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# [Tuesday's FTB] We're Going On A Road Trip
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/tuesdays-ftb-were-going-on-a-road-trip/
- Published: 2013-08-13T10:00:05.000Z
- Updated: 2013-08-13T10:00:05.000Z
- Description: Bring your runners.
- Author: J.P. Nikota
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27

OK, so [today we're going on a road trip to Stride Nation](http://www.stridenation.com/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), an SBN site about running of all types. The comments in this FTB are closed, so we're bringing all our hockey talk over there.

[Something positive](http://theleafsnation.com/2013/8/12/something-positive?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Well, look at that. Ryan Fancey tells us a few things he thinks bode well for the Leafs.

[There's no reason to fret, you know, about unsigned Nazem Kadri](http://theleafsnation.com/2013/8/12/theres-no-reason-to-fret-you-know-about-unsigned-nazem-kadri?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Yeah, no one is freaking out around here.

[Steve Kasper does not know how statistical analysis works](http://theleafsnation.com/2013/8/12/steve-kasper-does-not-know-how-statistical-analysis-works?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Cam Charron doesn't like what he read.

[A quick interview with Maple Leafs Director of Pro Scouting Steve Kasper](http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2013/08/12/a-quick-interview-with-director-of-pro-scouting-steve-kasper/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

MLHS' Alec Brownscombe chatted with Maple Leafs Director of Pro Scouting Steve Kasper yesterday. As you might expect, there isn't much patience for stats or even specific answers.

[Quebec Major Junior hockey prospect, 16, dies after collapsing](http://www.cbc.ca/sports/story/2013/08/12/ns-hockey-player-dies.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
ICYMI, this is a really sad story that emerged yesterday. I can't imagine what his friends and family are going through. Story from CBC Sports.

[A hockey game, or a hockey season, as theatre](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/08/09/a-hockey-game-or-a-hockey-season-as-theatre/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
Cam Charron investigates the role of narratives in hockey coverage.

[Are the Ottawa Senators “Nashville north” or “Phoenix north”?](http://blogs.thescore.com/nhl/2013/08/12/are-the-ottawa-senators-nashville-north-or-phoenix-north/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
I'm going with 'Phoenix North', because they've been on the verge of folding before. Wait, maybe Nashville has too, and I just can't remember. Are they now? I know things aren't good. Anyway, this article is from Cam Charron at BHS.

[Sabermetric Research: Is there evidence for a "hot hand" effect?](http://blog.philbirnbaum.com/2013/07/is-there-evidence-for-hot-hand-effect.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com#links)  
Phil Birnbaum has some great blog posts, even if this one's a bit old.

[Jody Shelley retires, joins Blue Jackets as broadcaster](http://www.broadstreethockey.com/2013/8/9/4606192/jody-shelley-retirement?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)  
The anti-goon crowd is going to be even further drowned out by the on-air voice of one more former thug. I guess he's only broadcasting in Columbus. Article from Travis Hughes.