> ## 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. # From the Branches: Everybody Loves Auston - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-maple-leafs-witticism-tbd/ - Published: 2016-10-14T10:00:03.000Z - Updated: 2016-10-14T10:00:03.000Z - Description: Guess who everyone's still talking about? - Author: Anne Boyd - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:01 Good morning, PPP denizens! It is I, Ms. Baseball Annie, bringing you some links on this fine morning. At least, I hope it's a fine morning. I don't know your lives, but I always hope for the best! Let's open up this FTB with an [Auston Matthews](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/282126/auston-matthews?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Appreciation Section, because really, is anyone tired of hearing other people talk about how good he is? Even Very Important Hockey Person Hilary Knight had something to say about it on Twitter. > Wow [@AM34](https://twitter.com/AM34?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [#OwnTheMoment](https://twitter.com/hashtag/OwnTheMoment?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [#AustonMatthews](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AustonMatthews?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/v7CzjC8VfP](https://t.co/v7CzjC8VfP?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Hilary Knight (@Hilary\_Knight) [October 13, 2016](https://twitter.com/Hilary%5FKnight/status/786362768777674752?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Here’s Nylander showing us the Leafs players' reaction to Matthews in between periods last night. [pic.twitter.com/IbC32GjQt1](https://t.co/IbC32GjQt1?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Scott Wheeler (@scottcwheeler) [October 13, 2016](https://twitter.com/scottcwheeler/status/786695808645226496?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Of all the shout outs he received, Matthews said this one was the "most special" > > Auston says Briere was "one of my childhood idols" [https://t.co/ApQ3MX5gr2](https://t.co/ApQ3MX5gr2?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) [October 13, 2016](https://twitter.com/markhmasters/status/786630952806068224?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [What they're saying about Auston Matthews | NHL.com](https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-in-awe-of-auston-matthews-debut/c-282619612?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Here's a comprehensive article containing quotes from players, coaches, and execs around the league. [High praise following Auston Matthews' first game with Maple Leafs | Toronto Sun](http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/13/high-praise-following-auston-matthews-first-game-with-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Would you like to know what Wendel Clark thinks about Auston Matthews? Look no further! [Who is Auston Matthews? A handy guide to the NHL's dazzling debutant | The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/oct/13/auston-matthews-toronto-maple-leafs-hat-trick-explainer?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Down Goes Brown wants to tell the world about Auston Matthews. **Leafs News That Isn't Entirely About Auston Matthews** [Andersen still searching for confidence, comfort - TSN](http://www.tsn.ca/andersen-still-searching-for-confidence-comfort-1.584896?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) "\[I have to\] trust myself a little bit more," Andersen said Thursday after practice. "I’ve been second-guessing myself in some of these situations and I think it’s something you have to get back. You have to get your confidence back." [Babcock happy with Matthews and other kids, wants Maple Leafs veterans to step up - Toronto Sun](http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/13/babcock-happy-with-matthews-and-other-kids-wants-maple-leafs-veterans-to-step-up?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) As hard as it was not to keep talking about Auston Matthews and his four-goal NHL debut, Mike Babcock had to move ahead with business on Thursday morning. (Ed. Note: If you have suggestions as to what Ema Matthews should do or make with the pucks from Auston's four goals, please include them in the comments) [ZACH HYMAN: The 2016 Grinder - Steve Dangle](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnyu-louH-Q&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Here's an in-depth video about a young [Maple Leafs](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) player who is not named Matthews, Marner, or Nylander! Variety! [Maple Leafs unveil Dave Keon statue on Legends Row - Sportsnet](http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/maple-leafs-unveil-dave-keon-statue-legends-row/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Maple Leafs have added to their Legends Row display outside of the Air Canada Centre. **Last Night's Games** The Nice: [Florida Panthers pay tribute to Jose Fernandez with jerseys, donation - CBSSports](http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/news/look-florida-panthers-pay-tribute-to-jose-fernandez-with-jerseys-donation/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Marlins pitcher Fernandez passed away in a tragic boating accident last month. The [Panthers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/florida-panthers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) honored him at their home opener last night. [2016 Stanley Cup banner raised in Pittsburgh - PensBurgh](http://www.pensburgh.com/2016/10/13/13280672/2016-stanley-cup-banner-raised-in-pittsburgh?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Stanley Cup](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl-playoffs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) banner raising ceremony from Thursday night courtesy of NBC. And, not wanting the hockey world to forget about him, [Patrik Laine](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/282124/patrik-laine?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) scored his 1st NHL goal last night: > .[@PatrikLaine29](https://twitter.com/PatrikLaine29?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). Power play. Top of the circle. > > Familiar spot. Familiar result. [pic.twitter.com/3iuZyTlkaK](https://t.co/3iuZyTlkaK?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — [Winnipeg Jets](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/winnipeg-jets?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) (@NHLJets) [October 14, 2016](https://twitter.com/NHLJets/status/786794716318707712?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Not-So-Nice: [Evander Kane Leaves Sabres Game Following Collision - TSS](http://www.todaysslapshot.com/from-the-ice/evander-kane-leaves-sabres-game-following-collision/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Things are not looking good for the [Sabres](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/buffalo-sabres?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). [Andrew Shaw assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct for a slewfoot at end of Habs-Sabres game - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/latest-news/2016/10/13/13281228/andrew-shaw-assessed-major-penalty-and-game-misconduct-for-slewfoot-nhl-supplementary-discipline?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Andrew Shaw](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/133540/andrew-shaw?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) is a bad man and he should be ashamed. > Shaw match penalty at the end of the Canadiens/Sabres game for slew footing Johan Larsson [pic.twitter.com/HDrcyy0icc](https://t.co/HDrcyy0icc?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie (@myregularface) [October 14, 2016](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/786771758871416832?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Finally, the Toronto Blue Jays play the first game of the ALCS tonight. Puck drop First pitch is at 8:08pm. Good luck to that other Toronto team!