From The Branches
Total 5617 Posts
From the Branches or FTB as it's known, is the daily links and chat post for Pension Plan Puppets.
From the Branches: Team Sweden needs some help
The latest news in the saga of the 2021 World Juniors involves Sweden’s coaching staff.
FTB: Nick Robertson appears to be Alberta-bound
It looks more and more like Robertson will be playing hockey soon, but not with the Leafs.
Weekend FTB: Vancouver Canucks anthem singer fired for anti-maskism
Plus, some more not-really-news about negotiations between the NHL and PA
From the Branches: Braving the great outdoors
Will some NHL teams be playing their home games outside this season?
FTB: On the NHL and the stages of brinkmanship
They have reached the “veiled threats” stage, soon we’ll get to “drop-dead dates.”
From the Branches: Rodion Amirov is doing his best
It’s good to draft prospects with a sense of humor.
FTB: Maple Leafs prospects are making news
With the NHL still figuring out when to start its season, prospects overseas have taken the spotlight.
Thursday FTB: How hockey can be more like other sports
Be more like basketball? Pfft, get on our level.
FTB: Should the Leafs sign Frederik Gauthier?
For the Marlies. Let me be clear, not for the Leafs.
FTB: Connor McDavid could learn a thing or two from Auston Matthews
All he needs to do is ask.
Monday’s FTB: Rodion Amirov. That’s it. That’s the post.
Let’s fast forward to when 27 - er - 72? is in a Leafs uniform
From the Branches: Negative positives
More junior and college hockey games are being canceled because of positive covid-19 tests.
Saturday FTB: NHL’s return to play plan to include mutant turtles?
A tragic accident with Braden Holtby’s pets in Toronto gave Gary Bettman an idea
Friday's FTB: Games are being cancelled to no one’s surprise
Also: Joe Thornton is in Switzerland?
FTB: Show me the money!
NHL Players want some assurances on pay that the NHL isn’t going to give them.
Wednesday FTB: Planning for the next season continues
We got some small updates again, but next season’s start remains unclear
FTB: Should the Raptors play in an all-Canadian division?
First Tampa came for the Leafs colours, now they are coming for our basketball team!
Monday’s FTB: The Maple Leafs retro jerseys show they didn’t have much choice
And don’t even get me started on the Tampa Bay Lightning jersey.....
From the Branches: Dead zone
Hockey is uncertain, but jersey redesigns are forever.
Saturday FTB: Thinking about a good, young, home-grown defense core
What strange new world may the Leafs be living in come 4 years time?