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# Friday's FTB: Marlies need another shot at the Cup
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/fridays-ftb-marlies-need-another-shot/
- Published: 2026-06-19T10:00:14.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-19T10:00:13.000Z
- Description: And tonight's the night. This is the AHL, there is no such thing as rest.
- Author: Cathy Squires
- Tags: From The Branches

The Wolves struck first last night, with a goal 28 seconds in, but then the Marlies took over outshooting the Wolves 21-5 in the first.

The duelling free agent centre prospects struck back, first Jacob Quillan and then Luke Haymes. 

> OHH MYYYY Q!!!  
>  
> Jacob Quillan scores a beauty on the power-play to make it 1-1! | [@cocacola\_ca](https://x.com/cocacola%5Fca?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/pB8L9RiKcb](https://t.co/pB8L9RiKcb?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) [June 18, 2026](https://x.com/TorontoMarlies/status/2067752836025257984?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

> WHAT TIME IS IT? HAYMER TIME! 🔨  
>  
> Luke Haymes scores to give us the 2-1 lead! | [@cocacola\_ca](https://x.com/cocacola%5Fca?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/2RVtngZ0CV](https://t.co/2RVtngZ0CV?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) [June 18, 2026](https://x.com/TorontoMarlies/status/2067753698952958195?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

After one it was 2-1\. 

Ryan Tverberg made it 3-1, busting the attempt by the Wolves to come back in the second.

> WATCH OUT… RHYNO COMING THROUGH!!! 🦏  
>  
> Ryan Tverberg scores to give us the 3-1 lead! | [@cocacola\_ca](https://x.com/cocacola%5Fca?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/a8NJDm7ISQ](https://t.co/a8NJDm7ISQ?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) [June 19, 2026](https://x.com/TorontoMarlies/status/2067770999907443157?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

The Wolves got one back, and again it's Jusso Valimaki creating the play. He is alleged to be on his way to the SHL, but he is so, so close to being an NHL defender. 

The Wolves then got two back, this time their other notable player Justin Robidas, who has seven goals in the playoffs.

Overtime did not go the Marlies way, although Alex Nylander had a decent chance to finish it, the Wolves live to fight another day. 

> Toronto was just THIS close to winning the [#CalderCup](https://x.com/hashtag/CalderCup?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). [@InsideAHLHockey](https://x.com/InsideAHLHockey?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/sRhBAXiA4e](https://t.co/sRhBAXiA4e?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Tony Androckitis\* (@TonyAndrock) [June 19, 2026](https://x.com/TonyAndrock/status/2067787900503179646?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

> Viktor Neuchev wins it in OT for [@Chicago\_Wolves](https://x.com/Chicago%5FWolves?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), forcing Game 5 of the [#CalderCup](https://x.com/hashtag/CalderCup?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Finals tomorrow night in Toronto. [@InsideAHLHockey](https://x.com/InsideAHLHockey?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/uzk8iN86Vp](https://t.co/uzk8iN86Vp?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Tony Androckitis\* (@TonyAndrock) [June 19, 2026](https://x.com/TonyAndrock/status/2067788486187315451?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Tonight's game is at 7 pm. 

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Several PWHL teams signed their own players yesterday, Toronto did not. 

Today at noon the open signing period begins where all teams can sign free agents whose rights aren't held by someone else or their own expiring players. 

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Canadians drop the gloves after... no wait. Wrong sport, sorry.

> Tensions are high after the final whistle between Qatar and Canada.[#FIFAWorldCup](https://x.com/hashtag/FIFAWorldCup?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/qo7ewJ0qJx](https://t.co/qo7ewJ0qJx?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — TSN (@TSN\_Sports) [June 19, 2026](https://x.com/TSN%5FSports/status/2067760715390156824?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Okay, now that I've made the obvious joke, I'll atone for the soccer fans with this gorgeous photo: 

> Jacob Shaffelburg. 🇨🇦  
>  
> Instant impact for [@CANMNT\_Official](https://x.com/CANMNT%5FOfficial?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 💪 [pic.twitter.com/WdgxHelDPJ](https://t.co/WdgxHelDPJ?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Major League Soccer (@MLS) [June 18, 2026](https://x.com/MLS/status/2067756577554063695?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

This is the kind of trade we're getting when we want thrills and chills: 

> 🔁  
>  
> The Sharks have acquired Andre Gasseau and the 120th pick from the Bruins.
> 
> — San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) [June 18, 2026](https://x.com/SanJoseSharks/status/2067638642089324824?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Sigh. What could have been.

> The Washington Capitals have signed head coach Spencer Carbery to a multi-year contract extension.[#ALLCAPS](https://x.com/hashtag/ALLCAPS?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) [June 18, 2026](https://x.com/Capitals/status/2067615785636499484?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

More potential trades: 

> Multiple teams exploring a trade with the Buffalo Sabres involving Dman, Bo Byram. Byram has 1 yr left on his contract before becoming an unrestricted Free Agent. Agent, Darren Ferris has some history with marching players to the open market. Motivation for trade consideration.
> 
> — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) [June 18, 2026](https://x.com/DarrenDreger/status/2067611103090139253?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Other things I saw on podcasts (Seravalli) Jordan Kyrou yes, Robert Thomas no on potential Blues move. And more of the same (Dreger with Ferraro) on the Leafs demanding all the things for Matt Knies. 

> NHL:  
> “The League has completed its review of Mike Babcock’s tenure in [#CBJ](https://x.com/hashtag/CBJ?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), and of certain alleged conduct associated therewith. Our investigation has concluded that, even in a light least favorable to Babcock, there is no current basis to restrict his employment in the League.”
> 
> — Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) [June 18, 2026](https://x.com/Aportzline/status/2067646290087772300?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

And...

> NHLPA statement on NHL decision regarding Mike Babcock: [pic.twitter.com/JNwBq71cCb](https://t.co/JNwBq71cCb?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) [June 18, 2026](https://x.com/Aportzline/status/2067661760660660463?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

The expectation is the formal announcement of his hiring will be early next week.

And finally in further media literacy discussion...

> 👀 Per sources, I’m told [@AnaheimDucks](https://x.com/AnaheimDucks?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Captain D Gudas is gaining interest in the marketplace. If him & Ducks can’t get a deal done, [@FlaPanthers](https://x.com/FlaPanthers?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [@MapleLeafs](https://x.com/MapleLeafs?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) are among potential fits.He’s physical, experienced,  
> playoff tested, on a 2-3Yr term between 3.5M-4M+AAV [#HockeyX](https://x.com/hashtag/HockeyX?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/llbpdidQNa](https://t.co/llbpdidQNa?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) [June 19, 2026](https://x.com/KevinWeekes/status/2067764322315440336?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

A ha ha ha ha. Piss off with that cheap Leafs mention.