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# [Tuesday's FTB] More On Eakins And The Finals
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/tuesdays-ftb-more-on-eakins-and-the-finals/
- Published: 2013-06-11T10:17:52.000Z
- Updated: 2013-06-11T10:17:52.000Z
- Description: This will be an interesting off-season, as the Leafs look to re-sign Phil Kessel, sign a new minor-league coach, need to fix the "D" and have a lower cap hanging over their heads.
- Author: J.P. Nikota
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15

[Eakins has shown ability to develop young talent](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/)  
Yes, but so did Paul Maurice. From Connor Mellas at NHL.com

[Eakins’ road to Oilers inspired by Roger Neilson](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/eakins-road-to-oilers-inspired-by-roger-neilson/article12464983/?cmpid=rss1&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Beginning of lifelong friendship began at Peterborough, Ont. hockey school, says James Mirtle.

[Forecasting Phil: What should the Leafs look to pay Phil Kessel?](http://theleafsnation.com/2013/6/10/forecasting-phil-what-should-the-leafs-look-to-pay-phil-kessel?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
It's a scary thought, but Cam Charron is looking ahead.

[Dynamo GM confirms Leo Komarov signing](http://theleafsnation.com/2013/6/10/dynamo-gm-confirms-leo-komarov-signing?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
This is a Charron article at TLN, but info from Andrey Osadchenko and Dmitry Chesnokov.

[The perils of Maple Leaf blogging](http://www.vintageleafmemories.com/2013/06/the-perils-of-maple-leaf-blogging.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Somewhat off-put by "group-think" and the "ascerbic tone" of the blogosphere, Michael Langlois ponders the future of his site.

[Roman Josi gets 7-year deal with Nashville Predators](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/roman-josi-gets-7-deal-nashville-predators-193558971.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
If you just thought "Who?" you're not alone. Story from Wyshynski.

[Eulogy: Remembering the 2012-13 Pittsburgh Penguins](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/eulogy-remembering-2012-13-pittsburgh-penguins-200541365.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Wyshynski has B.D. Gallof, an Isles blogger write the eulogy.

[Blackhawks vs. Bruins Stanley Cup Preview: Who has the better defensemen?](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/blackhawks-vs-bruins-stanley-cup-preview-better-defensemen-213323165.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
From Greg Wyshynski.

[Blackhawks vs. Bruins Stanley Cup Preview: Who has the better captain?](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/blackhawks-vs-bruins-stanley-cup-preview-better-captain-005103710.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Harrison Mooney wonders.

[How Disappointing Was Your Team's NHL Playoff Run?](http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2013/06/grantland-how-disappointing-was-your.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The latest DGB post is up at Grantland.

[The Boston Bruins are a talented hockey team](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/06/10/the-boston-bruins-are-a-talented-hockey-team/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Cam Charron with shocking revelations.

[The Dallas Stars have signed Sergei Gonchar for two years](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/06/10/the-dallas-stars-have-signed-sergei-gonchar-for-two-years/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Mistake? Probably. For 2 years at $10M, says Justin Bourne via the CBC.