> ## 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: ESPN brings in new talent - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-news-links-from-the-branches-espn-brings-in-new-talent-cassie-campbell-pascall/ - Published: 2021-06-30T09:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2021-06-30T09:00:00.000Z - Description: Also, Ray Ferraro will still be doing Leafs games. - Author: Anne Boyd - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15 Today, ESPN made some more announcements about on-air talent they’re hiring in the wake of their new deal with the NHL. So far, the list is promising, and includes several former or current women’s players—yesterday’s announcement added Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Hilary Knight, and Blake Bolden. > Expect an official announcement from ESPN on hockey broadcast talent this week, likely tomorrow. Cassie Campbell-Pascall is joining ESPN, so is Chris Chelios. ESPN has also had conversations with Hilary Knight and Blake Bolden about roles within coverage[https://t.co/HheB57F4Mo](https://t.co/HheB57F4Mo?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Sean Shapiro (@seanshapiro) [June 29, 2021](https://twitter.com/seanshapiro/status/1409693476019597323?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Cassie Campbell-Pascall is already familiar to most Canadian hockey fans, if not for her playing years, for her time spent as a commentator on Sportsnet. I’m assuming that all of you know [Hilary Knight](https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/367043/hilary-knight?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), as you’re not newborn babies (and if you are, please let someone know, as I’m sure science would like to study you). [Blake Bolden](https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/367028/blake-bolden?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), who in my opinion should have been an Olympian, is less of a household name than Knight but is an excellent defender who is now working as a pro scout for the Los Angeles Kings. This is all making me considerably less likely to not watch all nationally broadcast hockey games on mute, which was my general policy when it came to NBCSN. (Also, as happy as I am to see a broadcast team that has *multiple* women on it, it’s still kind of depressing that it feels refreshingly new.) > To clarify for those asking, and thanks for asking… I will continue to do the [@MapleLeafs](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) regional games on TSN and the World Junior Championship…I will not be doing regular radio hits-I’ll miss that but just can’t do as much as I’ve been doing [@ESPN](https://twitter.com/espn?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [#NHLonESPN](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLonESPN?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [@TSN\_Sports](https://twitter.com/TSN%5FSports?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Ray Ferraro (@rayferrarotsn) [June 29, 2021](https://twitter.com/rayferrarotsn/status/1409916583187681280?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) That is a relief, and I say this without the slightest hint of irony. A bunch of NHL Award winners were announced last night, and we all learned that Auston Matthews did not win the Hart, thereby saving us from having to write a very awkward article. I’m sure Oilers fans are used to that sort of thing by now. It’s fine. They’ll be fine. #### ICYMI [Official: Leafs extend Wayne Simmonds - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/friedman-leafs-working-to-extend-wayne-simmonds-toronto-news-signing/) The tough winger is returning to Toronto. #### Stuff We Didn’t Write [Joe Biden, Justin Trudeau Wager on 2021 Stanley Cup | PEOPLE.com](https://people.com/sports/joe-biden-justin-trudeau-wager-on-2021-stanley-cup/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The friendly deal was made amid the first game of the best-of-seven series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning [Should the Colorado Avalanche trade Nazem Kadri? - Mile High Hockey](https://www.milehighhockey.com/2021/6/29/22548714/should-the-colorado-avalanche-trade-nazem-kadri-nhl-rumors?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) After another playoff suspension, Nazem Kadri could be traded away from another team [Montreal Canadiens ask Quebec government to increase arena capacity to 50 per cent | The Star](https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2021/06/29/montreal-canadiens-ask-quebec-government-to-increase-arena-capacity-to-50-per-cent.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Montreal Canadiens say they’ve asked the province for permission to allow 10,500 fans to attend upcoming playoff games in Montreal [Canadiens need bounce-back from best players in Cup Final | The Star](https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2021/06/29/canadiens-need-bounce-back-from-best-players-in-cup-final.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The loser of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final has won the championship each of the past three years. [Minnesota Wild rookie Kirill Kaprizov wins Calder Trophy - Hockey Wilderness](https://www.hockeywilderness.com/2021/6/29/22556120/minnesota-wild-kirill-kaprizov-wins-calder-trophy-rookie-nhl-awards?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Shocker. [Adam Fox Wins 2021 James Norris Memorial Trophy - Blueshirt Banter](https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2021/6/29/22555822/adam-fox-nhl-awards-new-york-rangers-wins-james-norris-memorial-trophy?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Adam Fox has won the Norris Trophy, and in the process become only the second defenseman in NHL history to win the award before starting their third NHL season. [Cassie Campbell-Pascall To Join ESPN - Matchsticks and Gasoline](https://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/2021/6/29/22556078/cassie-campbell-pascall-nhl-espn-calgary-flames?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Sportsnet broadcaster/analyst is joining a talented ESPN roster. [Why the Flyers should be interested in Conor Garland - Broad Street Hockey](https://www.broadstreethockey.com/2021/6/29/22554494/philadelphia-flyers-conor-garland-trade-rumors-nhl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Arizona Coyotes are selling everything and the Flyers should be in on it. [Dynamic, Diverse and Accomplished Team to Present ESPN’s NHL Coverage to Fans - ESPN Press Room U.S.](https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2021/06/dynamic-diverse-and-accomplished-team-to-present-espns-nhl-coverage-to-fans/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Don Granato Named Head Coach of Buffalo Sabres - Die By The Blade](https://www.diebytheblade.com/2021/6/29/22555941/don-granato-named-head-coach-nhl-buffalo-sabres?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Sabres remove interim tag from Granato [Can the Philadelphia Flyers go on a Montreal Canadiens-esque playoff run? - Broad Street Hockey](https://www.broadstreethockey.com/2021/6/29/22548135/philadelphia-flyers-montreal-canadiens-stanley-cup-playoffs-final-carey-price-carter-hart?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) With Montreal unexpectedly in the Stanley Cup Final, can we see Philadelphia do something similar? [Krysti Clarke could be a game-changing hire for the Toronto Six - The Ice Garden](https://www.theicegarden.com/2021/6/29/22554437/krysti-clarke-could-be-a-game-changing-hire-for-the-toronto-six?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Bringing with her a wealth of experience in professional sports, business management and leadership, letting Krysti Clarke take the reins might be exactly what this young franchise needs [Oilers’ McDavid doubles up as Hart, Lindsay award winner | The Star](https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2021/06/29/oilers-mcdavid-doubles-up-as-hart-lindsay-award-winner.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid ran away in the voting to win his second Hart Trophy as NHL MVP on Tuesday, much like he blew away the competit... [Colorado Avalanche swept at NHL Awards - Mile High Hockey](https://www.milehighhockey.com/2021/6/29/22556536/colorado-avalanche-swept-at-nhl-awards-hart-norris-vezina-trophy-mackinnon-makar-grubauer-news?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) A couple Avs got on the All-Star teams.