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.
Tuesday FTB: The dog days of September
September is here but hockey isn’t, someone sign an RFA already!
FTB: The Labourious few weeks before NHL hockey
Summer is unoficially ending today, and the signs of hockey season are popping up all over this week.
Labour Day Weekend FTB: September means hockey!
I don’t know about anyone else, but this off-season seemed like it must have set a record for the longest off-season ever. Longer even than any full season lockout. Even earlier this week, it seemed like we were still a long way from seeing any hockey again.
Well, suddenly
Friday’s FTB: Inching closer to Mitch Marner’s “debut” with the Zurich Lions
It’s only a matter of time
FTB: Celebrate the end of summer and the top three Maple Leafs under 25
Our annual Top 25 Under 25 list comes to a close today.
Wednesday’s FTB: Mike Babcock’s new toys
Babs needs new favourites. Who are in the running?
Tuesday FTB: Let’s talk about what elite young talent is worth
I got bored and did a thing while browsing Cap Friendly.
Monday’s FTB: It’s almost time for things to happen again!
The final week of August begins and with it brings signs of hope.
Weekend FTB: Let’s make hockey a better sport
There’s nothing else to do right now.
FTB: What is even happening in these photos
It’s not only in the past when Maple Leafs players were in weird photoshoots.
Thursdays FTB: Writing Mitch Marner in the headline makes people click your link
I have no idea what to write about anymore.
Wednesday FTB: Mitch Marner to train and maybe play in Europe
Late in the afternoon on Tuesday, news broke that Mitch Marner’s camp was exploring making a deal with Zurich in the Swiss league to train, and maybe practice or even play for the ZSC Lions.
Reports are accurate the Marner camp has had discussions with Zurich. Wouldn’t be
FTB: The lazy dog days of late summer
The off-season is rapidly coming to a close for the Maple Leafs, but there’s still time for some dogs.
Monday’s FTB: So, how does NHL 20 look?
I finally got to ask why single player has suffered since NHL 16.
Weekend FTB: What could Team North America look like in the 2021 World Cup?
With news that a mid-season World Cup in 2021 might be part of the next CBA, let’s do some rosterbation!
Fridays FTB: William Nylander has surfaced
As we get closer to training camp the players are coming out of their summer burrows.
FTB: NHL pre-season begins one month from today
The Maple Leafs first pre-season game is coming up fast.
Wednesday’s FTB: What would you do if Mitch Marner signs for less than $10 million?
And William Nylander is the Best Man!
Tuesday’s FTB: Baby Kaskisuo is the most adorable goalie
Now this is quality summer content!
FTB: They rank the top wingers; I rank the top wings
Chicken wing and hockey player rankings; two things everyone loves in the summer.
Friday FTB: Rumour has it Marner is now asking for a 2 year contract
The rumour comes from an unnamed blogger named me.
FTB: What is Mitch Marner’s favourite sandwich?
I don’t care what it is. Just sign already.
Wednesday’s FTB: Time for a new ranking
It’s August. There’s no hockey worth talking about.
FTB: The back half of summer is here for the Maple Leafs
It’s August and the players are having some fun.