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# FTB: What’s next for the Maple Leafs in this summer heat?
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-whats-next-ricky-olczyk-nhl-news-links/
- Published: 2018-07-05T10:55:01.000Z
- Updated: 2018-07-05T10:55:01.000Z
- Description: Despite the temperature outside, hockey news is still happening.
- Author: Species
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50

It’s hot out. Too hot now, but not for long. After a blast of thunderstorms this afternoon it’s going to cool off. Tomorrow night the temperature is forecast to drop to a brisk 16 degrees. That’s almost hockey weather! Maybe there will be some hockey news then?

> Great to see the Maple Leafs add Ricky Olczyk. The former Oiler and ‘Cane exec becomes the 2nd member of the family to be part of the franchise. [#brothereddie](https://twitter.com/hashtag/brothereddie?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — John Shannon (@JSportsnet) [July 4, 2018](https://twitter.com/JSportsnet/status/1014511411479896064?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

ICYMI  
Here’s what we wrote about yesterday:

[Women’s Hockey News: Szabados signs with NWHL Buffalo Beauts - nafio & Annie](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/womens-hockey-wednesday-shannon-szabados-signs-with-buffalo-beauts-nwhl-canada-olympics-goalie/)  
Shannon Szabados tops another week of free agent signings in the NWHL. Meanwhile, Zoe Hickel moves to Calgary and Halifax considers a bid for the 2020 World Championships.

[John Tavares to the Maple Leafs: A High School Musical story - Omar White](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/john-tavares-to-the-toronto-maple-leafs-high-school-musical-complete-and-utter-nonsense/)  
The city of Toronto burst into song once John Tavares made his choice, but was that the only musical number that day?

#### Other Hockey and Sports News

[Winnipeg Jets sign Skyler McKenzie - Arctic Ice Hockey](https://www.arcticicehockey.com/2018/7/3/17531080/winnipeg-jets-skyler-mckenzie-sign-contract?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
\[Species: I am including this news tidbit solely because his name is Skyler. It sounds like he should be a Power Ranger. Kids these days, amirite?\]

[Rumors have Stars as frontrunner for Karlsson - Defending Big D](https://www.defendingbigd.com/2018/7/4/17533530/nhl-trade-rumors-erik-karlsson-ottawa-senators-dallas-stars-vegas-golden-knights-latest-news?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Is Erik Karlsson worth it if the Stars have to give up Miro Heiskanen?

[Bargain Bin Free Agency 2018: Anthony Duclair - The Copper & Blue](https://www.coppernblue.com/2018/7/4/17534530/bargain-bin-free-agency-2018-anthony-duclair-chicago-blackhawks-arizona-coyotes-edmonton-oilers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
If you take a look at Duclair’s numbers, the first thing that pops out at you is the gaudy 44 point total he amassed in 2015-16\. The catch? Duclair’s shooting percentage was a sizzling 19% that season.

[Waddell, Hurricanes exercise caution and avoid NHL’s free agent frenzy - Canes Country](https://www.canescountry.com/2018/7/3/17529282/hurricanes-wise-to-avoid-big-free-agent-deals?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The past several years of reckless spending by NHL teams vindicate Ron Francis, and now Don Waddell’s, decisions to stay on the sidelines on July 1.

[Stanley Cup visits the temporary Capital Gazette office - Capital Gazette](http://www.capitalgazette.com/sports/ac-cs-cup-to-cap-20180703-story.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Craig Leydig, longtime equipment manager for the Washington Capitals, brought the Stanley Cup to the temporary office of Capital Gazette on Tuesday morning.

[NFL’s PED policy encourages players to snitch – ProFootballTalk](https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/07/04/nfls-ped-policy-encourages-players-to-snitch/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
"a player who faces a four-game suspension can potentially cut his suspension in half if he rats on a teammate, a coach, a trainer, etc."