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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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01:21:06

Episode 165 - In Depth on Atlantic Contenders

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2022/01/23

Today we go in-depth on the top teams in the Atlantic (aside from the Leafs) and their strengths, weaknesses, and how the Leafs match up with them. Timestamps The Tampa Bay Lightning [5:09] Florida Panthers [43:55] Boston Bruins [1:05:12]

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01:12:01

Episode 164 - Leafs Weekly Recap and Mitch Marner's...

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2022/01/16

Today we discuss: Assorted trends from the last 3 games [3:05] Muzzin + Guy struggling [11:26] Is Timothy Liljegren ready for a 2nd pairing role (probably not) [19:55] The pleasant surprise of the forward depth [23:45] What are the Leafs regaining with Mitch Marner’s return [27:25] John Chayka’s kind of weird open letter in Sportico [42:39]

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01:28:16

Episode 163 - Around the Atlantic Cellar-Dwellers

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2022/01/09

Today we discuss: The Leafs game against the Avalanche and the test that faces them over the road trip [0:47] Some awesome plays by Cale Makar [9:00] The Detroit Red Wings [18:25] The Buffalo Sabres [39:37] The Ottawa Senators [54:05] The Montreal Canadiens [1:15:11] Bad Take of the Week [1:23:00]

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00:42:22

Episode 162 - The Leafs play a game!

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2022/01/03

We talk about the Leafs win against an undermanned Ottawa, Nick Ritchie, and our skepticism that Ilya Mikeheyev is any different to before.

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00:32:04

Episode 161 - COVID Cancellations, Paul Maurice...

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2021/12/19

Today we discuss: The COVID cancellations sweeping the NHL [0:57] Paul Maurice resigning as the Jets head coach [9:37] Jason Spezza's suspension getting reduced from 6 games to 4 [18:46] The general state of the Leafs recently, and their play without Mitch Marner [20:49]

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01:01:55

Episode 160 - Marc Bergevin and Jim Benning Fired...

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2021/12/12

Today we discuss: The Habs firing Marc Bergevin [2:45] The Canucks firing Jim Benning [26:17] The Jason Spezza suspension [50:22]

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00:52:02

Episode 159 - Three Positive Surprises Powering the...

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2021/12/05

Today we talk about a few positive developments helping the Leafs this season. In particular, we discuss: John Tavares' resurgence [3:15] Michael Bunting as a third wheel on a top line [15:10] Jack Campbell's Vezina campaign [27:25]

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01:35:49

Episode 158 - Our Thoughts Through 20 Games (With Ian...

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2021/11/21

Today we discuss a whole host of things, including our general thoughts on the state of the team, Pierre Engvall, Rasmus Sandin, and more. To do so, we brought on our friend, Ian Tulloch, who writes for MapleLeafsHotStove.com and is a long-standing member of Leafs Twitter.

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00:53:16

Episode 158 - Taking Chances & Liljegren/Sandin...

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2021/11/14

Today we discuss: The Leafs' ability to convert on their chances [3:14] The development of Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren [23:26] Ondrej Kase and whether we should re-adjust lines to give him Top 6 minutes [35:35] John Tortorella's bad take about Connor McDavid [47:30] Side note: I mention a stat from HockeyViz early on where the Leafs have 42 xG and 27 actual goals (the Leafs have scored 43 goals per NHL.com). This is clearly incorrect. This stat is for 5v5; the HockeyViz chart I was using

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00:57:04

Episode 157 - Rielly Contract + Holl Rumours

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2021/11/07

Today we discuss: The Morgan Rielly contract [4:00] Petr Mrazek's latest injury [23:18] The success of the Leafs budget 3rd line [28:30] Justin Holl trade rumours [37:00] Have our opinions on the Leafs changed? [48:37]

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00:42:03

Episode 156 - A No Good, Very Bad Week

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2021/10/24

Today we discuss: The Rangers game [1:05] The San Jose game [3:00] The Pittsburgh debacle [6:07] Jake Muzzin's bad start [14:00] The toxic cloud surrounding Mitch Marner discourse [19:32] What the Leafs can do from here [27:15] The bad take of the week [37:09]

