> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # From the Branches: Pre-season is over and now we wait - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-links-from-the-branches-pre-season-waivers-cuts-trades-roman-polak-josh-leivo/ - Published: 2017-10-01T09:00:02.000Z - Updated: 2017-10-01T09:00:02.000Z - Description: Is this the last time we see Roman Polak in a Leafs uniform? - Author: Nafio - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15 > Mike Babcock and Lou Lamoriello will meet tomorrow at noon to discuss roster, with eye on announcing decisions Monday > > — Kristen Shilton (@kristen\_shilton) [October 1, 2017](https://twitter.com/kristen%5Fshilton/status/914311801495580672?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) This either means we’ve got just over 24 hrs to go nuts speculating on who gets cut, or our evil front office will spring the non-waiver cuts on us at approximately 12:30 pm today, sending poor bloggers scrambling to report. Yay? ### ICYMI [Recap: Preponderance of Penalties Provided Power Play Practice, Primarily - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-recap-timothy-liljegren-roman-polak-travis-dermott/) Leafs lose 3-2 in a shootout in an ugly, ugly game. [WATCH: Maple Leafs prospect Eemeli Rasanen scores four points vs London Knights - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-prospects-eemeli-rasanen-four-points-kingston-frontenacs-at-london-knights/) The Leafs second round pick put on a show last night. [2017 Atlantic Division preview - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2017-atlantic-division-preview/) Who is up and who is down? ### Other news [Little Caesars Arena delivers with extra toppings | Toronto Star](https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2017/09/30/little-caesars-arena-delivers-with-extra-toppings.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) New home of Detroit Red Wings blows away Joe Louis Arena and revitalizes downtown while paying tribute to hockey past. [Game 8x Recap: Who Cares if it’s the Preseason, the Jackets Beat the Penguins - The Cannon](https://www.jacketscannon.com/2017/9/30/16390788/game-8x-recap-who-cares-if-its-the-preseason-the-jackets-beat-the-penguins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Don’t tell me it’s just the preseason, because it will in no way take away from the joy that is in my heart. [Canadiens vs. Senators Top Six Minutes: A strong finish with a 9-2 win - Eyes On The Prize](https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2017/9/30/16390868/canadiens-vs-senators-top-six-minutes-shea-weber-carey-price-brendan-gallagher?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Habs dominate in their final pre-season game. [Underpowered Dallas Stars Finish Preseason with 5-1 Loss to Minnesota - Defending Big D](https://www.defendingbigd.com/2017/9/30/16391196/underpowered-dallas-stars-preseason-5-1-loss-minnesota-wild-ben-bishop-eric-staal-jason-spezza?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Stars were without their top offensive players, and it showed in a relatively uninspired effort in St. Paul [Phil Kessel Makes Appearance on College Gameday - PensBurgh](https://www.pensburgh.com/2017/9/30/16390430/phil-kessel-college-gameday-sign-penguins-football-clemson-virginia-tech-stanley-cup?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Amongst a sea of football fans in Virginia, one opportunistic hockey fan let the nation know one very important fact. [Penguins release Jay McClement from PTO - PensBurgh](https://www.pensburgh.com/2017/9/30/16391458/penguins-release-jay-mcclement-from-pto?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Veteran center Jay McClement’s bid to make the Penguins falls just short as he gets cut today [Ville Pokka clears waivers, assigned to AHL Rockford - Second City Hockey](https://www.secondcityhockey.com/2017/9/29/16387028/blackhawks-waive-defenseman-ville-pokka-ahl-rockford-icehogs-nhl-2017?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Finnish defenseman has played in the AHL the past three seasons. [What the Hell Are the Flames Doing? - Matchsticks and Gasoline](https://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/2017/9/30/16388618/what-the-hell-are-the-calgary-flames-doing-arena-pre-season?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) September has been ugly for this franchise. > Look, I just tell my cat, there is a chance to play in NHL this year. 😀😀😀 [pic.twitter.com/8iBoTYeEl7](https://t.co/8iBoTYeEl7?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Jaromir Jagr (@68Jagr) [October 1, 2017](https://twitter.com/68Jagr/status/914308056686759937?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)