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Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

The official podcast of PensionPlanPuppets.com. Arvind and Acting the Fulemin take you around the world of hockey and the NHL, with a focus on the Toronto Maple Leafs

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01:13:29

Episode 107 - Racial Inequality and the NHL

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2020/06/07

Today we discuss: Black Lives Matter, systemic injustice, and hockey [0:28] Comparing the NHL and NBA’s plans to return to play [47:42] The PPP Top 25 Under 25 [57:53] If you’re looking to help: Various ways to donate your time / effort to BLM (https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/) A Toronto-specific template to email your elected official to discuss the police budget (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1roduncOZ_y0C_oWIMIQ6yV-13fZqck0i54RZoPSwYBw/mobilebasic) Donating to the Movement for Black

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00:52:41

Episode 106 - 24 Team Playoffs, Adam Brooks re-signing

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2020/05/24

Today, we discuss: Adam Brooks’ new deal [1:00] The proposed (and tentatively accepted) 24 team NHL playoff structure [9:31] The Columbus Blue Jackets (the expected Leafs opponent in the play-in round) [27:35] Does it make sense to call Nick Robertson up for the playoffs [35:59]

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00:59:59

Episode 105 - Mikko Lehtonen signed, Paul McFarland...

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2020/05/10

Today we discuss: The Mikko Lehtonen signing [4:34] Arvind revisits Esa Lindell theory [33:39] Paul McFarland leaving the Leafs, and their PP [40:15]

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00:51:17

Episode 104 - Is a good Marner trade possible, NHL...

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2020/05/03

Today we discuss: NHL playoff plans and lottery plans [1:41] Can the Leafs trade Marner and end off the better for it? [22:47] Are new aging curves that say players are essentially always declining from when they enter the league incorrect [44:03]

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00:55:27

Episode 103 - Plans to re-start the NHL

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2020/04/26

Today we discuss: How do the reported plans for finishing the NHL season help/hurt the Leafs [2:00] Micah McCurdy of Hockeyviz has a new Isolated xG impact model - how do various Leafs look? [22:14] Auston Matthews might be a top 5 player? [34:42] Arvind gets annoyed at people running simulations [48:56]

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01:00:20

Episode 102 - Offseason Planning

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2020/04/19

We talk about: The likely salary cap [0:42] The Leafs goaltender succession plan (or lack thereof) [6:00] The necessity to clear out room, likely by trading a forward [30:41] Fulemin presents his unified theory of hockey disagreements [55:01]

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01:04:32

Episode 101 - Why bad teams stay bad

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2020/04/12

Today, we discuss the types of mistakes teams make, deep dive on the situations that make teams like the Oilers and Sabres consistently poor, and offer a refinement on the stars ‘n scrubs team-building mentality.

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01:34:07

Episode 100 - Top 10 U22 Players in the NHL

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2020/04/05

Today, we discuss: The Leafs ELC moves [1:02] The Top 10 21 and under players in the NHL [8:22]

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02:09:25

Episode 99 - Around the NHL (Part 2)

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2020/03/29

Here is Part 2 of our look around the NHL, from Minnesota to Winnipeg (alphabetically).

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02:10:15

Episode 98 - Around the NHL (Part 1)

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2020/03/22

We go around the NHL alphabetically, and discuss teams from Anaheim to LA. Part 2 will be next week's episode.

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01:14:30

Episode 97 - Time for Social Distancing

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2020/03/15

On this episode, we discuss the NHL's decision to suspend the season, and answer listener questions.

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01:10:10

Episode 96 - Time Machines and Playoff Structure Changes

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2020/03/07

Today we discuss: The week that was [0:21] What changes would Kyle Dubas make if he could go back in a time machine [25:40] Pierre LeBrun’s bad take about the playoffs [52:59] The stupidity of looking at the record of teams when scoring first [1:03:47]

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01:05:41

Episode 95 - Winning Cures All

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2020/03/01

Today we discuss: The Leafs’ strong week [2:35] Chris Pronger’s caveman reaction to William Nylander’s through-the-legs goal [10:26] The criticism of Mitch Marner’s game that has popped up recently [19:39] Why we think Alex Kerfoot should stay on the third line [32:33] An overview of the Florida Panthers [47:11] Our bad takes of the week [55:36]

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00:53:25

Episode 94 - To Trade Or Not To Trade

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2020/02/24

Today we discuss the trade deadline and the moves the Leafs made (or didn't make)

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01:01:55

Episode 93 - Decisions, Decisions

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2020/02/16

Today, topics include: [0:59] The week that was for the Leafs [4:36] The Johnsson injury and what that means for the Leafs both off and on the ice. [13:09] The reported Jake Muzzin agreement [46:41] The Leafs game against Ottawa, and Tampa’s surge implying another Leafs - Bruins series.

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01:31:01

Episode 92 - Shoot First, Ask Questions Later

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2020/02/09

Today the podcast includes: Fulemin ranting about Tyson Barrie [0:29] (yes, 30 seconds in and we’re in full-blown rant mode) A recap of the week, including the gut punch loss to Florida [3:12], and the dispiriting Rangers loss [12:21] How much of the blame the Leafs can put on goaltending [16:42] The trade to acquire Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford [25:07] Can the Leafs acquire an upgrade on D (and the possible cap space shenanigans that let us do so) [33:13] The struggles

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01:09:24

Episode 91 - Defensive Choices

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2020/02/02

Today we discuss: The Leafs perfect week [1:24] The weirdness of Kasperi Kapanen's punishment [12:59] The pros and cons of Matt Dumba [21:23] The big decision the Leafs have to make in extending Jake Muzzin [36:18], and the knock on effects of doing so.

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01:59:51

Episode 90 - Bye Week Mailbag

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2020/01/26

We have a 2 hour long mailbag about everything Leafs for you today. Enjoy!

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01:09:07

Episode 89 - Goalie Troubles

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2020/01/19

Episode 89 - Goalie Troubles by Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

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01:12:14

Episode 88 - Defence Signings, Forward Trades

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2020/01/12

Today we discuss: The Marincin signing [1:33] The Holl signing [4:07] Evaluating the Leafs at midseason [8:25] Are Kapanen and Johnsson expendable [43:13]

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