From the Branches: Michel Therrien is our king

Happy Thursday, everyone! Here are some links for you. Also the Habs lost, again. Their season is slipping away. It's beautiful to watch. It doesn't look like Therrien is going anywhere, either.

Leafs News

5 Pens Thoughts: Scuderi waived, Polak and Boedker in trade rumors and more | PensBurgh

Pierre LeBrun says that Pittsburgh might be interested in Polak. On the one hand, yes. On the other hand, it's really in the Leafs' best interest for Pittsburgh to make it to the playoffs this season. On the other, other hand, an first round exit for Pittsburgh would really help that pick position. I'm torn.

Maple Leafs adjusting to life without long-time leader Dion Phaneuf | The Globe and Mail

Last Night's Games

Canadiens vs Avalanche Top Six Minutes: Another day, another loss | Eyes On The Prize

The EOTP crew is not having a good time this season. It's wonderful. Michel Therrien is the greatest. Oh, also this happened after the game:

Michel Therrien singles out P.K. Subban for the loss versus the Avalanche | Eyes On The Prize

Hahahahahahaha.

Congratulations to Zach Parise, who earns his 600th #NHL point (292-308) with the primary assist on Suter's #mnwild power-play goal.
— Minnesota Wild PR (@mnwildPR) February 18, 2016