> ## 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: Maple Leafs hope to turn things around vs Red Wings tonight - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-vs-detroit-red-wings-tonight-matthews-is-laughing-at-you-patrik-laine/ - Published: 2017-03-07T12:46:15.000Z - Updated: 2017-03-07T12:46:15.000Z - Description: The Leafs are back in action a after a rare weekend off. - Author: Species - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27 The Leafs will be well rested for tonight’s game vs. the Red Wings. Coming off a bad road trip in California, the team had a rare weekend off to collect themselves from the three losses in a row. --- #### Related [Red Wings at Maple Leafs preview: The playoff streak likely ends](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/red-wings-at-maple-leafs-preview-the-season-the-playoff-streak-likely-ends/) --- While they’ve had time off, we’ve been busy. Catch up on some of our work in case you have missed it. [The optimist and pessimist takes on the state of the Leafs - Fulemin](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/the-optimist-pessimist-take-on-the-state-of-the-leafs-toronto-maple-leafs-matthews-andersen-boyle/) [How balanced is the Maple Leafs lineup? - Katya](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/how-balanced-is-the-toronto-maple-leafs-lineup-auston-matthews-nazem-kadri-tyler-bozak/) [Leafs prospects report: Good bye Nolan Vesey, is Bracco back-o? - ElSeldo](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-prospects/2017/3/6/14753840/toronto-maple-leafs-prospects-report-good-bye-nolan-vesey-is-bracco-back-hockey-east-playoff-result) > Hey Auston, Laine’s going to win the Calder. > Auston: [pic.twitter.com/yqYudjAdNM](https://t.co/yqYudjAdNM?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Pension Plan Puppets (@PPPLeafs) [March 7, 2017](https://twitter.com/PPPLeafs/status/838940173480112128?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Marlies had a busy weekend. [Chris recapped the games vs. the IceCaps here](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-marlies/2017/3/6/14823270/toronto-marlies-split-series-st-johns-iceacaps-ahl-anotine-bibeau). They also made a swap of defenders with the Solar Bears yesterday, [bringing Brenden Miller north, and sending Ty Stanton south](http://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/twigs/2017/3/6/14837284/marlies-recall-brendan-miller-return-ty-stanton). You may want to listen to tonight’s game on the radio, it will be Joe Bowen’s 3000th Leafs game. Love him or hate him (and I know we have that full range of opinions around here) 3,000 games over 35 years a major accomplishment. [The Star interviewed him here](https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2017/03/06/joe-bowen-is-the-voice-of-3000-games.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), and there’s some interesting answers from Bowen. Q: What’s the worst rink to call a game in? A: I’m embarrassed to say it, but the new one in Edmonton. Bowen will be recognized during the game tonight, it’s unclear if there’s a pre-game ceremony or a video tribute during a commercial break. He is still calling the game tonight after all! [Don't take Mike Babcock to the track](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/dont-take-mike-babcock-to-the-track/) His record on winning bets isn't great, and he doesn't pay up all that fast either. ### Other News A runaway freight-train Dustin Byfuglien hit three players at once into the boards last night, including on of his own. Everyone just looks stunned. I wonder if ti counts as three hits on the score sheet. [Artemi Panarin apologizes after racist comment in old video comes to light - Second City Hockey](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2017/3/6/14839126/artemi-panarin-racist-comments-video-apology-blackhawk?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The winger released a statement through the Blackhawks on Monday. [Blackhawks fans still not welcome in Nashville - OtF](http://www.secondcityhockey.com/2017/3/6/14793552/predators-blackhawks-ticket-policy-bridgestone-arena-nashville?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) One downside of the Blackhawks’ rise is that attending a game in Nashville remains a huge hassle. [Vegas Golden Knights sign first player in franchise history](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2017/3/6/14833376/vegas-golden-knights-sign-first-player-franchise-history-reid-duke-nhl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Reid Duke is the first Vegas Golden Knight, and an obscure hockey trivia answer for generations to come. [Golden Knights targeting Marc-Andre Fleury? - PensBurgh](http://www.pensburgh.com/2017/3/4/14817846/las-vegas-golden-knights-expansion-draft-marc-andre-fleury?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The NHL's newest franchise may be interested in starting out with the Penguins all-time best goalie. [Brawl between players, fans breaks out at N.B. junior hockey game - CTV](http://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/brawl-between-players-fans-breaks-out-at-n-b-junior-hockey-game-1.3311635?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The player jumped over the penalty box glass and got involved in a fight in the stands, but some attendees say a group of fans had spat on the player, and poured beer over his head. [Video: St. Cloud State Defenseman Will Borgen Shoves Official - SBN College Hockey](http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/nchc/2017/3/6/14835580/video-st-cloud-state-defenseman-will-borgen-shoves-official-buffalo-sabres-prospect-north-dakota?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) “How to get suspended in 10 seconds.” At least the player in New Brunswick had an excuse for what he did. [Andong Song, first Chinese-born player drafted by NHL, commits to Cornell U - Color of Hockey](https://colorofhockey.com/2017/03/05/andong-song-first-chinese-born-player-drafted-by-nhl-commits-to-cornell-u/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Song, a defenseman for Wisconsin’s Madison Capitols of the USHL, committed to the Ivy League university late last week. And, finally, here’s Montreal Canadiens GM Marc Bregevin trying to hide behind a plant. Perhaps he thought this was a joke? It actually looks quite sad.