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01:12:59

Episode 155 - Thoughts on the first week

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2021/10/17

Today we discuss what’s gone well and poorly for the Leafs in their opening week. Timestamps: The Petr Mrazek injury [1:40] Jack Campbell’s strong start [5:01] The Leafs’ best skater so far (surprise, it’s William Nylander) [10:34] The shutdown line of David Kampf, Ondrej Kase, and Pierre Engvall, their success, and the possible galaxy braining of 5v5 ice-time allocations [18:52] Possible changes in the Leafs’ offensive shot choices and their implications [29:25] A tale of two complementary left

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01:11:32

Episode 154 - Painkillers in the NHL and Preseason...

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2021/10/03

Today we discuss: Robin Lehner’s accusations of NHL teams handling of prescription drugs/painkillers habits with their players [0:55] Our thoughts on the Leafs preseason so far [18:55]. Subtopics include John Tavares, the Leafs plethora of LW options, and the difficulty in cracking the roster for Timothy Liljegren and Nick Robertson Sheldon Keefe’s extension [1:09:08] Audio note: there is some humming from my AC unit present in the audio.

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00:54:47

Episode 153 - Questions Facing the Leafs

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2021/09/12

Today we discuss: The Leafs plethora of depth forwards - [1:35] The choice the Leafs have made by not making a choice about Morgan Rielly - [31:00] The All or Nothing documentary - [45:00]

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02:42:22

Episode 152 - Around the NHL (Part 2)

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2021/08/29

Episode 152 - Around the NHL (Part 2) by Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

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02:35:56

Episode 151 - Around the League (part 1)

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2021/08/15

Episode 151 - Around the League (part 1) by Arvind, Acting the Fulemin

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01:08:00

Episode 150 - Leafs Free Agency Review

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2021/07/30

Today we discuss the Leafs free agency moves and our thoughts on them, as well as their implications for the broader team-building strategy. Specifically, we chat about: Petr Mrazek [1:10] Michael Bunting [10:22] David Kämpf [28:10] A host of smaller signings for the Marlies / Leafs depth [42:04] An optimistic look at why things aren’t that bad for the Leafs [59:15]

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00:59:19

Episode 149 - Jared McCann Trade & Expansion Plans

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2021/07/18

Today we discuss: Jared McCann and our thoughts on him [1:06] The logic of the Leafs in the expansion draft, choosing to protect Holl over Kerfoot and McCann [6:58] Some of the weird moves that have been made around the league in recent days [25:58]

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01:38:40

Episode 148 - Top 10 U22 NHL Players

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2021/07/06

Today, we continue an annual tradition and rank the top 10 U22 players in the NHL. It’s a long one, so enjoy! Timestamps: The players who just missed the top 10 [6:04] Rank #10 (Cole Caufield) [13:57] Rank #9 (Dylan Cozens) [20:56] Rank #8 (Alexis Lafreniére) [29:40] Rank #7 (Jason Robertson) [35:22] Rank #6 (Brady Tkachuk) [42:46] Rank #5 (Nick Suzuki) [52:45] Rank #3 - tie (Quinn Hughes) [1:05:33] Rank #3 - tie (Jack Hughes) [1:14:42] Rank #2 (Miro Heiskanen) [1:21:00] Rank #1 (Andrei Svechnikov)

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01:12:53

Episode 147 - Sabres Trade Targets + Discussion (with...

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2021/06/13

Today we discuss: 1:02 - Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, and what the Sabres want for both 23:34 - what went wrong for the Sabres in their rebuild 29:30 - Dahlin and Cozens 35:13 - What specifically caused the huge issues the Sabres saw this past season 37:00 - How can the Sabres sell another rebuild to fans 42:05 - Our expectations for the Atlantic Division next year 1:00:30 - How did the divisional format this year impact stats There are some audio issues around 36 minutes, but they don't persist.

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