> ## 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: Everybody loves Morgan - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-nhl-news-links-from-the-branches-everybody-loves-morgan-rielly-look-at-that-face/ - Published: 2018-01-04T11:00:02.000Z - Updated: 2018-01-04T11:00:02.000Z - Description: Mike Babcock has some nice things to say about Rielly - Author: Anne Boyd - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50 Maple Leafs Hot Stove [has the transcript of Mike Babcock’s post-practice interview](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2018/01/03/mike-babcock-morgan-riellys-first-half-2017-18-season-even-not-good-hes-still-good/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) yesterday, and he used some of that time to praise Morgan Rielly and the steps forward he’s taken this year. *I think what stands out most – when you think leadership, you think about some sort of speech or saying something. To me, leadership is just modeling and doing it every single day.* Leaving aside the “modeling” comment (I too think Morgan Rielly could be a model! But we’re talking about hockey right now), this quote makes it sound like Babcock might [disagree with our commenters](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-marlies-name-a-captain-and-official-alternates-omg-ben-smith/) but agree with me on who will end up with the Maple Leafs captaincy. Leadership! Consistency! A fantastic pun opportunity!\* Slap a C on Morgan Rielly’s jersey this minute, why don’t you? \*Okay, Babcock probably doesn’t care about that, but I do. Imagine the amount of fun that we could have with Captain Morgan. I’m a blogger, I have to care about puns. Have some links for your Thursday: #### ICYMI [The Johnny Bower memorial is today at the Air Canada Centre - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/johnny-bower-public-memorial-how-to-watch-channel-streaming-time-how-to-attend-toronto-maple-leafs/) A public memorial will take place today for one of the most beloved Maple Leafs of all time [Shameless Trade Speculation: What would it take to get Kris Letang to the Leafs? - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-shameless-trade-speculation-what-would-it-take-to-get-kris-letang/) Dreaming is fun! [Steven Stamkos to be Auston Matthews’ captain: see what they’ll be wearing - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2018-nhl-all-star-game-steven-stamkos-to-be-auston-matthews-captain-see-what-theyll-be-wearing/) We’re assuming Auston Matthews is going to the NHL All-Star Game, but it feels like a safe bet. [Women’s Hockey Wednesday links: USA and Canada Olympic rosters, news - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/womens-ice-hockey-wednesday-links-what-is-usa-hockey-thinking-olympic-roster-cuts-buffalo-beauts/) Plus, the Pegulas buy the Beauts, Canada finalizes their roster and two major tournaments begin this week. [Toronto Marlies name a captain and official alternates - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-marlies-name-a-captain-and-official-alternates-omg-ben-smith/) It’s important to try bold ideas out in the minors first. Maybe someday the Leafs will follow suit. Wow, we wrote a lot of stuff yesterday. Guess our staff was feeling frisky after the holiday break. #### Stuff We Didn’t Write [What the Toronto Maple Leafs Expect from Frederik Gauthier](http://lastwordonhockey.com/2018/01/03/frederik-gauthier/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The club also called up Frederik Gauthier, who when drafted was expected to play the role that Kadri is currently playing. A third or fourth line shutdown centre role. [Hockey royalty gathers in Toronto to pay tribute to Johnny Bower - The Globe and Mail](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/hockey-royalty-gathers-in-toronto-to-pay-tribute-to-johnny-bower/article37485422/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Those in attendance included NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, Team Canada hero Paul Henderson, Canadiens great Yvon Cournoyer and Leafs icons Red Kelly, Darryl Sittler, Doug Gilmour and Rick Vaive [31 Thoughts: NHL's trade market cracking open - Sportsnet.ca](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/31-thoughts-nhls-trade-market-cracking-open/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) In the first 2018 instalment of 31 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman touches on the Max Pacioretty situation in Montreal, the NHL's trade market, Canada's Olympic team and much more. [Patrick Maroon Suspended Two Games For Hit On LA Kings’ Drew Doughty - The Copper & Blue](https://www.coppernblue.com/2018/1/3/16847248/patrick-maroon-suspended-two-games-for-hit-on-la-kings-drew-doughty?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Maroon served five minutes and a game misconduct for headshot to Drew Doughty [Oilers try to fix abysmal penalty kill, turn around disappointing season - The Globe and Mail](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/oilers-try-to-fix-abysmal-penalty-kill-turn-around-disappointing-season/article37490020/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Edmonton, who stumbled out of the gate and has yet to find a winning rhythm, is dead last in the NHL on the penalty kill with a 70.8 success rate The Maple Leafs are back in action tonight at 7pm against the San Jose Sharks. May they fare better against this nontraditional market team than the last one.