> ## 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: Arizona is the new Soo - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/friday-ftb-arizona-is-the-new-soo/ - Published: 2023-06-09T10:00:14.000Z - Updated: 2023-06-09T12:11:23.000Z - Author: Hardev - Tags: From The Branches I either am too young to remember or I have a terrible memory or both because I don't remember Shane Doan's playing career. Luckily you millennials and older reminded me he was really dirty. Now he's a Leaf... special assistant to the regional general manager. [Report: Maple Leafs hiring Shane DoanKevin Weekes with the scoop today.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/format/png/2023/04/pension-plan-min.svg)Cathy SquiresPPP Leafs![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578986568309-707ef1017f69?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDl8fCUyMXxlbnwwfHx8fDE2ODYyNTM1NTN8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/report-maple-leafs-hiring-shane-doan/) [Shane Doan joining Leafs GM Brad Treliving as special assistantMost thought Doan would be a Coyote for life but, as one NHL executive said, “Brad Treliving can be persuasive.”![](https://www.thestar.com/favicon-thestar-152.png)Kevin McGranToronto Star![](https://images.thestarimages.com/_TBVn-tAwbDap-3YIRdByaFaIsc=/1200x904/smart/filters:cb(1686309092451):format(webp)/https://www.thestar.com/content/dam/thestar/sports/leafs/2023/06/08/shane-doan-joining-leafs-gm-brad-treliving-as-special-assistant/doanlast.jpg)](https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2023/06/08/shane-doan-joining-leafs-gm-brad-treliving-as-special-assistant.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Arizona's Eric Francis, Craig Morgan, shared the Coyotes perspective regarding Doan, who reportedly wanted to be more than just the team's mascot. He might get his wish in Toronto. > 3/5: Doan & new Toronto GM Brad Treliving have also been good friends for a long time; a relationship that was forged while Treliving was the AGM in AZ. > Treliving has described Doan as “a great hockey mind.” > > — Craig Morgan (@CraigSMorgan) [June 9, 2023](https://twitter.com/CraigSMorgan/status/1667011636316745729?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > 5/5: On a personal note, it will be strange not to work daily with one of the best human beings I have ever known. > Shane has always been accessible, personable & genuine. > He has been a positive force and a tireless supporter of the Coyotes and hockey in Arizona. > > — Craig Morgan (@CraigSMorgan) [June 9, 2023](https://twitter.com/CraigSMorgan/status/1667011654469697538?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) It's no secret that Doan was Auston Matthews' favourite player growing up. Could this help? Also, it appears this week the Leafs chose to focus on evaluating the coaching staff. > Toronto is still on track to speak with Auston Matthews and his agent Judd Moldaver this month. No sense of urgency at this time; Leafs still evaluating coaching staff. > > — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) [June 8, 2023](https://twitter.com/TheFourthPeriod/status/1666849223839559700?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) **MAILBAG!** Ask Seldo your questions and he will answer them! You can reply to his tweet, or I'm sure he'll happily take your questions in the comments if you organize them nicely. I am also available to answer any math, science, or Gen Z questions that Seldo skips. > Since there is nothing going on in the NHL, aside from the newest Leafs news, I think it's a good time to do a Q&A mailbag for [@PPPLeafs](https://twitter.com/PPPLeafs?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > No one else has done this idea before right? > > Send me your questions, I will answer them. > > No, it won't be as good as previous ones. > > — adam? ❎ (@ElSeldo) [June 8, 2023](https://twitter.com/ElSeldo/status/1666916750850490368?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Cathy took a look at the Leafs free agents. [Who has played their last game as a Maple Leaf in 2023Usually this sort of thing is mostly obvious, but Kyle Dubas (clearly intentionally) left the team in a state where it can be radically altered this summer while not touching the core players. Now there’s a new GM at the helm, and we’re flying blind when it comes to guessing on his likely moves.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/format/png/2023/04/pension-plan-min.svg)Cathy SquiresPPP Leafs![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582148818753-2b63c7785867?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDF8fHRoZSUyMGVuZHxlbnwwfHx8fDE2ODYwNjkxNDJ8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2023s-who-has-played-their-last-game-as-a-maple-leaf/) Brian's draft prospect odyssey continues! This one's about a tall winger who might also be an old book. [2023 NHL Draft Profile: Quentin Musty | PPP LeafsLooking at the highly skilled power forward Quentin Musty, and why I would love him as a draft pick for the Maple Leafs at 28th overall.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/format/png/2023/04/pension-plan-min.svg)Brian SPPP Leafs![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1595123550441-d377e017de6a?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDN8fG9sZCUyMGxpYnJhcnl8ZW58MHx8fHwxNjg0MjY1NTM0fDA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2023-nhl-draft-profile-quentin-musty/) With the Newfoundland Growlers season over, some players are announcing their departures. Add Tyler Boland to the list, as he goes to Germany. > Hometown hero. Certified sniper. The pride of Outer Cove🫡 > > Thanks for everything Tyler and best of luck with [@roosters\_hockey](https://twitter.com/roosters%5Fhockey?