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# [Thursday's FTB]: Start spreading the news
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/thursdays-ftb-start-spreading-the-news/
- Published: 2015-05-14T09:41:31.000Z
- Updated: 2015-05-14T09:41:31.000Z
- Description: Ovechkin's on a plane to the IIHF, and Tampa's on a plane to NYC.
- Author: Achariya
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27

Terry Jones @sunterryjones: Swedish media reporting that Alex Ovechkin is heading here in Prague to play for Russia on the weekend if they make it to the medal round.

#### Leafs News:

[2015 NHL Draft: A diamond in the rough, Mathew Barzal profile](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2015-nhl-draft-a-diamond-in-the-rough-mathew-barzal-scouting-report/) | PPP

[Tyler Bozak: Should He Stay or Should He Go?](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2015/5/11/8589285/tyler-bozak-should-he-stay-or-should-he-go) | PPP

[Player development staff now on deck](http://mapleleafs.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=767534&navid=DL%7CTOR%7Chome&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Maple Leafs

[Why Phil Kessel should be Montreal’s top trade target](http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/why-phil-kessel-should-be-montreals-top-trade-target/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | THN

[Which NHL coaching vacancies are the most attractive?](http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/columnist/allen/2015/05/13/nhl-coaching-vacancies-mike-babcock-todd-mclellan/27258983/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | USA Today

#### Other News:

[Why MLSE's handling of FHRITP fell flat](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/why-mlses-handling-of-fhritp-fell-flat/) | PPP

[Disrespectful TFC fans banned by MLSE for FHRITP incident](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2015/5/13/8602229/disrespectful-tfc-fans-banned-by-mlse-for-fhritp-incident) | PPP

[The AHL Needs To Make Changes](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2015/5/13/8599035/the-ahl-needs-to-make-changes?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | WIIM

[The Marlies and AHL Realignment](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/the-marlies-and-ahl-realignment/) | PPP

[Friedman: Todd McLellan To Coach Oilers After Worlds](http://www.coppernblue.com/2015/5/13/8603915/friedman-todd-mclellan-to-coach-oilers-after-worlds?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Copper N Blue

#### Playoffs:

Trot out all the used-up "Captains traded LOL" headlines, because:

[Stepan up: Rangers best Caps in overtime of Game 7](http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/13/stepan-up-rangers-best-caps-in-overtime-of-game-7/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Pro HockeyTalk

[... And Then There Was Golf](http://www.japersrink.com/2015/5/13/8604115/and-then-there-was-golf?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Japers Rink

[Ovechkin believes Washington deserved better](http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/14/ovechkin-believes-washington-deserved-better/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Pro Hockey Talk

Sad Ovechkin breaks my heart though.

[Derek Stepan Sends the Rangers Back to the Conference Final](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2015/5/13/8604229/rangers-vs-capitals-derek-stepan-sends-the-rangers-back-to-the?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Blueshirt Banter

[Habs Breakfast: Did the Canadiens lose to a better team?](http://www.tsn.ca/radio/montreal-690/habs-breakfast-did-the-canadiens-lose-to-a-better-team-1.281965?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | TSN Radio

[Gallagher: Prust affair shows NHL officials need to be held to a higher standard](http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Gallagher+Prust+affair+shows+officials+need+held+higher+standard/11053316/story.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | The Province

Integrity of the game is at stake of referees can turn into a band of vigilantes bent on exacting justice for an offended member of their ranks.(Lol. - A )

[Look Out, the Lightning Are Playing Up to Their Potential](http://grantland.com/the-triangle/look-out-the-lightning-are-playing-up-to-their-potential/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Grantland

[Podcast: It's Real Now](http://www.anaheimcalling.com/2015/5/12/8590471/podcast-its-real-now-ducks-blackhawks-flames?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | Anaheim Calling

[2015 Western Conference Final schedule for Chicago Blackhawks vs. Anaheim Ducks](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2015/5/13/8596199/2015-western-conference-final-full-schedule-chicago-blackhawks-vs-anaheim-ducks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | SCH