look To An Old Regime ](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2015/7/3/8883439/jeff-gorton-brings-a-new-look-to-an-old-regime?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| Blueshirt Banter

Take a look at what could have been for the Leafs.

[T.J. Oshie: By the Numbers ](http://www.japersrink.com/2015/7/3/8887833/t-j-oshie-by-the-numbers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| Japers' Rink

[Did Dylan Larkin Turn Pro Because Of Jeff Blashill? ](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2015/7/3/8891529/did-detroit-red-wings-dylan-larkin-turn-pro-because-of-jeff-blashill?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| Winging It In Motown

[Envisioning the 2015-16 Arizona Coyotes roster ](http://www.fiveforhowling.com/2015/7/3/8881375/envisioning-the-2015-16-arizona-coyotes-roster?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| Five For Howling

[The rising stock of Alex Killorn](http://www.rawcharge.com/2015/7/3/8846607/tampa-bay-lightning-alex-killorn-profile-summary?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Raw Charge

[What does Kris Versteeg's future in Chicago look like? ](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2015/7/3/8867353/nhl-trade-rumors-kris-versteeg-future-in-chicago?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)| Second City Hockey

### Do you approve of PPP Approved Artist Taylor Swift?

| Yes          | 100 |
| ------------ | --- |
| No           | 96  |
| I don't know | 38  |