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 👊 [pic.twitter.com/A1YTT2VbEd](https://t.co/A1YTT2VbEd?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Newfoundland Growlers (@NLGrowlers) [June 8, 2023](https://twitter.com/NLGrowlers/status/1666866615789420553?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Florida Panthers won Game 3 at home against the Vegas Golden Knights, coming back from a 2-1 deficit in the third to win it 3-2 in overtime. Carter Verhaeghe with the winner. Matthew Tkachuk got blown up with a big hit in the second period, but returned in the third. [Golden Knights give up late goal, lose 3-2 in OT as Panthers take Game 3 of Stanley Cup FinalThe Vegas Golden Knights were 2:13 away from taking a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. But five years and one day after losing Game 5 against Washington, the Golden Knights failed to take advantage of the moment and fell short, falling![](https://www.knightsonice.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/03/KOI_Logo-9.png)Jillian WagnerKnights On Ice![](https://www.knightsonice.com/content/images/2023/06/Shutterstock_1243839604-copy--5-.png)](https://www.knightsonice.com/vegas-golden-knights-give-up-late-goal-lose-3-2-in-overtime-as-florida-panthers-take-game-3-of-stanley-cup-final/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Brandon Montour welcomed the birth of his first child ahead of Game 3\. [Panthers’ Montour rushes to birth of his childPanthers defenseman Brandon Montour barely made it to the birth of his first child.![](https://a.espncdn.com/wireless/mw5/r1/images/bookmark-icons-v2/espn-icon-180x180.png)Kristen ShiltonESPN![](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2023%2F0606%2Fr1183297_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg)](https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/37813533/panthers-brandon-montour-rushes-birth-child?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Coachella Valley Firebirds won the opening game of the Calder Cup Finals 5-0 over the Hershey Bears. [DACCORD’S SHUTOUT LEADS FIREBIRDS TO 5-0 GAME ONE WINThe Firebirds defeated the Hershey Bears in game one of the Calder Cup Finals by the final score of 5-0\. Joey Daccord made 25 saves to record his second shutout of the postseason while Kole Lind and Ryker Evans each recorded three assists in the Firebirds victory.![](https://cvfirebirds.com/apple-touch-icon.png)Gina RotoloCoachella Valley Firebirds![](https://cvfirebirds.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/6.8.23_HER-vs-CVF-_link-image.png)](https://cvfirebirds.com/2023/06/08/daccords-shutout-leads-firebirds-to-5-0-game-one-win/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The NHL is overdue for a salary cap boost, but you can't fault Bettman for lying in order to temper expectations. Unfortunately for him it's not working. > Gary Bettman seemed to pour a bucket of cold water on the idea of next year’s salary cap getting a significant bump. > > But some players and league sources told a different story to [@JoeSmithNHL](https://twitter.com/JoeSmithNHL?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). > > Here's how and why the cap could see a larger increase:[https://t.co/Kq3d3ypioT](https://t.co/Kq3d3ypioT?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — The Athletic NHL (@TheAthleticNHL) [June 8, 2023](https://twitter.com/TheAthleticNHL/status/1666860389542375430?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Mark Stone's knob is so big even Jamie Benn went down to go have a look! [Golden Knights’ Mark Stone’s Knob is Crazy… But Is It Legal?Vegas Golden Knights’ forward Mark Stone has an unorthodox approach when it comes to taping the end of his stick.![](https://i0.wp.com/scoutingtherefs.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-2018_SQUARE-Whistle.jpg?fit=192%2C192&ssl=1)Scouting The Refs![](https://i0.wp.com/scoutingtherefs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023-06-08-VGK-Stone-Stick-Knob.jpg?fit=1308%2C770&ssl=1)](https://scoutingtherefs.com/2023/06/40313/golden-knights-captain-mark-stones-knob-is-crazy-but-is-it-legal/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Rasmus Dahlin is reportedly going to get an eight year, $10 million contract this summer. > After some more conversations the last few days my understanding is this can be upgraded from “close” to “pretty much done.” > > Nothing can be official until 7/1, of course, but 8 years, $80 million ($10 million cap hit) is what I’m expecting when all is said and done. [https://t.co/moe2oXDdDG](https://t.co/moe2oXDdDG?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Chad DeDominicis (@CMDeDominicis) [June 8, 2023](https://twitter.com/CMDeDominicis/status/1666850195479441412?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) We all saw what you did there, Kevin! > Bieksa and Luongo chatting on HNIC > > Bieksa - “We know what it’s like to be up 2-0 in the finals, you’re pretty comfortable still right..” > > Luongo - “Yeah I think we’re okay, remember when we were practicing lifting the cup after Game 2..” > > Outstanding. > > — Ryan Henderson (@RJHenderson7) [June 8, 2023](https://twitter.com/RJHenderson7/status/1666953687208476676?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Flames reportedly have a new/old/familiar head coach. > As mentioned during second intermission tonight, nothing is done until it’s done, but Ryan Huska is the leading contender to be the next head coach of the Calgary Flames > > — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) [June 9, 2023](https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1667012455174684673?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)