> ## 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: Schrödinger’s injury - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-news-links-open-thread-from-the-branches-schrodingers-injury-auston-matthews/ - Published: 2021-01-22T11:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2021-01-22T11:00:00.000Z - Description: As of this morning, Auston Matthews both is and is not injured. - Author: Anne Boyd - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27 As if Wednesday night’s game wasn’t enough pain and suffering and general irritation for us, collectively, yesterday’s practice brought even more unpleasant news: > Keefe said Matthews left practice as he "wasn't feeling great after the game yesterday." Further updates coming tomorrow. > > — Joshua Kloke (@joshuakloke) [January 21, 2021](https://twitter.com/joshuakloke/status/1352316937657847812?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Only in hockey could a phrase like “wasn’t feeling great” strike terror into the hearts of an entire fanbase. It’s one of the most irritating idiosyncrasies of this sport that a hockey player would describe anything from a mild hangover to a partial dismemberment as “not feeling great.” I’m mostly sitting over here hoping he ate a bad clam or something and today’s announcement will be that he’s fine. We also got updates on Joe Thornton and Nick Robertson: > On Joe Thornton: "It's not a day-to-day thing," Keefe says. No timeline for return yet. > > — luke fox (@lukefoxjukebox) [January 21, 2021](https://twitter.com/lukefoxjukebox/status/1352318122666188803?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > The Maple Leafs have placed forward Nick Robertson on long term injured reserve. > > — Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) [January 21, 2021](https://twitter.com/LeafsPR/status/1352345539225006080?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Katya wrote up [a piece on the implications of those injuries and the resulting roster moves](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-practice-update-injuries-absences-and-cap-machinations/), if you want more details. #### ICYMI [Maple Leafs Practice Update: injuries, absences and cap machinations - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-practice-update-injuries-absences-and-cap-machinations/) Today’s post-loss practice had all of that and Michael Hutchinson too. #### COVID-19 News As you’ve probably heard, the Capitals have ended up in a pretty significant amount of trouble, with Alex Ovechkin, Dmitry Orlov, Ilya Samsonov, and Evgeny Kuznetsov all landing on the covid protocol list and the team themselves getting fined $100,000\. Meanwhile, the Canes are still shut down for the time being, and the Red Wings are also adding players to the protocol list. [Canes’ season paused, while Caps play on without 4 regulars | The Star](https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2021/01/21/canes-season-paused-while-caps-play-on-without-4-regulars.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Rod Brind'Amour lamented Carolina's season coming to a screeching halt despite doing “a great job” adhering to pandemic protocols. [Red Wings place Sam Gagner, Jon Merrill on COVID-19 protocol list - Winging It In Motown](https://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2021/1/21/22243327/red-wings-place-sam-gagner-jon-merrill-on-covid-19-protocol-list?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Red Wings are going to be without some key players when they hit the ice to take on the Chicago Blackhawks Friday night. [What COVID protocols the Capitals broke, and why the NHL had to step in](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/covid-protocols-capitals-broke-nhl-step/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Washington Capitals were fined $100,000 for violating the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols. Four players, including Alex Ovechkin, were placed on the league's COVID-Related Absences List, and now will miss at least four games. Elliotte Friedman explains what happened, and why the NHL had to step in. #### Other News [Sheldon Keefe: “Last night was a great example of how we were able to not get frustrated and not crack defensively” | Maple Leafs Hotstove](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2021/01/21/sheldon-keefe-on-teams-play-through-5-games/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Down Goes Brown: The Athletic Hockey Show: Wake me when it’s over](http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2021/01/the-athletic-hockey-show-wake-me-when.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Artemiy Panarin Speaks Out in Support of Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny - Blueshirt Banter](https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2021/1/21/22242628/artemiy-panarin-speaks-out-in-support-of-russian-opposition-leader-alexei-navalny?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Rangers forward is using his voice and platform for a good cause [Alexis Lafreniere boosted to top line in recent lineup change](https://blueseatblogs.com/2021/01/21/alexis-lafreniere-boosted-to-top-line-in-recent-lineup-change/?utm%5Fsource=rss&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fcampaign=alexis-lafreniere-boosted-to-top-line-in-recent-lineup-change) Alexis Lafreniere will be on the top line for the next NY Rangers game. He moved up to play with Zibanejad and Kreider at today's practice. [Lithuania offers to replace Belarus as hockey worlds co-host | The Star](https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2021/01/21/lithuania-offers-to-replace-belarus-as-hockey-worlds-co-host.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) VILNIUS, Lithuania - Lithuania offered to replace ousted Belarus as co-host of this year's hockey world championships on Thursday. [Flyers provide injury updates for Phil Myers, Morgan Frost - Broad Street Hockey](https://www.broadstreethockey.com/2021/1/21/22242353/flyers-provide-injury-updates-for-phil-myers-morgan-frost?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Two of the Flyers’ youngsters will be out some time with substantial injuries. [The Canadiens resilience will serve them well - Eyes On The Prize](https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2021/1/21/22242195/montreal-canadiens-resilience-will-serve-them-well-vancouver-canucks-habs-scoring-comeback-bounce?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The ability to bounce back in games is something missing from past years. [What it's like for NHL PA announcers to work in empty arenas – The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/2334488/2021/01/21/nhl-pa-announcers/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) NHL public address announcers are learning to work even as most of their public watches from home.