> ## 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: The Offier Season - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/tuesdays-ftb-the-offier-season/ - Published: 2016-06-14T10:00:03.000Z - Updated: 2016-06-14T10:00:03.000Z - Description: No hockey for a while. - Author: Acting the Fulemin - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15 As the Pens luxuriate in the glow of victory, we're now into the true off-season where *nobody* in the NHL is playing, not just us. The time of hockey has ended for the season. Now is the time of banter and speculation. ### In Case You Missed It [Acha: Orlando Pride](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/orlando-pride/) Acha reflects on the awful attack in her city this weekend, and gives a call to action. [Scott: Final 2016 Draft Selection Order For All Seven Rounds](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/final-2016-nhl-draft-selection-order-for-all-seven-rounds/) Want to know who's picking 197th? Our Glorious Leader's got you covered. We have a lot of picks, about which we will have an enormous amount to say in the coming weeks. [Scott: PPP Bracket Challenge](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/ppp-bracket-challenge-and-playoff-predictions-results/) All hail Fallen Leafs, champion of the bracket. Gunnar dominated amongst the masthead crowd. I put my faith in the [Capitals](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/washington-capitals?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), so you can guess how that worked out. [Me: Insane Leafs Comparisons](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/insane-leafs-comparisons/) Come get a hideous look at my mental processes! ### The [Stanley Cup](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl-playoffs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Finals, Etc. [DGB: The Better Team Won The Stanley Cup](https://sports.vice.com/ca/article/down-goes-browns-weekend-review-the-better-team-won-the-stanley-cup?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) DGB shares his parting thoughts on the Final, Gordie Howe, and whatever the [Panthers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/florida-panthers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) are up to. [Deadspin: What Will Phil Kessel Do On His Day With The Cup?](http://deadspin.com/what-will-phil-kessel-do-on-his-day-with-the-stanley-cu-1781880128?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I don't know, but as per adhocrocket's suggestion yesterday, Scott should use site funds to send me to cover it. Come on, I'll do actual reporting and everything! Like, a little bit. [Today's Slapshot: Pittsburgh Penguins Plan Parade For Wednesday](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/pittsburgh-penguins-plan-parade-wednesday/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I eagerly await the day when "plan the parade" isn't mockery, but an actual direction Lou gives to a terrified city hall functionary. [Fear The Fin: Answering Your San Jose Sharks Questions](http://www.fearthefin.com/2016/6/13/11923364/fear-the-fin-chat-answering-your-san-jose-sharks-questions?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Gotta feel for the [Sharks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/san-jose-sharks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) followers. They, uh, they don't like Polak, for some reason. In other news, Marleau's the big does-he-come-back question; the article suggests there might not be much of a market for him should the Sharks try to sell. [Copper And Blue: Dear Justin Schultz](http://www.coppernblue.com/2016/6/13/11916978/dear-justin-schultz?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The [Oilers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/edmonton-oilers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) fanbase has very complex feelings about Schultz winning the Cup. ### Other NHL Stuff [Broad Street Hockey: 2017 Stanley Cup Odds](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2016/6/13/11925148/2017-stanley-cup-odds-nhl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The [Penguins](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/pittsburgh-penguins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) are favourites to repeat as champions (8/1) and we're favourites to repeat as not-champions (66/1.) We ought to be near the bottom and part of it is governed by what will lure betting traffic, but I suspect we're going to finish above the [Canucks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/vancouver-canucks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) next year unless someone loans Benning a brain. [St. Louis Game Time: Blues Hire Mike Yeo As Assistant Coach, Head Coach For 2017-18](http://www.stlouisgametime.com/2016/6/13/11922760/st-louis-blues-hire-mike-yeo-as-associate-coach-head-coach-for-2017?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Ken Hitchcock is slated to retire after 2016-17, so the [Blues](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/st-louis-blues?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) have taken the unusual step of both hiring a new assistant coach and anointing that coach Hitchcock's successor. Perhaps more oddly, they picked a guy whose playoff appearances as a coach have all ended with his team being eliminated by the [Blackhawks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/chicago-blackhawks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). Isn't that what you finally managed to *not* do, guys? [Litter Box Cats: Breaking Down The New Duds, Part 4 - The Panther Shield](http://www.litterboxcats.com/2016/6/13/11862388/florida-panthers-nhl-hockey-new-logo-uniforms-sweaters-rebrand-shield-cats?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Litter Box Cats are getting *really* detailed in their analysis of the Panthers' new aesthetic. FWIW, I think the new shield looks awesome. Finally, via Twitter: it looks like the Ducks have decided to replace the man they replaced Randy Carlyle with....with Randy Carlyle. > I'm hearing candidates for the [@AnaheimDucks](https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) head coaching job are being told Randy Carlyle will be the choice. Coached their 5+ years. > > — Bucci Mane (@Buccigross) [June 14, 2016](https://twitter.com/Buccigross/status/742525141658304512?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Expect the Anaheim Ducks to announce the return of Randy Carlyle as head coach tomorrow. > > — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) [June 14, 2016](https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/742541790641786881?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Don't worry, Ducks fans. Dave Nonis is on hand for when Carlyle's coaching gets Bob Murray fired. As always, feel free to add your own links.