> ## 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: ladies and gentlemen, the weekend - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/friday-ftb-ladies-and-gentlemen-the-weekend/ - Published: 2023-08-11T10:00:24.000Z - Updated: 2023-08-11T11:34:22.000Z - Description: The Leafs signed top prospect Easton Cowan to a three-year ELC with the club. He'll return back to the OHL with London this season. - Author: Hardev - Tags: From The Branches The Leafs signed top prospect Easton Cowan to a three-year ELC with the club. He'll return back to the OHL with London this season. [Maple Leafs sign Easton CowanThe first round pick gets an ELC.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/format/png/2023/04/pension-plan-min.svg)PPP LeafsCathy Squires![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562702076-c719c8796b8d?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDJ8fHNveWJlYW5zfGVufDB8fHx8MTY5MTY5MjYxMnww&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-sign-easton-cowan-elc/) > YEEHAW ✍️🤠 [pic.twitter.com/BvA4fa1hJQ](https://t.co/BvA4fa1hJQ?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [August 10, 2023](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1689728219530805248?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Ovchinnikov is 21st on the list. The good pro is making a career in the KHL, can he make it higher than the AHL when the time is right? [2023 T25U25: Dmitri Ovchinnikov is 21stLast year, Dmitri Ovchinnikov was ranked 15th on our T25U25 list. This year he dropped six spots despite finally getting a full time KHL role. Let’s talk about what’s likely behind the drop.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/format/png/2023/04/pension-plan-min.svg)PPP LeafsBrian S![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1644309897629-f002053a72fc?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDR8fGJsYWNramFja3xlbnwwfHx8fDE2OTE0NTQzMDN8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/2023-t25u25-dmitri-ovchinnikov-21/) Another KHL prospect, Nikita Grebyonkin is getting his season going in the preseason. Spoiler alert, he's higher up in the T25\. > [#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) prospect Nikita Grebyonkin (#71 in white) gets the puck behind the net and takes it out front for the PP assist in pre-season action this morning.[pic.twitter.com/fqPv3iCRCn](https://t.co/fqPv3iCRCn?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — More like Nikita GREATbyonkin (@brigstew86) [August 10, 2023](https://twitter.com/brigstew86/status/1689607925315026944?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Anthony talks about what kind of roster the Leafs can fit within their cap this season. [The drawbacks of the Maple Leafs running a 20-man roster & other offseason notesOver the past week or so, we have gained more clarity around the Maple Leafs’ salary cap situation with the announcement of Matt Murray’s placement on LTIR. Our focus previously was on a Murray buyout and the next steps in anticipation of that move. Ultimately, I didn’t assume that Murray would be w…![](https://www.mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/MLHS-LOGO2-EMBLEM-500x500.png)Maple Leafs HotstoveAnthony Petrielli![](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/brad-treliving-presser-leafs.jpg)](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2023/08/10/the-drawbacks-of-the-maple-leafs-running-a-20-man-roster-other-offseason-notes/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Leafs have moved some preseason games around to accommodate some concerts. > The [#Leafs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Leafs?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and Drake are swapping dates in October. The new pre-season schedule is below. ⤵️[https://t.co/OBnlZBuMii](https://t.co/OBnlZBuMii?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — David Alter (@dalter) [August 10, 2023](https://twitter.com/dalter/status/1689658127673679872?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Some details on Jones' contract. > Martin Jones contract with the [#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) is $775k in base salary, and $100k in Signing Bonus.[https://t.co/mgwqCmbTdU](https://t.co/mgwqCmbTdU?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [https://t.co/TYvCwjjIlt](https://t.co/TYvCwjjIlt?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) [August 10, 2023](https://twitter.com/CapFriendly/status/1689747370710335488?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I mean, fighting in hockey is well on its way. > Is this the beginning of the end of fighting in hockey?[https://t.co/KGOrzvuUZx](https://t.co/KGOrzvuUZx?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Yahoo Sports NHL (@YahooSportsNHL) [August 10, 2023](https://twitter.com/YahooSportsNHL/status/1689751013459148801?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Oliver Kylington spoke about his mental health in this video interview in Sweden. > Oliver Kylington speaks publicly about his past year : [#Flames](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flames?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [https://t.co/ymfnH1lisU](https://t.co/ymfnH1lisU?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Salim Nadim Valji (@salimvalji) [August 10, 2023](https://twitter.com/salimvalji/status/1689675554814128128?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) JT Brown's wife, Lexi, and kid, Lily, got to go up on stage with Paramore at the Seattle Kraken's arena. Who would've guessed that! > What an awesome memory for Lexi and lily. I’m not jealous at all 🥲 [https://t.co/FVqnWlwjTr](https://t.co/FVqnWlwjTr?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — JT Brown (@JTBrown23) [August 10, 2023](https://twitter.com/JTBrown23/status/1689713097383231488?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) David Branch is going to retire after this season. He was rumoured to be leaving a year or two ago, but it's this year where he's going to hang up the suit. > [#OHL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OHL?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) announces Commissioner David Branch to retire following the 2023-24 season. > > — Terry Doyle (@Terry\_Doyle) [August 10, 2023](https://twitter.com/Terry%5FDoyle/status/1689713867801124870?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)