> ## 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. # [Tuesday's FTB]: Cockwatch: The final push - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/tuesdays-ftb-cockwatch-the-final-push/ - Published: 2015-05-19T11:31:26.000Z - Updated: 2015-05-19T11:31:26.000Z - Description: It was a busy hockey weekend, and I have a lot of links for your back to work Tuesday. - Author: Species - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:43 #### Cockwatch! [Mike Babcock done talking to other teams, will speak with Red Wings on Tuesday, likely decide on Wednesday](http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2015/05/mike%5Fbabcock%5Fdone%5Ftalking%5Fto%5Fo.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Babcock is weighing multiple offers and will speak to his family Tuesday night before making a decision. The end is finally in sight. Meanwhile the Flyers blinked, and hired some guy you have never heard of. [Dave Hakstol hired as Flyers head coach: 5 big questions we have - Broad Street Hockey](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2015/5/18/8619853/dave-hakstol-flyers-head-coach-questions?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Who is the new Flyers head coach, and what can we expect from him? > Dave Hakstol twice turned down the Flyers job because he was unsure about leaving UND, but Hextall kept after the man he wanted. > > — Brad E. Schlossman (@SchlossmanGF) [May 18, 2015](https://twitter.com/SchlossmanGF/status/600363262736084992?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Dave Hakstol once flipped off the refs, should be perfect for the Flyers](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2015/5/18/8622031/dave-hakstol-once-flipped-off-the-refs-should-be-perfect-for-the?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Sounds like a Hextall guy to me. Meanwhile McLellan looks to be announced as the Oilers head coach today. [Todd McLellan to be named coach of Edmonton Oilers - NHL.com - News](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/) Sportsnet reports it is a done deal. [Sharks will seek third round pick from Oilers for hiring Todd McLellan](http://www.fearthefin.com/2015/5/18/8622681/sharks-will-seek-third-round-pick-from-oilers-for-hiring-todd-mclellan?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The selection will be in one of the next three entry drafts. The Leafs have already agreed to do the same if they take Babcock. #### Conference Finals! For those of you who not with us for last night's game chat you missed some crazy action. Lundqvist had a melt down and allowed in six goals! Four were on power plays, and one was short handed. Three were by little guy, and new Tampa star, Tyler Johnson. [Lightning ride power play, hang 6-spot on Henrik Lundqvist and steal home ice in Game 2 win - Raw Charge ](http://www.rawcharge.com/2015/5/18/8623589/2015-nhl-playoffs-game-15-recap-tampa-bay-lightning-ride-power-play?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) A back-and-forth mess of a game played primarily at various states of special teams ends in the Tampa Bay Lightning's favor as they win Game 2 at Madison Square Garden, stealing home ice from the New York Rangers as the series shifts to Amalie Arena. [Rangers Get Blown Out 6-2, Head Back to Tampa Tied - Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2015/5/18/8623723/rangers-vs-lightning-recap-rangers-get-blown-out-6-2-head-back-to?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The New York Rangers were blown out in Game 2 tonight, with the series shifting back to Tampa Bay tied up at 1-1. It was a pretty exciting game with lots of crazy hits. > GIF McDonagh vs Killorn [pic.twitter.com/Vgeohh88do](http://t.co/Vgeohh88do?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie Vail (@myregularface) [May 19, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/600481814990356480?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Even the refs got in on the action. > GIF: here's how the linesman got injured. OUCH [pic.twitter.com/H9GOVHErmq](http://t.co/H9GOVHErmq?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie Vail (@myregularface) [May 19, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/600476194673328128?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) And Stamkos got really mad! > [pic.twitter.com/SsREj69xOr](http://t.co/SsREj69xOr?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie Vail (@myregularface) [May 19, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/600482582577418240?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) #### Other news [Canadian hockey alive and well after Worlds gold - Sportsnet.ca](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/canadian-hockey-alive-and-well-after-worlds-gold/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) A Canada-Russia final at the IIHF World Hockey Championship may not be a referendum on the sport, but it's a pretty good signpost of where things are. [Russians may be sanctioned for O Canada snub](http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/russians-may-be-sanctioned-for-o-canada-snub-1.3078225?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Russia's hockey team may end up paying for its Canadian anthem snub. Russian news agency TASS reported the Russian team is facing sanctions after players left the ice before O Canada. (Ovechkin and Malkin stayed out on the ice) [Jay Baruchel To Direct Hockey Comedy Sequel 'Goon'](http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/jay-baruchel-to-direct-hockey-comedy-sequel-goon-last-of-the-enforcers-20150518?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) There is a small, but devoted and vocal contingent, who believe the 2011 Canadian hockey flick, "Goon," is a modern sports comedy classic. [Playoff Beard Watch: Breaking down Eastern Conference Final follicles | Puck Daddy](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/playoff-beard-watch--breaking-down-eastern-conference-final-follicles-193408829.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)