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# Saturday FTB: former Leaf dunks on Habs
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/saturday-ftb-former-maple-leafs-dunks-on-habs/
- Published: 2023-12-23T11:50:44.000Z
- Updated: 2023-12-23T11:51:47.000Z
- Description: Have a great holiday weekend, everyone!
- Author: Hardev
- Tags: From The Branches

Former Leafs forward Colin Blackwell had the Canadiens swimming on this amazing assist to Josh Dickinson. Happy to see Blackwell finding success in Chicago. 

> SHEESH, COLIN BLACKWELL!! 😮‍💨 [pic.twitter.com/dxXOtsud95](https://t.co/dxXOtsud95?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — NHL (@NHL) [December 23, 2023](https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1738390231152267478?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

The Leafs signed budding prospect Noah Chadwick to a three-year ELC, giving him a juicy contract bonus just in time for the holidays. 

[Maple Leafs sign drafted prospect Chadwick to ELCSigned!![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/format/png/2023/04/pension-plan-min.svg)PPP LeafsCathy Squires![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1533073526757-2c8ca1df9f1c?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDIwfHxzaWdufGVufDB8fHx8MTcwMzI2OTkxMnww&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000content/images/size/w1200)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-noah-chadwick-elc/)

The 2024 Men's World Juniors are upon us and we Leafs fans actually care about it this year because our top prospects, Fraser Minten and Easton Cowan are playing for Canada in it. The tournament is also in Sweden, so that'll be lots of fun (as opposed to Finn).

[Get Ready for the 2024 WJCEaston Cowan and Fraser Minten in action in Sweden.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/size/w256h256/format/png/2023/04/pension-plan-min.svg)PPP LeafsCathy Squires![](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1546620049-440f8f1fe144?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDN8fGdvdGhlbmJ1cmd8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzAyNjUxMDE3fDA&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=2000content/images/size/w1200)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/get-ready-for-the-2024-wjc/)

> [#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) prospect Fraser Minten is sent in on a short breakaway and he scores off his own rebound. Broadcast has said Canada doesn't want to touch the Minten-Celebrini-Dumais line and it's easy to see why.[pic.twitter.com/7OsCrFfoRt](https://t.co/7OsCrFfoRt?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — More like Nikita GREATbyonkin (@brigstew86) [December 22, 2023](https://twitter.com/brigstew86/status/1738217485113966864?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Also in prospects, Greb got some points yesterday.

> [#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) prospect Nikita Grebyonkin with two primary assists, including the OT winner, in his first game since the KHL all-star break. He's up to 19 points in 41 games. [pic.twitter.com/6UJNYYwzlJ](https://t.co/6UJNYYwzlJ?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — More like Nikita GREATbyonkin (@brigstew86) [December 22, 2023](https://twitter.com/brigstew86/status/1738243283829002525?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Ilya Samsonov is on the bench, Marner is back with Matthews, and we'll see where things go. 

> Martin Jones will get the net for the [#Leafs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Leafs?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) vs Jackets as the team looks to continue to support Ilya Samsonov's struggles.   
> Changes up front and on the back end.  
> Why Calle Jarnkrok missed practice and more from Columbus.↩️[https://t.co/qycwNF1wJ8](https://t.co/qycwNF1wJ8?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — David Alter (@dalter) [December 22, 2023](https://twitter.com/dalter/status/1738334270546972990?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Last 32 Thoughts of the year. 

> 32 Thoughts Friday news & information podcast. Links to your preferred platform here: [https://t.co/io7Mr1RceU](https://t.co/io7Mr1RceU?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Enjoy!
> 
> — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) [December 22, 2023](https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1738223981034197047?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

A former MLSE executive, Alyson Walker, has been hired by Soccer Canada. One of her stated main goals is to foster growth, safety, and an equitable environment for players to compete in. 

> New: Canada Soccer has reached an agreement to hire former Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment executive Alyson Walker as general secretary, sources tell TSN.   
> Canada Soccer is expected to announce her hiring today. Walker will succeed interim general secretary Jason deVos.…
> 
> — Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) [December 22, 2023](https://twitter.com/rwesthead/status/1738267106104262852?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Alyson Walker named Canada Soccer General SecretaryFormer Canadian Olympic Committee, MLSE and Bell Media sports and entertainment executive appointed to top job![](https://canada-soccer-pressroom.prezly.com/alyson-walker-named-canada-soccer-general-secretary#FFFFFF)Canada Soccer PressroomPaulo Senra![](https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/74fefa5c-8655-4ad2-addc-c007ad0abc9b/-/crop/1917x723/0,176/-/preview/-/preview/600x600/)](https://canada-soccer-pressroom.prezly.com/alyson-walker-named-canada-soccer-general-secretary?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

The Red Wings blew a 5-1 lead to the Flyers, but eventually won 7-6 in a shootout to ruin the fun storyline. 

> THESE FLYERS.[#PHIvsDET](https://twitter.com/hashtag/PHIvsDET?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | [#LetsGoFlyers](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LetsGoFlyers?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/0P21OkIdhN](https://t.co/0P21OkIdhN?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) [December 23, 2023](https://twitter.com/NHLFlyers/status/1738387609284436236?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Happy Saturday!