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# Monday FTB: First shutout for Artie!
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/monday-ftb-topic/
- Published: 2024-10-21T10:00:06.000Z
- Updated: 2024-10-21T11:45:58.000Z
- Description: The Maple Leafs top goalie prospect blanked the Utica Comets in his first AHL shutout.
- Author: Adam Selvig
- Tags: From The Branches

Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

While the Leafs lost on Saturday, the Marlies were the stars of Sunday with a 4-0 victory over the Utica Comets and a special victory it was.

> 1ST AHL SHUTOUT FOR ARTIE 🎉 [pic.twitter.com/FXXpwHn1bl](https://t.co/FXXpwHn1bl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Toronto Marlies (@TorontoMarlies) [October 20, 2024](https://twitter.com/TorontoMarlies/status/1848133403066970614?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

A first shutout with the Marlies! 

There was another first yesterday afternoon as well.

> [#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) prospect Nikita Grebyonkin scores his first goal in the AHL! It's been a big day for him, adding to the two primary assists he already earned in the game. [pic.twitter.com/MTds4Feqc7](https://t.co/MTds4Feqc7?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — More like Nikita GREATbyonkin (@brigstew86) [October 20, 2024](https://twitter.com/brigstew86/status/1848126650552086713?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

The Marlies are now 5-0 to start the season! Way to go future Leafs!

Speaking of future Leafs, Easton Cowan is keeping up on his "probably too good for the OHL" pace.

> [#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) prospect Easton Cowan extends his regular season point streak to 41 games (I think). He has 6 points in 5 games to start the year.[pic.twitter.com/EK1TSCNYxq](https://t.co/EK1TSCNYxq?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — More like Nikita GREATbyonkin (@brigstew86) [October 20, 2024](https://twitter.com/brigstew86/status/1848085812258168994?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Former Leaf Jason Spezza is back where he started, in the AHL.

[20 years later, Spezza developing again in AHL![](https://theahl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/09/cropped-AHL_Primary22-270x270.png)The American Hockey LeaguePatrick Williams![](https://theahl.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/10/spezza_jason241020-1024x576.jpg)](https://theahl.com/news/20-years-later-spezza-developing-again-in-ahl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Mats Sundin: Red Wing?

[Lidström försökte värva Sundin till DetroitMats Sundin lyckades aldrig vinna Stanley Cup med Toronto Maple Leafs. Under hans sista säsong där försökte nära vännen Nicklas Lidström få honom till Detroit R![](https://www.aftonbladet.se/web-assets/favicon-8447eb68/apple-touch-icon-180x180.png)AftonbladetFoto: Magnus Wennman![](https://images.aftonbladet-cdn.se/v2/images/62ea89ee-ab2d-4829-b5ec-af63b7f0fa52?fit=crop&format=auto&h=1069&q=50&w=1900&s=ec889872086f71d0ff22a20e077f108e1e3faaec)](https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/hockey/a/lw9X33/nicklas-lidstrom-forsokte-varva-mats-sundin-till-detroit-red-wings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Pete Conacher, son of Charlie Conacher, was a Leaf, NHLer, and head of the Ontario Special Olympics.

> We are saddened to learn of the passing of Leafs alumnus Pete Conacher.  
>  
> Pete, the son of Charlie Conacher, played 229 games in the NHL and was also a former President of the Ontario chapter of Special Olympics Canada. Our thoughts and condolences are with his friends and family… [pic.twitter.com/RPQ5Enp0Wu](https://t.co/RPQ5Enp0Wu?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [October 20, 2024](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1848135743803101580?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Adding this mostly for the shot of the Sharks' zamboni.

> "Randy, the Zamboni's coming back out onto the ice now" 🤣  
>  
> The Zamboni had to do a second lap before puck drop because of some ridges in front of the Avs bench [pic.twitter.com/1eVaFzuIhp](https://t.co/1eVaFzuIhp?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — B/R Open Ice (@BR\_OpenIce) [October 21, 2024](https://twitter.com/BR%5FOpenIce/status/1848156464004600297?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

New season, same old story.

