> ## 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. # Thursday’s FTB: Congratulations Kasperi Kapanen, you’re this year’s scapegoat! - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-news-kasperi-kapanen-stick-throw-kapanen-blamed-for-everything/ - Published: 2019-10-10T09:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2019-10-10T09:00:00.000Z - Description: We’re only four games into the season, but it’s all Kappy’s fault. - Author: Adam Selvig - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27 Good Morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans! Tonight is game five of the 2019-20 season, and its great that we’ve all agreed on one thing: Everything is Kasperi Kapanens fault. Yes, even before he decided to defend by going spear fishing with the puck on Saturday night. Kapanen was the one in the wrong. Max Domi is on it: > Max Domi chirping Kasperi Kapanen after the Jeff Petry goal is EVERYTHING. [#GoHabsGo](https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoHabsGo?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/2tpzfFIYKt](https://t.co/2tpzfFIYKt?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Here's Your Replay ⬇️ (@HeresYourReplay) [October 6, 2019](https://twitter.com/HeresYourReplay/status/1180660934706188294?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Mike Babcock knows who’s to blame: > Mike Babcock on Kasperi Kapanen: "I'll talk to him, but I'm not talking to him now. He's going to have enough people talking to him. He'll probably get the message pretty good, I'd imagine" > > — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) [October 6, 2019](https://twitter.com/markhmasters/status/1180679340977201152?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The media are writing their hit pieces... > “Hyman’s good, eh?” > > Kasperi Kapanen's promotion to the Maple Leafs' top line has yet to pay off. Frustration is creeping in: [https://t.co/wYflKVd00q](https://t.co/wYflKVd00q?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/E8HgkoUafB](https://t.co/E8HgkoUafB?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — luke fox (@lukefoxjukebox) [October 8, 2019](https://twitter.com/lukefoxjukebox/status/1181555705800736769?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Story: Is it too soon for the Leafs to bump Kasperi Kapanen off the John Tavares line? [https://t.co/0XaKKGbyyc](https://t.co/0XaKKGbyyc?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Jonas Siegel (@jonassiegel) [October 8, 2019](https://twitter.com/jonassiegel/status/1181435389548122112?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > "The fact we're not even a full week into the season and it's just four games, I think it's gonna buy at least a little more patience."[@reporterchris](https://twitter.com/reporterchris?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) spoke about how long of a leash [@mapleleafs](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) head coach Mike Babcock will have with Kasperi Kapanen. [pic.twitter.com/r1dtkJsxMk](https://t.co/r1dtkJsxMk?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) [October 8, 2019](https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1181622015515512832?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > EDITOR IN LEAF > Mark My Words, the Toronto Maple Leafs Will Trade Kasperi Kapanen > > By James Tanner ([@James\_Tanner123](https://twitter.com/James%5FTanner123?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com))[#Toronto](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Toronto?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [#TMLtalk](https://twitter.com/hashtag/TMLtalk?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)[https://t.co/1OGQqgoeZN](https://t.co/1OGQqgoeZN?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Maple Leafs Aggregator (@MapleLeafsAggr) [October 9, 2019](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafsAggr/status/1181866164307271680?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) And, you aren’t officially a scapegoat unless the fans are on board: > WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING KASPERI KAPANEN? Babcock should sit that bonehead out for the remainder of the game. UNACCEPTABLE! [#LeafsNation](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsNation?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/qO6e45ikip](https://t.co/qO6e45ikip?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — LEIGHTON🍁 (@L3IGH10N\_99) [October 6, 2019](https://twitter.com/L3IGH10N%5F99/status/1180659784527306753?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Ok. Since everyone’s going to nitpick my choice of words, why is Kasperi Kapanen still playing on a line with John Tavares and Mitchell Marner? > > — CorsiHL (@CorsiHL) [October 9, 2019](https://twitter.com/CorsiHL/status/1181969255488770048?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > I just dropped Kasperi Kapanen for Roope Hintz in my fantasy league. Hope I won’t regret it > > — Erin Walsh (@ewalsh90) [October 9, 2019](https://twitter.com/ewalsh90/status/1181942054663921664?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) But, despite all of this, at least he’s keeping his sense of humour. Here’s what you missed at the ol’ PPP yesterday: --- #### Related [Update: Kossila clears and has been loaned to the Marlies](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-place-kalle-kossila-on-waivers-marlies/) [WHW: The Dream Gap Tour rolls on](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/womens-hockey-news-pwhpa-dream-gap-tour-schedule-iihf-womens-hockey-sdhl-news-ncaa-womens-hockey-new/) --- And elsewhere in Leafs Land... I only read the headline, but...it wasn’t a trade? --- #### Related [Spezza for Marleau isn’t quite a straight trade for the Maple Leafs](https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/opinion/2019/10/09/spezza-for-marleau-isnt-quite-a-straight-trade-for-the-maple-leafs.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- It’s mean, but...it’s kinda funny. --- #### Related [Tuukka Rask sets the all-time record for most wins by a Toronto Maple Leafs draft pick](https://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2019/10/9/20907261/tuukka-rask-goalie-records-most-wins-by-a-toronto-maple-leafs-draft-pick-bruins-leafs-rivalry-rask?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- Of course, we all knew this. --- #### Related [Toronto Maple Leafs Prove Skill Is King, But Toughness Is Divine](https://lastwordonhockey.com/2019/10/09/toronto-maple-leafs-prove-skill-is-king-but-toughness-is-divine/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- The Leafs keep using this logo on things, and I worry it’s going to be on a jersey at some point. > Fresh photos. > Bomb lighting. > New lock screens. > > 👋 [#WallpaperWednesday](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WallpaperWednesday?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 🔥🔥🔥[#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/X8O9TJxxEY](https://t.co/X8O9TJxxEY?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [October 9, 2019](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1182007972895100930?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) It’s just....dumb. Now here’s some news about other, lesser, teams. Aw, poor babies. --- #### Related [This has been an uninspiring start for the Penguins](https://www.pensburgh.com/2019/10/9/20906626/penguins-jets-sabres-blue-jackets-evgeni-malkin-nick-bjugstad-injuries?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- Any future Leafs in here? --- #### Related [Seven standout players from Sunday’s game between the Mississauga Steelheads and Windsor Spitfires](https://www.rawcharge.com/2019/10/9/20904507/seven-standout-players-from-mississauga-steelheads-and-windsor-spitfires-nhl-prospects-thomas-harley?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- Then don’t expect Alex Pietrangelo to stick around. --- #### Related [Don’t expect Alex Pietrangelo to get a superstar sized contract from the Blues](https://www.stlouisgametime.com/2019/10/9/20906827/dont-expect-alex-pietrangelo-to-get-a-superstar-sized-contract-from-the-blues?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- Gritty gets personal... > Sup, [@lindseyvonn](https://twitter.com/lindseyvonn?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)? [pic.twitter.com/2K8CWYYGJ2](https://t.co/2K8CWYYGJ2?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) [October 9, 2019](https://twitter.com/NHLFlyers/status/1182072246417932288?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Enjoy your day folks! Don’t forget, the game is at 7 tonight!