> ## 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: no clear answers - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/friday-ftb-no-clear-answers/ - Published: 2025-10-03T10:00:35.000Z - Updated: 2025-10-03T11:49:43.000Z - Description: Preseason Game 5 was penalty kill practice. - Author: Hardev - Tags: From The Branches Auston Matthews scored on the power play early, but the Leafs were stuck on the penalty kill for 14 minutes leading to a flat and disorganized third period. Craig Berube summed the game up quite well in his post game press conference which you can find below, along with a transcript. [Craig Berube on the Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Red Wings: “Overall, we have to be quicker, stronger, and better with our puck play”Craig Berube addressed the media after the Maple Leafs’ 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings in the penultimate game of the preseason. On the team’s performance: The first period was good. I thought we had good energy and played a good period. We got into penalty trouble, obviously, in the second. We were short \[…\]![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/MLHS-LOGO2-EMBLEM-500x500-62.png)Maple Leafs HotstoveMLHS Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/berube-craig-lak-pg-1.jpg)](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/10/03/craig-berube-on-the-leafs-3-1-loss-to-the-red-wings/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I do wonder if the Leafs put in a claim on Pheonix Copley. As of last reporting they are still in the dark regarding the timeline of Joseph Woll's absence. > TB claims Pheonix Copley from LA > > — [Elliotte Friedman (Bot) (@notfriedgehnic.bsky.social)](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:sdobrsxnvwczrjydmnubhibh?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [2025-10-02T18:23:34.055461Z](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:sdobrsxnvwczrjydmnubhibh/post/3m2a6enwyvx2b?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) TLK (Tinus Luc Koblar) is rocketing up the depth chart in the SHL, he was not expected to be the 3C for Leksands this season. > Laget ikväll 👇[#leksandsif](https://twitter.com/hashtag/leksandsif?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/fRTIaKAFA5](https://t.co/fRTIaKAFA5?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Leksand Support (@LeksandSupport) [October 2, 2025](https://twitter.com/LeksandSupport/status/1973777252065431749?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Leafs are thanking Joe Bowen for his many years doing play-by-play for the team. [Toronto Maple Leafs To Honour Longtime Voice Of The Team During 2025-26 Season | Toronto Maple LeafsLegendary voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Joe Bowen, announced in June that the 2025-26 season would be his last before retiring and the club will use the coming season to celebrate his many contributions to the passion of Leafs Nation throughout his 44 years as play-by-play announcer. The Maple![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-apple-touch-icon-149.png)Toronto Maple Leafs logo![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/rqxvffe4tzakpmd1qkns.jpg)](https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs/news/toronto-maple-leafs-to-honour-longtime-voice-of-the-team-during-2025-26-season?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) In case you missed this rule change about "paper loans" over the summer, players who are sent down to the AHL must play 1 AHL game before being recalled. This rule isn't effective until Oct 10th, meaning teams can maximize LTIR space by doing roster moves on the day rosters are due and Day 1 of the season. The Leafs are not in LTIR and will be banking cap space instead! > 🚨Breaking > > PuckPedia reports that the NHL recently provided teams with a clarification on the new no "Paper Loans" rule that requires a player sent down to play 1 AHL before being recalled. > > The news is that the rule is not in effect until Oct 10. > > This means teams can send… > > — PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) [October 2, 2025](https://twitter.com/PuckPedia/status/1973799344383131859?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) This is an interesting report from Elliotte Friedman that's been put in article form. He talks about McDavid using his contract negotiation to put pressure on the Oilers to push to be the most competitive team possible. Oilers fans might need to start buying underwear in bulk for this season, especially if all three or four of their lacklustre goalie optons drop the ball. [NHL insider reaffirms McDavid is holding out on extension with Oilers to ensure winning culture in EdmontonEarlier this week, the