[Maple Leafs Need To Quickly Improve Power-Play Following Flat Performance Against RangersThe Toronto Maple Leafs lost 4-1 to the New York Rangers Saturday — and Adam Proteau says the Leafs’ consistently bad power play needs notable changes right away.![](https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/default/icons/favicon_y24_48x48.svg)Yahoo SportsAdam Proteau![](https://media.zenfs.com/en/the_hockey_news_articles_331/6b70fe0376648fe83045a0ac62f3286a)](https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/maple-leafs-quickly-improve-power-211112664.html?guccounter=1&guce%5Freferrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce%5Freferrer%5Fsig=AQAAAFusX%5FsxCtNv5HnhEhaizb4Vb-rlcK7piJpC5-sTF%5FrVX3kt2t4EnWtrXqnG33%5FXMcLs-fAjtBgmIM4tFDnYs821YeNXbIZjVUcDsDg9-cu5K7bBy%5FYQVd886lIn4I13%5FihmAYyoy%5FYZIRRknuNr9tnjnJjsG7zKzgI7Lk6zPxzp&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

New season, new story:

[Jessica Campbell’s NHL coaching gig marks a pivotal turning point for professional hockeyCampbell’s story serves as a reminder of the challenges women coaches face, but it also demonstrates how achieving a coaching role in a professional league, though difficult, is not insurmountable.![](https://cdn.theconversation.com/static/tc/@theconversation/ui/dist/esm/logos/web-app-logo-192x192-2d05bdd6de6328146de80245d4685946.png)The ConversationHayley Baker![](https://images.theconversation.com/files/626567/original/file-20241017-15-lt97om.jpg?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&rect=10%2C312%2C3462%2C1731&q=45&auto=format&w=1356&h=668&fit=crop)](https://theconversation.com/jessica-campbells-nhl-coaching-gig-marks-a-pivotal-turning-point-for-professional-hockey-241191?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Frustration has truly turned into apathy:

[Let’s Face It, Roger’s Hockey Product Is Downright Boring - YYZsportsmediaRogers hockey night in canada is dull and boring compared to american counterpats TNT and ESPN and new comer AMAZON![](https://yyzsportsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-cropped-Logo-Mock-up-circle-270x270.png)YYZsportsmediaJonah![](https://yyzsportsmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/hockey_night_in_canada_after_hours_hd-5.jpg)](https://yyzsportsmedia.com/lets-face-it-rogers-hockey-product-is-downright-boring/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Finally, one interesting stat and one question: Who will be the Craig MacTavish of visors?

[There are only four players left in the NHL that play without a visorOver the NHL’s 107-year history, the league has undergone hundreds of rule changes. One major modification to the game was the 1979…![](https://i0.wp.com/russianmachineneverbreaks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-rmnb-puck-logo.webp?fit=192%2C192&ssl=1)RMNBChris Cerullo![](https://i0.wp.com/russianmachineneverbreaks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ryan-reaves-penalty-box-no-visor.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&original)](https://russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2024/10/20/there-are-only-four-players-left-in-the-nhl-that-play-without-a-visor/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

> The [@NHLJets](https://twitter.com/NHLJets?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) extended their perfect run to start the season while the [@Avalanche](https://twitter.com/Avalanche?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and [@LAKings](https://twitter.com/LAKings?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) each picked up road wins to cap an exciting weekend of [@NHL](https://twitter.com/NHL?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) action.[#NHLStats](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLStats?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com): [https://t.co/Kzw78DiPDf](https://t.co/Kzw78DiPDf?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/dsmV4l89wd](https://t.co/dsmV4l89wd?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — NHL Public Relations (@PR\_NHL) [October 21, 2024](https://twitter.com/PR%5FNHL/status/1848199565050101931?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Enjoy your day everyone!