> ## 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's FTB: Almost back to work - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/fridays-ftb-back-to-work-nearly/ - Published: 2025-09-05T10:00:03.000Z - Updated: 2025-09-05T10:00:05.000Z - Description: There was an actual NHL trade! - Author: Cathy Squires - Tags: From The Branches In shocking news, and after more than a month off, there was a trade in the NHL. > An AHL-level trade between Philadelphia & Seattle: > > To PHI (AHL-Lehigh Valley): > > F Tucker Robertson, 4G-5A, 38GP in AHL in 2024-25 > > To SEA (AHL-Coachella Valley): > > F Jon-Randall Avon, 7G-10A, 60GP in AHL in 2024-25[@InsideAHLHockey](https://twitter.com/InsideAHLHockey?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Tony Androckitis\* (@TonyAndrock) [September 4, 2025](https://twitter.com/TonyAndrock/status/1963667166957273267?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Okay, they are both AHL level players, but they're on NHL contracts, so it counts. In other news... there was no news. But there is this sort of thing: [Can Matias Maccelli be a first-line player for the Maple Leafs?No single player will replace Mitch Marner on the Maple Leafs, but who will replace him on Auston Matthews’ wing? Matias Maccelli could earn a look and Adam Vingan writes why he could be their best option.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Sportsnet.caAdam Vingan![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/maccelli_matias1280.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/can-matias-maccelli-be-a-first-line-player-for-the-maple-leafs/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) And a wrap of of the recent coaches and GM meetings: [NHL GMs say time will tell if new CBA rules will restrict trade in 2025-26It’s a new salary cap world, and NHL general managers will learn how to live in it.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Sportsnet.caEric Engels![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/Cheveldoyoff.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/nhl-gms-say-time-will-tell-if-new-cba-rules-restrict-trade-in-2025-26/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I love it when teams do their own speculative reporting: [Minnesota Wild owner sees Kirill Kaprizov extension as ‘likely the biggest in the NHL ever’ | TSNMinnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold believes an extension with Kirill Kaprizov is close and he’s prepared to break the bank to keep the star winger in St. Paul.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-292.png)TSNTSN.ca Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/kirill-kaprizov--97--1-2295016-1745554993050.jpeg)](https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/minnesota-wild-owner-sees-kirill-kaprizov-extension-as-likely-the-biggest-in-the-nhl-ever-1.2354906?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Dell retires from professional hockey, played 7 seasons in NHL | NHL.com36-year-old goalie was signed by Sharks as undrafted free agent![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-apple-touch-icon-129.png)NHL logoNHLdotcom![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/bjfdsn61bxmbq8i8lldu.jpg)](https://www.nhl.com/news/aaron-dell-retires-from-professional-hockey-played-7-seasons-in-nhl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Good overview of Scott Laughton on their podcast: [Dennis Hildeby has golden opportunity to become NHL regularDennis Hildeby was Showing out at [@UpperDeckSports](https://twitter.com/UpperDeckSports?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Rookie Showcase 💫 [pic.twitter.com/bx4KzMQ7zG](https://t.co/bx4KzMQ7zG?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [September 4, 2025](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1963679032354206122?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Guelph Storm & Kitchener Rangers named finalists to host the 2027 Memorial Cup presented by Kubota Canada - Western Hockey LeagueThe Canadian Hockey League has selected its two finalists for the 2027 Memorial Cup site![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/Western_Hockey_League.svg_-5.png)Western Hockey LeagueMatthew DeMille![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/27-MEM-CUP-EN.jpg)](https://chl.ca/whl/article/guelph-storm-kitchener-rangers-named-finalists-to-host-the-2027-memorial-cup-presented-by-kubota-canada/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [‘Great opportunity’: OHL and USHL looking at Niagara Falls for a potential expansion franchiseMajor Junior League Hockey could be coming to Niagara Falls within the next few years. Both the OHL and USHL confirmed to 7 News that the city is on both of their radars for expansion.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-294.png)WKBW 7 News BuffaloBy: Derek Heid![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/90-8)](https://www.wkbw.com/niagara-county/great-opportunity-ohl-and-ushl-looking-at-niagara-falls-for-a-potential-expansion-franchise?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The T25 sixth man is up today, setting us up for the top five next week. Have a good Friday, everyone.