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# Tuesday's FTB: The Leafs go west
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/edmonton-is-the-vacation-spot-for-hockey-players-this-winter/
- Published: 2024-01-16T11:45:32.000Z
- Updated: 2024-01-16T13:28:47.000Z
- Description: Because it wasn't cold enough in Toronto, they are visiting Edmonton.
- Author: Species
- Tags: From The Branches

It's time for another big road trip for the Maple Leafs, and more late night games! While you might be thinking about boarding a plane and flying to a tropical island, the Leafs decided this was the perfect time to visit lovely Edmonton, a city that still believes in the dream of the 1980's, and where today's forecast high temperature is a balmy -16°C.

Tuesday: Leafs vs. Edmonton Oilers @ 9:00 p.m. ET  
Thursday: Leafs vs. Calgary Flames @ 9:00 p.m. ET  
Saturday: Leafs vs. Vancouver Canucks @ 4:00 p.m. PT (LOLNUCKS)  
Sunday: Leafs vs. Seattle Kraken @ 9:00 p.m. ET

Yes, it's the annual Western Canada +Seattle road trip and you will have to stay up late to watch the Leafs several times in the next few days. Make sure to pencil in those pregame naps to your calendar.

We'll have our preview of tonight's game up later today, probably after noon as I'm not sure when the Leafs will actually have their morning skate out there.

## Other News

Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis has (almost) left the building.

> In his postgame media availability, Elvis Merzlikins said that he requested a trade. [#CBJ](https://twitter.com/hashtag/CBJ?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Coby Maeir (@CobyMaeir) [January 15, 2024](https://twitter.com/CobyMaeir/status/1746999753836007819?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Terry Ryan goes out with fists flying on 47th birthday in surprise return to pro hockey | CBC NewsIt was an emotional day for Terry Ryan, as the former first-round draft pick made an unexpected return to professional hockey on his 47th birthday.![](https://www.cbc.ca/a/apple-touch-icon.png)CBCRyan Cooke![](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7084009.1705333457!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpeg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/terry-ryan.jpeg)](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/terry-ryan-growlers-comeback-1.7083814?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Jagr, Smyth lead IIHF Hall of Fame Class of 2024 | NHL.com4th-leading goal-scorer in NHL history, 2002 Olympic gold medalist for Canada among those being honored in May![](https://www.nhl.com/assets/icons/fav/nhl/favicon-apple-touch-icon.png)NHL logoDerek Van Diest![](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_ratio16_9-size50/v1705354393/prd/rpm7ms0qk2xizudk5tez.jpg)](https://www.nhl.com/news/jaromir-jagr-ryan-smyth-elected-to-iihf-hall-of-fame?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin to enter NHL/NHLPA Player’s Assistance ProgramNichushkin, 28, will take his second leave of absence from the team in the last year.![](https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/apple-touch-icon.png)Daily FaceoffNaftali Clinton![](https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/_next/image?url=https://publish.dailyfaceoff.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/USATSI_19620024_168383996_lowres.jpg&w=1200&q=75)](https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/colorado-avalanche-forward-valeri-nichushkin-to-enter-nhl-nhlpa-players-assistance-program?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[NHL, PWHL announce rosters for 3-on-3 Showcase during All-Star Thursday | NHL.comPlayers from all 6 teams in women’s league will compete in 20-minute game![](https://www.nhl.com/assets/icons/fav/nhl/favicon-apple-touch-icon.png)NHL logoNHL Public Relations![](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_ratio16_9-size50/v1705344096/prd/ppizp3temtxzbfsioexp.png)](https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-pwhl-announce-rosters-for-3-on-3-showcase-during-all-star-thursday?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

> Hold on, what even was that!?   
>  
> Matt Brown just unveiled a groundbreaking new hockey move, and we were front-row witnesses to its debut! 😳 [#ECHL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ECHL?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)   
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> 📺: [https://t.co/qJMZm4VxTY](https://t.co/qJMZm4VxTY?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/Pss9BBqsES](https://t.co/Pss9BBqsES?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — FloHockey (@FloHockey) [January 16, 2024](https://twitter.com/FloHockey/status/1747085092600627253?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Stay warm today.