> ## 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]: Leafs Babcocked and Loaded - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/wednesdays-ftb-leafs-babcocked-and-loaded-buffalo-comes-up-flaccid/ - Published: 2015-05-21T09:47:45.000Z - Updated: 2015-05-21T09:47:45.000Z - Description: BABS. ALL. DAY. - Author: Phyllis Kessel - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50 I'll never forget where I was when it was announced that the Leafs are the metaphorical prettiest girl at the metaphorical dance. Shanahan and Dubas went out and got their man. Welcome to Toronto, Mike Babcock. Sorry in advance for the eight years of cock puns (and thank you to [those who donated their puns](https://twitter.com/phylliskessel13/status/601139271471386624?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) for this post). "If the Leafs sign Babcock we're committed to being the smuggest people in the entire world about it." -Chemmy Yes. Yes we are. **The Babcock-tease is Over** [What would the Leafs be getting in Mike Babcock?](http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2015/05/19/what-would-the-leafs-be-getting-in-mike-babcock/?utm%5Fmedium=twitter&utm%5Fsource=twitterfeed) \- Anthony Petrielli [Mike Babcock chose to climb the highest mountain](http://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2015/05/20/mike-babcock-chose-to-climb-the-highest-mountain-arthur.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)\- Bruce Arthur [Maple Leafs give Mike Babcock his biggest challenge](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/maple-leafs-give-mike-babcock-his-biggest-challenge/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- Chris Johnston [Babcock's impact on Sabres, Red Wings, Maple Leafs](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/babcocks-impact-on-sabres-red-wings-maple-leafs/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- Elliotte Friedman [Mike Babcock leaves Red Wings, signs with Maple Leafs ](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2015/5/20/8630081/mike-babcock-leaves-red-wings-signs-with-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)\- Winging it in Motown [The end of the Mike Babcock era: A Red Wings fan's thoughts](http://www.wingingitinmotown.com/2015/5/20/8632237/the-end-of-the-mike-babcock-era-a-red-wings-fans-thoughts?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- Winging it in Motown [Sabres front office "livid" about how Babcock handled last two days](http://www.diebytheblade.com/2015/5/20/8632217/sabres-front-office-livid-about-how-babcock-last-two-days?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- Die by the Blade [Toronto Maple Leafs hire Mike Babcock as head coach](http://theleafsnation.com/2015/5/20/toronto-maple-leafs-hire-mike-babcock-as-head-coach?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- The Leafs Nation [Initial thoughts on what Mike Babcock means for Toronto](http://theleafsnation.com/2015/5/20/initial-thoughts-on-what-mike-babcock-means-for-toronto?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- The Leafs Nation [Mike Babcock faces a challenge, and that's how he wants it ](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/mike-babcocks-facing-a-challenge-all-right-and-thats-how-he-wants-it/article24531643/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)\- James Mirtle [Babcock to the Leafs a bad thing? Only if you don't like winning ](http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/babcock-to-the-leafs-a-bad-thing-only-if-you-dont-like-winning/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)\- The Hockey News [Summarizing the Detroit media's take on Babcock's departure ](http://kuklaskorner.com/tmr/comments/summarizing-the-detroit-medias-takes-on-babcocks-departure?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)\- Kuklas Korner **Game Recaps** [Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2015/5/21/8632215/2015-nhl-playoffs-game-16-recap-kucherovs-ot-winner-gives-bolts-2-1?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2015/5/20/8633105/rangers-vs-lightning-recap-rangers-tie-it-late-in-game-3-but-fall?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Blue Seat Blogs](http://blueseatblogs.com/2015/05/21/goal-breakdown-sloppy-defense-leads-to-overtime-loss-for-rangers-in-game-three/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) **Outside the Centre of the Hockey Universe** [Don Sweeney named general manager of the Bruins](http://www.stanleycupofchowder.com/2015/5/20/8629249/don-sweeney-named-general-manager-of-the-bruins?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- Stanley Cup of Chowder [Andrew Hammond signed to 3 year deal](http://www.silversevensens.com/2015/5/20/8629563/andrew-hammond-signed-to-3-year-deal?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- Silver Seven [Shaw's head-butt goal remarkable, but disallowed](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/nhl-twt/) \- NHL.com [Martin Brodeur named assistant general manager of St. Louis Blues](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/martin-brodeur-named-assistant-general-manager-of-st--louis-blues-223448071.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- Puck Daddy [The dangers of dumping the puck out](https://jenlc13.wordpress.com/2015/05/19/clearing-the-defensive-zone-the-dangers-of-dumping-the-puck-out/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) \- Jen LC