> ## 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: Will Sparks plug hole in Leafs net? - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-will-sparks-plug-hole-in-leafs-net/ - Published: 2015-11-30T13:06:14.000Z - Updated: 2015-11-30T13:06:14.000Z - Description: The Marlies' star keeper will make his NHL debut tonight - Author: Species - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:27 The Leafs kick off a grueling week tonight by hosting the [Edmonton Oilers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/edmonton-oilers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) at the ACC after which they set off on a five day Central Division road trip to face the [Jets](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/winnipeg-jets?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), [Wild](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/minnesota-wild?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), and [Blues](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/st-louis-blues?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). I will have a game preview up for you this afternoon, but we know already that Garrett Sparks will make his NHL debut in net tonight. Sparks made our [2014 Top 25 Under 25](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/ppps-top-25-under-25-18-garret-sparks/) at number 18, but didn't make this year's list. [Draglikepull had some things to say about that.](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-top-25-under-25-a-second-opinion-on-garret-sparks/) [Garret Sparks set to make NHL debut against Oilers - Pension Plan Puppets](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/garret-sparks-set-to-make-nhl-debut-against-oilers/) Starter James Reimer has had a pretty great start to the season until he went down with an injury. Yesterday, the Leafs called up [Garret Sparks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/132408/garret-sparks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) to back-up Jonathan Bernier. Tonight Sparks gets his NHL debut. > Awkward moment: Sparks talking about exciting opportunity to start 1st NHL game while Bernier quietly takes off equipment in next stall > > — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) [November 29, 2015](https://twitter.com/markhmasters/status/671033960118558721?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### Last Night's Games ### Yesterday Afternoon's Game There was only one NHL game yesterday. Why? Who knows. [Sharks douse Flames - Fear The Fin](http://www.fearthefin.com/2015/11/28/9812774/quick-bite-sharks-douse-flames?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The [Sharks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/san-jose-sharks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) had five goals from five players to beat the [Flames](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/calgary-flames?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) tonight at SAP Center > i don't care what they say, that bearded man is at least 30\. [pic.twitter.com/9y7JknYpoD](https://t.co/9y7JknYpoD?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 29, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/671049682337079301?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Barkov's shootout goal in Friday in Spanish! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLL [pic.twitter.com/1xsfqlRl5k](https://t.co/1xsfqlRl5k?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stephanie (@myregularface) [November 29, 2015](https://twitter.com/myregularface/status/671054230204096512?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ### Other News > .[@Marner93](https://twitter.com/Marner93?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) extends point streak to 16 games [#KnightsTalk](https://twitter.com/hashtag/KnightsTalk?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — London Knights (@GoLondonKnights) [November 29, 2015](https://twitter.com/GoLondonKnights/status/671069494308130816?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Nikita Soshnikov Developing in the AHL](http://thehockeywriters.com/nikita-soshnikov-developing-in-the-ahl/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) In this interview, Leafs prospect Soshnikov talked about his role on the team, his production, and confirmed that he isn't interested in getting back home. [My introduction to product review and the Budweiser Red Light goal lamp - Raw Charge](http://www.rawcharge.com/2015/11/29/9815308/budweiser-red-light-goal-lamp-review?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Getting a pricey-but-cool item just in time for the holiday shopping season. [Revived hockey brand faces a new power play - The Globe and Mail](http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/small-business/sb-growth/the-challenge/revived-hockey-brand-faces-a-new-challenge/article26885795/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) NHL promotional deals are out of financial reach for the small equipment company, so owner Steve Davies looks for another way. [Ask The MSM: Elliotte Friedman - Toronto Sports Media Blog](http://torontosportsmedia.com/sports-and-toronto/ask-the-msm-elliotte-friedman/20303?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Friedman answers your 30 questions! [Brendan Gallagher puts Jim Kyte on blast - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2015/11/29/9814458/brendan-gallagher-twitter-fight-with-jim-kyte-absolute-total-domination?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Jim Kyte learned not to mess with [Brendan Gallagher](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/111821/brendan-gallagher?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) the hard way. [The curse of the Forum - Eyes On The Prize](http://www.habseyesontheprize.com/2015/11/29/9638502/the-curse-of-the-forum-montreal-canadiens-cup-drought?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) In the 22 years since the [Canadiens](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/montreal-canadiens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) left the Forum, they have yet to win it all. Is there a bad voodoo associated with their departure? [Eskimos defeat Redblacks to win Grey Cup - CBC Sports](http://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/cfl/eskimos-redblacks-grey-cup-1.3342813?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Jordan Lynch's one-yard touchdown run with 3:17 remaining rallied the Edmonton Eskimos to an exciting 26-20 Grey Cup win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Sunday night. Poor Willie! > [This what happens when u go into the ring with @richclune #pucktotheface](https://www.instagram.com/p/-sDPpGhuP3/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > [This what happens when u go into the ring with @richclune #pucktotheface](https://www.instagram.com/p/-sDPpGhuP3/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > A photo posted by William Nylander (@williamnylander) on Nov 29, 2015 at 4:08pm PST