> ## 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. # Friday FTB: Another back to back weekend - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/friday-ftb-another-back-to-back-weekend/ - Published: 2024-11-08T11:00:03.000Z - Updated: 2024-11-08T12:34:36.000Z - Description: The Leafs play two divisional rivals in two days. - Author: Hardev - Tags: From The Branches There was a lot of news on Thursday, so let's jump into it. Up first, it looks like Matthews might not play this weekend while he's out day-to-day. [Matthews uncertain for Maple Leafs on Friday because of upper-body injury | NHL.comForward’s status for back-to-back games this weekend ‘to be determined still’![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-apple-touch-icon-8.png)NHL logoDave McCarthy![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/d8junn9hixbullyvsyjy.jpg)](https://www.nhl.com/news/auston-matthews-injury-status-update-november-7-2024?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Insider Trading continued the Matthews injury talk, and extended the conversation to the Predators terrible start despite trying to get better in the offseason. [Early Trading: How long are Toronto Maple Leafs going to be without Auston Matthews? | TSNTSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston has the latest on injured Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, including how long the superstar could be sidelined and the level of concern in Nashville with the team’s poor start.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-15.png)TSNTSN.ca Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/early-trading-1-2201454-1731000997501.jpeg)](https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/early-trading-how-long-are-toronto-maple-leafs-going-to-be-without-auston-matthews-1.2201453?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Craig Berube spoke about Max Pacioretty's physical play in the early part of the season and how it's helped the team. [Craig Berube on Max Pacioretty’s physical play to start the season: “It rubs off on the whole team, and physicality is an important part of our game”After Thursday’s practice, head coach Craig Berube discussed Auston Matthews’ status, the plan for Connor Dewar and Jani Hakanpaa, David Kampf’s recent play, and Max Domi’s defensive commitment. Practice Lines – Nov. 7 Lines at Leafs practice Knies – Domi – Marner Pacioretty – Tavares – Nylander McMann – Holmberg – Robertson Lorentz – Kampf – Reaves Rielly \[…\]![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/MLHS-LOGO2-EMBLEM-500x500-2.png)Maple Leafs HotstoveMLHS Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/berube-leafs-prac-pre-opener.jpg)](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2024/11/07/craig-berube-on-max-paciorettys-physical-play-to-start-the-season/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Here's Anthony with another diagnosis on the Leafs so far. [Leafs Notebook: Early surprises, lineup thoughts, power play adjustments, and the roster decisions aheadWith the Maple Leafs sitting at 7-5-2 through 14 games, we examined the positives and areas for improvement earlier today. Now, it’s time to examine the individual performances, lineup decisions, possible adjustments, and the upcoming roster crunch in more detail in the Notes, Quotes, and Five Things. Notes – When Oliver Ekman-Larsson went to Florida, \[…\]![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/MLHS-LOGO2-EMBLEM-500x500-4.png)Maple Leafs HotstoveAnthony Petrielli![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/max-pacioretty-leafs-1.jpg)](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2024/11/07/toronto-maple-leafs-notebook-early-surprises-lineup-power-play-roster-crunch/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Toronto Sceptres unveiled their new jerseys along with the rest of the PWHL. I think Toronto's jersey is among the best > Every thread, every detail. [pic.twitter.com/Ll55ZmltDO](https://t.co/Ll55ZmltDO?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Sceptres (@PWHL\_Toronto) [November 7, 2024](https://twitter.com/PWHL%5FToronto/status/1854636013693411732?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > ✨🌀🌪️ [pic.twitter.com/fQuPnZYmop](https://t.co/fQuPnZYmop?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Sarah Nurse (@nursey16) [November 7, 2024](https://twitter.com/nursey16/status/1854665955634561213?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) And a very emotional walk down memory lane for some of the stars of the PWHL. > Best surprise EVER. 🥹 [https://t.co/l9wkET7I3d](https://t.co/l9wkET7I3d?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Sceptres (@PWHL\_Toronto) [November 7, 2024](https://twitter.com/PWHL%5FToronto/status/1854615291805802809?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Leafs prospect Ben Danford did an interview with Mark Masters. Definitely worth the watch. > Leafs prospect Ben Danford on: > > 🏒Overcoming rookie camp concussion > 🏒Video sessions with Jake Muzzin > 🏒Being named [@Oshawa\_Generals](https://twitter.com/Oshawa%5FGenerals?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) captain > 🏒Invite to John Tavares' cottage > 🏒Shooting more in [@OHLHockey](https://twitter.com/OHLHockey?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > 🏒Art of big hits > > 1-on-1 with 18-year-old d-man👇[https://t.co/Rt07SzEVrS](https://t.co/Rt07SzEVrS?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) [November 7, 2024](https://twitter.com/markhmasters/status/1854549775447683303?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The NCAA is changing their professional requirements, allowing CHL players to come into the league. This will also have affects on leagues like the AJHL, but also training camp invites. It'll likely also affect the CHL/AHL agreement. > NCAA has dropped their ban on Canadian major junior players, beginning next year. Previously any player who appeared in even a CHL exhibition game had been deemed "professional" by the NCAA and were prevented from playing collegiate hockey. Now NCAA is essentially saying everyone is allowed in. > > — [Patrick Johnston (@risingaction.bsky.social)](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ierjgqvlxnhsh6xgfvxqmyxl?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [2024-11-07T20:04:05.650Z](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ierjgqvlxnhsh6xgfvxqmyxl/post/3laf2ljivdi2x?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Here is the legalese. > DI Council adopts rules change in men’s ice hockey & skiing, allowing involvement with pro teams prior to college enrollment (in line w/other sports), effective Aug. 1, 2025. > > Decision is not final until meeting concludes this afternoon. > > Learn more here ⤵️ [https://t.co/p8c1ZuJfz2](https://t.co/p8c1ZuJfz2?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — NCAA News (@NCAA\_PR) [November 7, 2024](https://twitter.com/NCAA%5FPR/status/1854608580801876413?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Igor Shesterkin? > 👀 > $ 11.5M ?[#HockeyX](https://twitter.com/hashtag/HockeyX?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/Zl4OKtCAgY](https://t.co/Zl4OKtCAgY?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) [November 7, 2024](https://twitter.com/KevinWeekes/status/1854644443934302250?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) For the hockey card lovers, look what just went back on the market! > An eventful 12-game night of hockey comes to an end with Quinn Hughes' sixth career game-winning goal.[#NHLStats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLStats?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com): [https://t.co/brgajIOGn5](https://t.co/brgajIOGn5?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/jJ6oo9DYrs](https://t.co/jJ6oo9DYrs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — NHL Public Relations (@PR\_NHL) [November 8, 2024](https://twitter.com/PR%5FNHL/status/1854775546200076321?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) And lastly, welcome to the family, Teddy Westside Jr!