> ## 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] Stephane Robidas Will Not Be Ready For Camp - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/tuesdays-ftb-stephane-robidas-will-not-be-ready-for-camp/ - Published: 2014-09-09T10:00:03.000Z - Updated: 2014-09-09T10:00:03.000Z - Description: Quick, everyone look surprised. - Author: J.P. Nikota - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01 I was utterly baffled at the optimism that met the news of Stephane Robidas' signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs. That is, people weren't totally trashing the deal. Yes, he's been a useful NHL defenceman, and yes, his possession numbers *have* looked pretty darn good, but for crying out loud people, he's [THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS OLD](http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=26805&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) AND [BROKE HIS LEG TWICE LAST SEASON.](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/) [HE BROKE BOTH HIS FIBULA AND HIS TIBIA IN ONE YEAR (link is ewwy, not for the faint of heart).](http://mentalfloss.com/article/56238/13-awful-hockey-injuries?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [AND THE LEAFS HAVE SIGNED HIM TO A MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR DEAL UNTIL HE'S 40!](http://www.capgeek.com/mapleleafs/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [AND HE WON'T BE READY FOR TRAINING CAMP!](http://www.rds.ca/hockey/lnh/robidas-ne-sera-pas-pr%C3%AAt-1.1341551?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) From the article: Le défenseur espère tout de même être en mesure de prendre part aux deux derniers matchs préparatoires des Leafs. Translation: The defenceman still hopes to be in good enough shape to take part in the two final pre-season games for the Leafs. OK, yes, he'll still get some form of a pre-season in, but honestly, why would you sign an ancient defender to a multi-year deal with gigantic injury problems and huge question marks surrounding his ability to come back WITHOUT GETTING MEDICAL ASSURANCE THAT HE WAS FIT TO PLAY, FIRST!? [I FEEL LIKE I INVENTED THE PIANO-KEY NECKTIE AND THEN STARTED TAKING CRAZY PILLS.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOrI6uqS-vk&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) He had NO LEVERAGE. [HE LITERALLY THOUGHT HIS CAREER WAS OVER.](http://sports.nationalpost.com/2014/09/04/toronto-maple-leafs-stephane-robidas-thought-his-career-might-be-over-after-breaking-leg-twice/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Yeah, I was pretty sure not a single sane person would offer me even a penny, but then the Leafs' front office just walked into my house carrying bags and bags of money. Dave Nonis had that confused look in his eye, like when I found my grandpa at the bus station, so I figured he'd be a good guy to be my new boss, and so I signed in Toronto. They have a good team, right? I'm sure I'll play a sheltered role. (two thumbs up) \- Stephane Robidas, probably **Here are some Leafs-related links:** [If It Walks Like A Duck…](http://hopeinthebigsmoke.ca/if-it-walks-like-a-duck/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Hope In The Big Smoke believes that Carlyle's 2014-15 team is going to be run very similarly to its predecessor. [Dave Nonis on TSN Radio](http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2014/09/08/dave-nonis-tsn-radio/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I mean… it wasn't ALL bad. Link from MLHS. [Down Goes Brown: Things overheard at the Maple Leafs statue unveiling](http://www.downgoesbrown.com/2014/09/maple-leafs-statues-sittler-kennedy-bower.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) As usual, you'll laugh and then put your head in your hands. [New Toronto NHL team facing $1.2 billion expansion fee?](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/new-toronto-nhl-team-facing--1-2-billion-expansion-fee-144127449.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I really hope the Leafs win another Cup before a new team gets dropped into the GTA, but it's looking less and less likely. Story from Wyshynski at PD. **…and here are some other hockey links:** [Sidney Crosby happy he rested wrist rather than have surgery](http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/sidney-crosby-happy-he-rested-wrist-rather-than-have-surgery-1.2759952?cmp=rss&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) For his sake, I hope for the best. Story from CP at CBC. [Daniel Alfredsson getting encouragement to return to Wings](http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/daniel-alfredsson-getting-encouragement-to-return-to-wings-1.2759652?cmp=rss&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The team is waiting until mid-September to see how the old man is feeling. Story from the AP at CBC. [Stephane Quintal named new NHL Department of Player Safety boss](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/stephane-quintal-named-new-nhl-department-of-player-safety-boss-174346237.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I hope he continues to do those Shanaban videos. Story from Wyshynski at PD.