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# Wednesday’s FTB: Hit ‘Em With The Four
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/wednesdays-ftb-hit-em-with-the-four-toronto-maple-leafs-links-and-news/
- Published: 2017-08-09T10:00:03.000Z
- Updated: 2017-08-09T10:00:03.000Z
- Description: That and more in today’s links.
- Author: Acting the Fulemin
- Tags: #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50

Happy Wednesday, y’all. It may be warm outside, but we have ice-cold hockey content coming your way, with #18 on the Top 25 Under 25 followed by Women’s Hockey Wednesday. And of course, our daily links. See below.

### ICYMI

[Kevin: Top 25 Under 25 #19, Andrew Nielsen](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2017-toronto-maple-leafs-top-25-under-25-andrew-nielsen-checks-in-at-19/) The Marlies defender with the booming shot clocks in at 19th.

[Katya: Pipeline Updates](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/look-at-all-those-wingers-toronto-maple-leafs-depth-chart-and-pipeline-list-updates/) We updated our document tracking exactly who is in the organization.

[Katya: William Nylander Is One Of Kronwall’s Stars](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-william-nylander-is-one-of-niklas-kronwall-stars/) William Nylander is joining a bunch of Swedish NHLers for an exhibition game, and he’s definitely one of the team’s best. Willie’s come a long way.

### Around the NHL

[The Sporting News: “Auston Matthews” Rapper SVDVM On Hit Song, Maple Leafs Fandom](http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/news/auston-matthews-song-svdvm-toronto-maple-leafs-hit-them-with-the-four/1b6ow6bkg7bkv1fe6jowt0kfpq?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) HIT ‘EM WITH THE FOUR LIKE AUSTON MATTHEWS

[Matchsticks and Gasoline: Flames Top 25 Under 25 #19, David Rittich](https://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/2017/8/8/16104398/calgary-flames-top-25-under-25-19-david-rittich?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Other sites are also ranking their prospects. This entry features a Swedish goalie distinguishing himself in the AHL.

[Copper and Blue: Oilers Top 25 Under 25 #25, Bogdan Yakimov](https://www.coppernblue.com/2017/8/8/16111002/25-under-25-bogdan-yakimov-edmonton-oilers-bakersfield-condors-khl-prospect-top-25-under-25?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) He’s large! He’s a centre! He can’t skate! Wait, that last thing is bad.

[Arctic Ice Hockey: Jets Top 25 Under 25 #23, Logan Stanley](https://www.arcticicehockey.com/2017/8/8/16111326/top-25-under-25-number-23-logan-stanley-winnipeg-jets-prospect-windsor-spitfirst?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) When the Jets drafted Stanley in 2016 our overlord Scott Wheeler [tweeted](https://twitter.com/scottcwheeler/status/746516577093296132?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) “The Winnipeg Jets just moved up to take a player whose ceiling is as a third pairing defenseman.” The Jets fans did not like it! Anyway yeah it turns out things aren’t going so well for Stanley.

[Broad Street Hockey: Flyers Top 25 Under 25 #19, Alex Lyon ](https://www.broadstreethockey.com/2017/8/8/16088156/alex-lyon-philadelphia-flyers-25-under-25-nhl-lehigh-valley-phantoms-ahl-goalie-analysis-prospects?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Lyon came off an impressive college goaltending career, but has struggled somewhat in the AHL.

[The Hockey News: How Does Crosby Measure Up To The All-Time Greats at 30?](http://www.thehockeynews.com/news/article/how-does-crosby-measure-up-to-the-all-time-greats-at-30?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) This is a simple look-at-the-hardware evaluation, but Sid sits comfortably in the top five all time. Gotta wonder how much closer he could have come to Gretzky if he’d been healthier, though.

Feel free to add your own links in the comments.