> ## 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. # [Thursday's FTB]: Blue and white team to beat the Habs - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/wednesdays-ftb-blue-and-white-team-to-beat-the-habs/ - Published: 2015-04-30T10:16:54.000Z - Updated: 2015-04-30T10:16:54.000Z - Description: The 2nd round commences. Time for more hockey. - Author: Arvind S - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01 ##### Playoff Links [Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning Recap](http://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/en/recap?id=2014030127&navid=DL%7CNHL%7Chome&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Ben Bishop carries Lightning to rematch with Canadiens - Cross Checks Blog - ESPN](http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/%5F/id/36476/ben-bishop-carries-lightning-to-rematch-with-canadiens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Ben Bishop silences his critics by carrying the Lightning to a second-round rematch with the Habs. [Bishop shuts out Red Wings, Lightning move on](http://www.rawcharge.com/2015/4/29/8518371/2015-nhl-playoffs-game-7-recap-bishop-shuts-out-red-wings-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- Raw Charge [The End: Lightning 2 - Red Wings 0](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2015/4/29/8518645/the-end?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- Winging it in Motown [2nd round Preview - Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning](http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/12790401/montreal-canadiens-vs-tampa-bay-lightning?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Canadiens and Lightning didn't exactly set the playoffs on fire in the first round, but their clash in the second round is setting up to be sizzling. ##### General Hockey Links [Babcock won't address his future, but questions Wings' composition ](http://espn.go.com/blog/nhl/post/%5F/id/36481/babcock-wont-address-his-future-but-questions-wings-composition?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Detroit coach Mike Babcock was in no mood to talk about his future after Game 7, but he did raise some questions about the Wings' future. [Alex Ovechkin, Carey Price and John Tavares named finalists for Hart Trophy](http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/12789328/alex-ovechkin-carey-price-john-tavares-named-finalists-hart-trophy?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Price likely to win it. [KHL standout Artemi Panarin, Chicago Blackhawks agree to two-year deal](http://espn.go.com/chicago/nhl/story/%5F/id/12790347/khl-standout-artemi-panarin-chicago-blackhawks-agree-two-year-deal?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) If the Blackhawks lack anything, its skilled forwards [St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong, coach Ken Hitchcock both still digesting playoff flop](http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/12781859/st-louis-blues-gm-doug-armstrong-coach-ken-hitchcock-digesting-playoff-flop?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong and coach Ken Hitchcock sat side by side, presenting a united front for a franchise bleeding from its latest playoff flop. [Pittsburgh Penguins GM Jim Rutherford bullish on future](http://espn.go.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/12781720/pittsburgh-penguins-gm-jim-rutherford-bullish-future?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Penguins general manager Jim Rutherford is "disappointed in what happened this year" but likes his squad's chances moving forward. [Ilya Kovalchuk to captain Russia at hockey world championship](http://espn.go.com/olympics/hockey/story/%5F/id/12779488/ilya-kovalchuk-captain-russia-hockey-world-championship?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Former New Jersey Devils player Ilya Kovalchuk says he will captain the Russian national team at this year's hockey world championship. [Top 23 NHL restricted free agents to watch - Sportsnet.ca](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/restricted-free-agents-2015-nhl-contract-nazem-kadri-jonathan-bernier-derek-stepan-mark-stone-braden-holtby-tarasenko-hamilton-nyquist-schultz/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) None of these guys will be moved [Top 15 NHL unrestricted free agents of 2015 - Sportsnet.ca](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/2015-nhl-unrestricted-free-agents-contract-years-cody-franson-mike-ribiero-antoine-vermette-mike-green-justin-williams/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Dubnyk at #1 is bizarre. [Canucks GM Benning wants to improve ‘on the fly’ - Sportsnet.ca](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/canucks-gm-benning-wants-to-improve-on-the-fly/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Vancouver Canucks know the have work to do to improve the roster, but rather than go for an all-out rebuild and accept sinking in the standings, they'll try to improve while staying strong. [Murray staying on as Senators' GM - Video - TSN](http://www.tsn.ca/video/murray-staying-on-as-senators-gm-1.270472?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Off-Season Game Plan: Arizona Coyotes - TSN](http://www.tsn.ca/off-season-game-plan-arizona-coyotes-1.270395?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ##### Leafs and Marlies Links [Why Babcock is a bad fit for the Maple Leafs - Sportsnet.ca](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/why-babcock-is-a-bad-fit-for-the-maple-leafs/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Whenever the Red Wings season comes to a close, talk of Mike Babcock heading to Toronto will ramp up. He's a great coach, but there are a few reasons he might not be the right fit for the Leafs. [Marlies End Winning Streak, Fail To Sweep Griffins | The LeafsNation](http://theleafsnation.com/2015/4/29/marlies-end-winning-streak-fail-to-sweep-griffins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [The Steve Dangle Podcast - Apr 29, 2015 - Dash Cams | The LeafsNation](http://theleafsnation.com/2015/4/29/the-steve-dangle-podcast-apr-29-2015-dash-cams?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [The Case for Drafting Dylan Strome | The LeafsNation](http://theleafsnation.com/2015/4/29/the-case-for-drafting-dylan-strome?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Once again, not a terribly detailed article.