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# [Thursday's FTB] Hockey Talk in August
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/thursdays-ftb-hockey-talk-in-august/
- Published: 2014-08-21T13:19:45.000Z
- Updated: 2014-08-21T13:19:45.000Z
- Author: Steve filler
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27

Boy there sure is a lot more to talk about than I'd have guessed for August 21st.

The NHL:

[Are things finally going right for two NHL laughingstocks?](http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2014/08/are-things-finally-going-right-for-two.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The latest from DGB.

The Stats:

[Reviewing Rob Vollman's "Hockey Abstract 2014"](http://blueseatblogs.com/2014/08/20/reviewing-rob-vollmans-hockey-abstract-2014/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
A book review of Rob Vollman's "Hockey Abstract 2014."

[Beginner's guide to surviving without Extra Skater - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2014/8/21/6051093/beginners-guide-to-surviving-without-extra-skater?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
There are still plenty of great resources for analyzing what you see in the NHL.

The Minors:

[Denver Cutthroats Opt for Dormancy for 2014-15 Season - Mile High Hockey](http://www.milehighhockey.com/2014/8/20/6049523/denver-cutthroats-opt-for-dormancy-for-2014-15-season?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Former Avs affiliate closes up shop for the season as it seeks new investors to hopefully return in 2015.

The Perds:

[Filip Forsberg's ice bucket challenge is awesome, and so is he - On the Forecheck](http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2014/8/19/6046303/filip-forsberg-ice-bucket-challenge?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Predators taking the plunge.

The Sharks:

[Torres to miss significant chunk of season, leaving bottom six a tire fire](http://www.fearthefin.com/2014/8/20/6050955/torres-to-miss-significant-chunk-of-season-bottom-six-is-really-bad?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
It's a shame that the Sharks were so hell-bent on shooting their depth in the knee.

[Sharks strip Joe Thornton of captaincy - Fear The Fin](http://www.fearthefin.com/2014/8/20/6050839/sharks-strip-joe-thornton-of-captaincy?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Problem solved!

The Rangers:

[New York Rangers Analysis: Getting to know Kevin Hayes - Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2014/8/20/6049089/kevin-hayes-new-york-rangers-analysis-boston-college?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The Rangers took a step backwards by signing a free agent who has a known affiliation with Boston College.

The Gladiators:

[Ottawa Senators sign forward Clarke MacArthur to five-year extension - The Hockey News](http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/57636-Ottawa-Senators-sign-forward-Clarke-MacArthur-to-fiveyear-extension.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
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