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# From the Branches: Flyers pay a visit to the Maple Leafs tonight
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-philadelphia-flyers-nhl-thursday-ftb-lolschenn/
- Published: 2017-03-09T12:50:02.000Z
- Updated: 2017-03-09T12:50:02.000Z
- Description: Can they build on the success from the last game?
- Author: Species
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50

It’s Leafs vs. Flyers tonight. The Flyers are two points back of the Leafs in the standings so a win by the Flyers would put the teams at a tie for points, but the Leafs would still have the ROW advantage.

We’ll have a preview of the game later this morning.

The Marlies were thrashed by the Amerks last night, losing 4-3\. The Amerks captain apparently [didn’t like his last place team](http://www.diebytheblade.com/2017/3/8/14859502/amerks-loan-cal-oreilly-to-the-toronto-marlies?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) so the Sabres made an arrangement to loan him out... [to the Marlies](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/buffalo-sabres-just-give-us-stuff-now-cal-oreilly-is-a-toronto-marlie-maple-leafs/).

[MLHS has the game recap here](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2017/03/08/game-60-review-rochester-americans-4-vs-toronto-marlies-3/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com).

The General Manager’s meetings wrapped up yesterday with only a handful of proposed changes. First, here’s Bettman’s thoughts on timeouts after icing and changing the bye week.

[Bettman says NHL participation in 2018 Olympics still in doubt - Globe and Mail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/bettman-says-nhl-participation-in-2018-olympics-still-in-doubt/article34238926/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Remember when there was a ‘drop dead’ date to decide on this back in December. They still haven’t decided.

[NHL General Managers Prove That They Hate You, Lowly NHL Fan - Canes Country](http://www.canescountry.com/2017/3/8/14860080/nhl-general-manager-meeting-gary-bettman-salary-cap-offside-rule-expansion-draft-list?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Want to know who’s on the expansion draft lists? Tired of ten-minute delays for millimeter-offside reviews? Tough bananas.

At Puck Talks last night Mirtle said he thinks there is a near certain chance that the protected player lists will be leaked to someone in the media almost immediately. We shall see.

> Tom Sestito is gonna hear about this one [pic.twitter.com/3uQ4nLLQJv](https://t.co/3uQ4nLLQJv?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) [March 9, 2017](https://twitter.com/PeteBlackburn/status/839654341808115712?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Sweden don’t want their prospects in the AHL - Die by the Blade](http://www.diebytheblade.com/2017/3/8/14861316/swedes-dont-want-prospects-in-the-ahl-buffalo-sabres-nylander-asplund-olofsson-shl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Officials want to see talent developed at home.

[Nikita Korostelev skates in first full contact practice since injury](http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2017/03/09/toronto-maple-leafs-nikita-korostelev-skates-in-first-full-contact-practice-since-injury-but-wont-be-in-peterborough-petes-lineup-thursday?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- Peterborough Examiner  
He won't be in Peterborough Petes lineup Thursday, but he’ll be returning soon.

> Here's the most awesome thing I've seen in awhile. My buddy Craig Cunningham is making amazing progress in his rehab. This kid is a winner [pic.twitter.com/Id0mErdN0y](https://t.co/Id0mErdN0y?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Ray Ferraro (@rayferrarotsn) [March 9, 2017](https://twitter.com/rayferrarotsn/status/839704333172293632?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)