> ## 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: Bits from the first day of camp - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/fridays-ftb-everyone-loves-mckenna/ - Published: 2026-09-18T10:00:30.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-18T10:00:29.000Z - Description: The new coach speaks and has his tire pump in hand. - Author: Cathy Squires - Tags: From The Branches > 0️⃣0️⃣ > > Brendan Bonello is Leafs EBUG this season > > Joins Sergei Bobrovsky and Anthony Stolarz at this 1st Leafs practice [@TSN\_Sports](https://x.com/TSN%5FSports?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/c9pZwaS3Dr](https://t.co/c9pZwaS3Dr?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) [September 17, 2026](https://x.com/markhmasters/status/2100589406721647055?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Bonello, who played at York University, has already been around the Leafs and Marlies, appearing on the Marlies scoresheet a few times when they suddenly needed a backup in an emergency either formally as an EBUG or on try-outs. > Morgan Rielly skating in red sweater with third group at training camp > > Ramping up slowly after dealing with what John Chayka called a “viral condition” > > Jim Hiller hopes he’ll be with main group next week > > “We’ll play it by ear” [@TSN\_Sports](https://x.com/TSN%5FSports?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/54Is6SE5Y1](https://t.co/54Is6SE5Y1?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) [September 17, 2026](https://x.com/markhmasters/status/2100645035964277057?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Hiller said 92-91-88 line was in the works awhile, helped by McKenna living with Tavares. Adds their defence will be part of the evaluation and Matthews was completely onboard with Roslovic as his RW from their junior days. Cowan impressed the coach on LW with Paul and Sissons. > > — Lance Hornby 🇺🇦🇨🇦 (@sunhornby) [September 17, 2026](https://x.com/sunhornby/status/2100643192110502298?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) After listening to John Tavares, I think McKenna should be Prime Minister. Hiller: "This is the plan for now, but nothing is set in stone." Also a lot of hype for Easton Cowan which I am here for. He also discusses an idea of a hybrid third line, which sounds like fun. I love this logo. Please, please do jerseys with this logo. Please make this your logo all the time. It has motion in it, realism in the leaf too. It's history, but not dull history. > OG 🍁 [pic.twitter.com/oLwKeGKv6C](https://t.co/oLwKeGKv6C?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [September 17, 2026](https://x.com/MapleLeafs/status/2100706383897264574?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Nylander ‘super excited’ to be with McKenna at start of Maple Leafs camp | NHL.comForward placed on same line as No. 1 pick in 2026 NHL Draft![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-32x32-171560b3-1a37-4238-8945-1bb5c6ca45b9.png)NHL logoMike Zeisberger![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/rxwgqnuaowdvftbjaxej-e14b5869-ba8b-4940-b83c-a2daf453722a.jpg)](https://www.nhl.com/news/maple-leafs-william-nylander-excited-to-be-on-line-with-gavin-mckenna-at-start-of-training-camp?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I wonder is McKenna is ready for his fame in Sweden now: > Kan draftettan bilda radarpar med Nylander i Toronto? [#twittpuck](https://x.com/hashtag/twittpuck?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [#NHLse](https://x.com/hashtag/NHLse?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [#LeafsForever](https://x.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [https://t.co/Hu5sadduu0](https://t.co/Hu5sadduu0?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Hockeysverige.se (@hockeysverige) [September 17, 2026](https://x.com/hockeysverige/status/2100616317321589032?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) He was not-Stenberg for a long time, now he's elevated to the upper echelon of good players by proxy. Also this framing made me laugh: > Gavin McKenna and Auston Matthews: How long will the Maple Leafs keep them apart? [https://t.co/JViQvatQZU](https://t.co/JViQvatQZU?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Jonas Siegel (@jonassiegel) [September 17, 2026](https://x.com/jonassiegel/status/2100691572572516428?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) As long as Matt Knies makes an impression, that's how long. That's it for now, when we know who is playing where tomorrow, we'll tell you. I expect we will have a single preview and GDT, and it will be hilarious if we have viewers of both games. I might duel-wield for the night, we will see, but I'll be honest, I only want to see the new guys. Today's getting to know is Nick Paul, a man who wants Toronto to be his comeback team. Have a great Friday!