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# From the Branches: Marlies advance to the second round
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-marlies-calder-cup-playoffs-overtime-win-justin-holl/
- Published: 2017-04-29T10:00:02.000Z
- Updated: 2017-04-29T10:00:02.000Z
- Description: People who are definitely not up this morning: everyone on the Marlies
- Author: Nafio
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50

Happy Saturday PPPers!

Much later today, Species will have a recap of the marathon playoff game between the Toronto Marlies and the Albany Devils. As I’m typing this they’re in triple overtime. Oh hey, Marlies win! They’re on to the next round of the Calder Cup playoffs. Also no one needs to play game five, which was scheduled for tonight. I’m sure even some of the Devils are glad of that.

> With the game surpassing 2:21 of the third OT, this is now the longest game in Marlies history. Remember where you were, I know I will.
> 
> — David Alter (@dalter) [April 29, 2017](https://twitter.com/dalter/status/858162334262546433?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Also today: the NHL draft lottery! I’m sure you’re all waiting on pins and needles to see how that unfolds. elseldo will have all the pertinent details of how to watch in a while.

### ICYMI

Toronto signed some guys.

[Toronto Maple Leafs sign Carl Grundström to an ELC - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-sign-carl-grundstrom-to-an-elc/)  
Now that his season in Sweden is over, the rumours become true and he is now officially part of the Maple Leafs organization.

[Toronto Marlies sign J.J. Piccinich to a two year AHL deal - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-marlies-sign-jj-piccinich-ahl-deal-london-knights-toronto-maple-leafs-prospect/)  
The Maple Leafs draft pick is headed to the Marlies

[UPDATED: Even more rumours link Calle Rosén to the Leafs - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-looking-to-sweden-and-calle-rosen-for-help-on-defence-2017-off-season/)  
Katya updated her story with more basis for the Calle Rosén rumblings.

[Stick to hockey: Thinking about inclusion - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/stick-to-hockey-thinking-about-inclusion/)  
Thoughts on representation in hockey, who gets to speak on ESPN, and integrating locker rooms

[Why did the Maple Leafs unfollow everyone on twitter? - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-twitter-brendan-shanahan-oh-my-god-youre-all-idiots-i-would-just-block-you-all/)  
Not content to just troll Buffalo and Montréal, elseldo moves on to trolling Toronto hockey fans.

### Recaps

[Nashville Predators 2, St. Louis Blues 3: Tarasenko’s Late Goal Evens Series - On the Forecheck](http://www.ontheforecheck.com/2017/4/28/15480210/nashville-predators-2-st-louis-blues-3-tarasenkos-late-goal-evens-series?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The series heads back to Nashville all square at 1-1.

[Oilers Win Game 2, Take a Stranglehold on the Series - Copper ‘n Blue](http://www.coppernblue.com/2017/4/28/15481860/oilers-2-ducks-1-game-2-talbot?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
With a 2-1 win over the Ducks, the Oilers leave Anaheim with a two-games-to-none series lead.

### Around the league

[Who Exactly Did the Coyotes Fire Yesterday? - Five For Howling](http://www.fiveforhowling.com/2017/4/28/15461358/arizona-coyotes-fire-newell-brown-doug-soetaert-scouts?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
What comes next after exit of assistant coach, AHL GM, and two scouts?

[Carolina Hurricanes Acquire Goaltender Scott Darling From Chicago Blackhawks - Canes Country](http://www.canescountry.com/2017/4/28/15480146/carolina-hurricanes-scott-darling-chicago-blackhawks-trade-vegas-golden-knights-expansion-draft?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The Canes give up a third round draft pick in exchange for exclusive negotiating rights for the Chicago netminder.

### FYI

[USA Hockey names Executive Director](http://www.iihf.com/home-of-hockey/news/news-singleview/?no%5Fcache=1&tx%5Fttnews%5Btt%5Fnews%5D=11642&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Can't help but note this guy seems to be just another member of the old guard who has had little if any experience with women's hockey. Hope he’s willing to learn.