From The Branches
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From the Branches or FTB as it's known, is the daily links and chat post for Pension Plan Puppets.
Morning Links: There Are No Atheists in Foxholes
All of the links that you need to read to get you through trade deadline day.
[Tuesday's FTB] Trades, Trades, and Trades
CALGARY IS HAVING A FIRE sale. And some other things happened.
Who Needs Luongo? Who Needs Luongo Rumors?
Dreger admits that TSN is wasting everyone's time by stoking the high-profile-goalie-to-Toronto talk, which everyone who reads this blog already knows because the Leafs don't need to pay assets for a goaltender.
[Thursday's FTB] Lupul, Scrivens, Playoffs.
The Leafs are getting love from different corners of the internet, today. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Ship Has Been Righted
After a poor run put the playoffs at risk, the Leafs have righted the ship on the back of some incredible goaltending.
[Tuesday's FTB] Kulemin, Marlies, And Trades
A few links about yesterday's trades and signings, as well as a bit on the Marlies.
Goalies Suddenly Not the Scapegoats
But I thought the goalies sucked?
Here are you links:
LFR6 - Game 32
Seriously, someone at NHL.com just give this kid a job already.
Who is the Next Leafs Captain; Lupul or Kadri?
Neither. Phaneuf will outlast Lupul and Kadri will never wear the mantle.
Leeman Snaps a Stick
Let's Not Embarrass Mats! - Weekend FTB
Mats Sundin is scheduled to drop the puck tonight for tonight's game, Boston at Toronto.
Back to Business
Here there be links
You Ott'a Believe the Leafs Lost in a Shootout
Cam's trying real hard to get an NHL.com job.
Game 31 in 10
11 - Is 9 more seconds than Colton Orr played.
It's Time for Grabovski to Center Kessel and
[Thursday's FTB] Kadri, Gardiner, Leafs Win
OK, so it was only the lowly Tampa Bay Lightning, but a win is a win, and it was great to see some of Toronto's younger lights playing well. The links are of a more cheery nature, today.
This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
Folks, today I bring you something special. I have for you what very well may be the worst Leafs article of 2013. And I just don't mean thus far, because I don't see this being topped. I give you:
Net Gains: Does Toronto Need to Trade
[Tuesday's FTB] The Leafs' PK, Line Switching, And More
I've got to warn you - this is not a cheery bunch of links. This losing streak has folks in a grim state of mind.
Everything's Worth More in a Shortened Season
The Leafs are struggling and the short season magnifies their problems.
You again?
The Leafs play the Jets again tonight - this time with Lupul and without Steckel.
Morning Links: Leafs Lose Again, Re-Alignment, And Crosby Is Pretty Good
Your daily dose of links about the Leafs, Sidney Crosby, and NHL Re-Alignment to help you through your morning.
[Thursday's FTB] Links On Carlyle, Gardiner, Grabovski, And Kulemin
A smattering of links from all over the league. Please enjoy responsibly.
Plus ça Change, Plus c'est la Même Chose
In the Randy Carlyle Coaching Myths Part 2 post, I looked at how nothing has really changed with Carlyle at the helm compared to last season. Now that we're a few more games along, I figure it'd good to quickly revisit this premise.
Start of last
Morning Links: Chris Neil Boarded Then Knees, Kaspars Daugavins' Shootout Attempt, and Mikhail Grabovski Rules
Your daily dose of morning links including of videos of both dirty hits that Chris Neil was involved in, a throwback shootout attempt, and a defence of Mikhail Grabovski.
Whoa, Oh. Living on a Prayer!
Linkage
Wanna Start the Day Off Wrong?
Listen to Carlyle's post-game presser.
Could Major Changes Loom for the Flyers?
So about that Danny Briere......
Maple Leafs Thoughts
This guy reads PPP.
LFR6 Game 26 - Crosby Caputs Comback
Alliteration is our shtick Dangle.
The Most Important Maple Leaf
Water Is Wet
Here are your links.
Game 25 in 10
11 - Isn't there a more boring matchup to watch than Leafs-Bruins?
Bruin'd. Boston Beasts Toronto 4-2.
Yep.
Maple Leafs Scoring Chances Thru 24 Games
There's Kadri and then "tight systems".
Leafs Mid-
Morning Links: Leafs Win, Oilers Stink, Flyers Are Dumb, And Life Is Good
Your daily does of hockey links to help you get through the day.
Morning Links: Brown Traded, Leafs Still Winning
If you haven't bought your Nazem Kadri jersey yet, you're doing this fan thing wrong.
League Catches Leafs in Games Played
Except for the Bruins and Kings for some reason.
Here there be links.
Consistency at Both Ends Breeds Success for the Maple Leafs
Yeah, that's how team's tend to win.
How the Maple Leafs' (and Carlyles) Experiment Year Can End Well
Gotta love a "