> ## 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. # Summertime is here - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/summertime-is-here/ - Published: 2010-05-17T10:01:22.000Z - Updated: 2010-05-17T10:01:22.000Z - Author: VoxMediaUser136168 - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:43 Summer has finally arrived in Vancouver. I wore shorts for the first time this weekend, and when I was wearing long pants, I had a tank top on. It was glorious. So I started thinking about a few things I'm looking forward to, Leafs-wise, this summer. Here's my top 3... what have you got? **1\. The news conference where [Dion Phaneuf](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54651/Dion%5FPhaneuf?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) is named Captain.** We all know it's happening. We all know how Burke loves the media spotlight. I expect Phaneuf will be coached for this event, and can't wait to hear how much he loves wearing the blue and white. I am wondering if he will have a similar goofy grin to Kessel's when he signed with the Leafs last year. We'll see. Either way, the Leafs will be starting a new era with a new captain. I hope he can live up to it. **2\. The Draft** Sure, we have virtually no draft picks, at least none at the top of the draft where they matter (shhh don't tell the [Red Wings](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/DET?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) that late round draft picks don't matter). But I don't expect that to be the case once the draft actually gets here. We'll get something, at least in the second round... and it may involve Kaberle moving on to a new team for the first time in his career. **3\. July 1** Having free agency on a stat holiday is brilliance. Last year, I was able to go out and enjoy a hike because TSN's texting feature allowed me to not miss a single significant signing. It is also great to wake up on the west coast to a bevvy of players finding new homes. It's also exciting to follow on twitter, which will be bigger than ever this year. I don't expect a big splash from the Leafs here, but it'll be fun nonetheless. Links after the jump. - [The Pros and Pros of Wayne Primeau](http://maplestirup.com/?p=390&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) maple-stirup takes a look why the Leafs should re-sign Primeau. - [The Case for Boarding the Hawks Bandwagon ](http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2010/05/16/the-case-for-boarding-the-hawks-bandwagon/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) MLHS supports Chemmy's position of cheering for Hawks. I just can't do it. - [Russ Courtnall at the '06 Juno Cup](http://vintageleafs.blogspot.com/2010/05/russ-courtnall-at-06-juno-cup.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Vintage Leafs has a new set of photos, starting with this one of Courtnall. - [Brian Burke and AHL Advanced Stats](http://vhockey.blogspot.com/2010/05/brian-burke-and-ahl-advanced-stats.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) An [Oilers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/EDM?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Blog - Irreverant Oilers Fans - has found some pretty interesting information about Brian Burke's teams. - [Kulemin contributing at the Worlds; Gustavsson makes a statement; NHL playoff notebook](http://vintageleafmemories.blogspot.com/2010/05/kulemin-contributing-at-worlds.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Vintage Leaf Memories tells us what Kulemin and the Monster have been doing at the WHC, and gives us a few points about the playoffs. - [Sharks' top line stymied by a bevy of Blackhawks](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/) I hate that I have to cheer for the Magnificent Disappearing Trio. - [Leighton blanks Habs while Flyers shell Halak, Price in East final opener](http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/33638-Leighton-blanks-Habs-while-Flyers-shell-Halak-Price-in-East-final-opener.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I feel dirty, but I watched the third period of this game and cheered. Then, I showered. - [Toronto Guys Help Habs Stanley Cup Run](http://national-hockey-league-nhl.suite101.com/article.cfm/toronto-guys-help-habs-stanley-cup-run?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Toronto bred hockey players leading Montreals charge to the Stanley Cup in 2010\. I say we start a traitor list.