> ## 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: Nylander "can't just play one game" at centre - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/friday-ftb-nylander-cant-just-play-one-game-at-centre/ - Published: 2024-09-20T10:00:44.000Z - Updated: 2024-09-20T10:00:43.000Z - Description: And the Benoits welcome a child into their family. - Author: Hardev - Tags: From The Branches Craig Berube wants to try William Nylander at 2C during training camp. The logic has made sense for a while, as Nylander is a big body who skates extremely well and distributes the puck extremely well. For Nylander, he hopes Berube will trial him at centre for more than one game, unlike the previous coach. I hope for Berube's sake it works because it's about the only way the Leafs can separate their stars. > The audio is so much funnier lol [https://t.co/rcVjyJ4LDz](https://t.co/rcVjyJ4LDz?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/ClJDEIF0Go](https://t.co/ClJDEIF0Go?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Jenaya (@tavkniesnythews) [September 19, 2024](https://twitter.com/tavkniesnythews/status/1836838591814607161?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Double congratulations to the Benoit family on the birth of their first child, plus Simon's 26th birthday. Best wishes to the family and hope to see Benoit back at camp with some of that intangible dad-strength. > What a 26th birthday present for Simon Benoit as he and his partner welcome a baby. The Leafs defenceman not at practice on the opening day of camp. > > — Lance Hornby 🇺🇦 (@sunhornby) [September 19, 2024](https://twitter.com/sunhornby/status/1836761535110144420?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) You can recap the first day of training camp with these articles. [William Nylander at CentreIs it September? It is, so bring on the pumpkin spice.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/2024/09/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB.png)PPP LeafsCathy Squires![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w1200/2024/09/photo-1629444984221-c3720805e686.jpeg)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/william-nylander-at-centre/) [Leafs Training Camp Day 1 Groups and LinesWho did what and with whom.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/2024/09/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB.png)PPP LeafsCathy Squires![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1515510922876-b535429af846?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDk2fHxsaW5lc3xlbnwwfHx8fDE3MjY3NjQ2MzJ8MA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/leafs-training-camp-day-1-groups-and-lines/) [Maple Leafs 2024 Training Camp RosterLots of competition for a roster with no open spots.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/2024/09/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB.png)PPP LeafsCathy Squires![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1711500344569-704c334d1ef8?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDZ8fHJvb3N0ZXJzfGVufDB8fHx8MTcyNjY1OTk3MHww&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-2024-training-camp-roster/) And for the first hand accounts from training camp, check out all the press conferences. And here's a transcription of Berube's presser for those who can read (jk, or if you can't watch videos at work). [Craig Berube on his first impressions of Nikita Grebenkin in Leafs training camp: “Big, strong kid and a strong skater... There is some really good stuff there... I love his size”After day one of training camp, head coach Craig Berube discussed his agenda for the first on-ice sessions and his initial impressions of Max Pacioretty (PTO), Steven Lorentz (PTO), Nick Robertson, William Nylander at C, and Nikita Grebenkin. 2024 Training Camp – Day One Lines (Combined Groups 1&2) Forwards Knies – Matthews – Marner McMann \[…\]![](https://www.mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/MLHS-LOGO2-EMBLEM-500x500.png)Maple Leafs HotstoveMLHS Staff![](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/berube-craig-practice.jpg)](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2024/09/19/craig-berube-on-his-first-impressions-of-nikita-grebenkin-in-leafs-camp/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com#google%5Fvignette) The Nylanders are definitely hoping Alex gets an NHL contract from the Leafs. Also, that photo. > William Nylander’s ready for the season… > > He’s excited at the prospect of playing with his brother Alex: “Hopefully that works out the way we want it.” [pic.twitter.com/YTFHFtMgCl](https://t.co/YTFHFtMgCl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) [September 19, 2024](https://twitter.com/TheFourthPeriod/status/1836816218952519703?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > First look at Alex Nylander. [pic.twitter.com/4ZLjlDZ7BN](https://t.co/4ZLjlDZ7BN?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — David Alter (@dalter) [September 19, 2024](https://twitter.com/dalter/status/1836755836342788161?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I love watching these drills. > A new drill we’ll call Bloor - Yonge station at rush hour. [pic.twitter.com/qfSWZu8v5X](https://t.co/qfSWZu8v5X?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Lance Hornby 🇺🇦 (@sunhornby) [September 19, 2024](https://twitter.com/sunhornby/status/1836772533229531359?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) You'll love it here, Patches. > Max Pacioretty, a former [#habs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/habs?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) captain now in camp with the [#leafs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/leafs?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) wearing No. 67: "I haven't talked in front of this many cameras in years." [pic.twitter.com/EAvvQEgGvb](https://t.co/EAvvQEgGvb?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) [September 19, 2024](https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1836809048915669105?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Sid and Geno's love is too strong for the playoffs. > Malkin: "It's so funny, when me and Sid play 82 games, we miss playoffs. Maybe I'll miss one game this year." > > — Wes Crosby (@OtherNHLCrosby) [September 19, 2024](https://twitter.com/OtherNHLCrosby/status/1836783302482530368?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Red Wings have signed Moritz Seider to a long term extension. He plays extremely hard minutes, but some models aren't sold on him. > IT’S MO-TOWN, BABY 🙌 > > The [#RedWings](https://twitter.com/hashtag/RedWings?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) have signed Moritz Seider to a seven-year contract with an AAV of $8,550,000\. [pic.twitter.com/WuZRSGRC3z](https://t.co/WuZRSGRC3z?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) [September 19, 2024](https://twitter.com/DetroitRedWings/status/1836826666644955497?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) And here is the way-too-early look at the 2025 NHL Draft prospects from Bob McKenzie. [James Hagens in pole position for top spot at 2025 NHL Draft | TSNThe Boston College freshman centre is the near-unanimous choice for No. 1 on Bob McKenzie’s annual Pre-Season Ranking for the 2025 draft.![](https://www.tsn.ca/content/dam/sports/images/favicon/tsn/apple-touch-icon.png)TSNBob McKenzie![](https://www.tsn.ca/content/dam/tsn/en/home/images/2024/9/18/james-hagens-1-2176261-1726683593005.jpeg)](https://www.tsn.ca/james-hagens-in-pole-position-for-top-spot-at-2025-nhl-draft-1.2176638?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) And here's our prospect doing some not-bad work. > [#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) prospect Alexander Plesovskikh wins the foot race and makes a nice pass for the primary assist. He had a season high 19:20 TOI in Spartak's 8-3 win. It was also the most of the team's forwards in the game. > > Plesovskikh has 6 points in 6 games to start this year. [pic.twitter.com/0alAr2dhu1](https://t.co/0alAr2dhu1?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — More like Nikita GREATbyonkin (@brigstew86) [September 19, 2024](https://twitter.com/brigstew86/status/1836774892278026467?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)