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# [Thursdays' FTB] A Pinch Of This, A Dash Of That
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/thursdays-ftb-a-pinch-of-this-a-dash-of-that/
- Published: 2013-05-23T10:00:06.000Z
- Updated: 2013-05-23T10:00:06.000Z
- Description: We've got links on a variety of topics, today.
- Author: J.P. Nikota
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:43

[Pens Rout Sens 7-3](http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/game/1323625/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
This recap from CBC via the AP.

[The Canucks are giving head coach Alain Vigneault his walking papers](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/05/22/the-canucks-are-giving-head-coach-alain-vigneault-his-walking-papers/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Wonder if ol' Nonis is going to kick the tires on Vigneault.

[Backhand Shelf Podcast](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/05/22/backhand-shelf-podcast-paille-and-the-bruins-4th-line-quick-whistles-and-accidental-hits/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The latest instalment.

[Flyers’ forward Jakub Voracek is fine after a car accident, but his Ferrari is most certainly not](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/05/22/jakub-voracek-is-fine-after-a-car-accident-but-his-ferrari-is-most-certainly-not/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Pretty incredible, judging by the photo. Story from Justin Bourne.

[How You Play the Game](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/05/22/how-you-play-the-game/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Ellen Etchingham on luck, and why we keep coming back anyway.

[2013 Calder Cup: What went wrong in Marlies third-period collapse to Griffins](http://kylethereporter.com/2013/05/22/2013-calder-cup-what-went-wrong-in-marlies-third-period-collapse-to-griffins/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
3rd period collapse in a game 7? The Marlies and Leafs really are keeping their coaching strategies consistent. From Kyle Cicerella.

[Kings' assistant Bill Ranford cites Corsi to TSN's Ryan Rishaug](http://nhlnumbers.com/2013/5/21/kings-assistant-bill-ranford-cites-corsi-to-tsns-ryan-rishaug?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Corsi numbers, by the way, were originally invented to measure how much work goaltenders do, but I guess it's still cool to hear. Cam Charron points this out at NHL Numbers.

[Likely top pick Seth Jones projects as complete package](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/)  
Awkward title, but I figured I'd link the article anyway. From Mike G. Morreale at NHL.com.

[Pavel Datsyuk’s Top 10 goals will melt your brain with their awesomeness](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/pavel-datsyuk-top-10-goals-melt-brain-awesomeness-211812235.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
I'm sure you've all seen these clips, but they don't really get old, anyway. From Wyshynski.

[Open Thread: Angling for young forwards](http://theleafsnation.com/2013/5/22/open-thread-angling-for-young-forwards?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Cam Charron resurrects an old Burke metaphor with an eye on a trade.

[My Year as a Florida Panthers Season Ticket Holder](http://www.cavemag.com/my-year-as-a-florida-panthers-season-ticket-holder/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"Well hell, I can't afford it in Vancouver, so I bought season tickets for the Florida Panthers. Despite my geographic location, it made total sense."

[Leafs fan loses bet to Bruins fan, wears his shame on sandwich board (Photos)](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/leafs-fan-loses-bet-bruins-fan-wears-shame-145220236.html?utm%5Fsource=twitterfeed&utm%5Fmedium=twitter)  
What a shock, a Bruins fan used presumed homosexuality as an insult.

[Who Will Win in the Battle Between Ottawa's Hopes and Dreams and Reality? (Spoiler: Reality.)](http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/%5F/id/62269/who-will-win-in-the-battle-between-ottawas-hopes-and-dreams-and-reality-spoiler-reality?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The Sens-Pens broken down