> ## 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. # Saturday's FTB: Alfie's reunion - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/saturdays-ftb-alfies-reunion/ - Published: 2026-10-03T10:00:32.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-03T10:00:31.000Z - Description: And various players critique the fanfic written about them. - Author: Cathy Squires - Tags: From The Branches Yesterday was debunk the myths day for the Maple Leafs as they had their first practice since opening with a back-to-back. Myth one: Kirill Marchenko is a RW and OMG the Leafs are playing him on his offside. [Why left-wing assignment is welcome return for Maple Leafs’ MarchenkoMuch has been made of Marchenko slotting in on the left side of the top line, in the spot formerly held by Matthew Knies, despite playing primarily as a right winger during his time in Columbus. But the shift to the left is, in fact, a return to Marchenko’s natural position, rather than an experiment.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/sn_favicon-d0ef266f-280c-4e86-93ae-60969ddf278d.ico)Sportsnet.caSonny Sachdeva![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/Marchenko-1d597552-0432-4d08-a2ab-6f7907cc772c.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/why-left-wing-assignment-is-welcome-return-for-maple-leafs-marchenko/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) He said he played LW in Russia, and this is common for player to play opposite their handedness. The article above outlines some of the ways it makes the offensive game better. Myth two: Sergei Bobrovsky is mean and the Leafs culture is so bad, so very bad. > "I completely forgot. I came to him and told him so. So I pretended that it was my first game too." 😂 > > Sergei Bobrovsky on joining Gavin McKenna on the ice for his rookie lap. [https://t.co/seelLfE72d](https://t.co/seelLfE72d?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/01BqJijtaW](https://t.co/01BqJijtaW?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) [October 2, 2026](https://x.com/Sportsnet/status/2106082422173679937?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) This one got wild with a Montreal Gazette columnist, who is getting confused about the line between fandom and covering a team, RTing a clickbaiter. > This was unbelievable. Leafs goalie Sergei Bobrovsky couldn't let No. 1 overall draft pick Gavin McKenna have his own moment for his rookie skate. Something really wrong with that team culture. [https://t.co/peZq2GooyK](https://t.co/peZq2GooyK?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) [September 30, 2026](https://x.com/StuCowan1/status/2105275670016204931?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Leafs did their best to crop goalie Sergei Bobrovsky out of taking the spotlight from Gavin McKenna by going on ice first ahead of the kid's traditional rookie lap. [https://t.co/zjhZznUHNt](https://t.co/zjhZznUHNt?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) [September 30, 2026](https://x.com/StuCowan1/status/2105362178484101273?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Need a cheap apartment? You can live rent free in this guy's head. Myth three: Gavin McKenna skipped morning skate because of swagger (or swag, as I'm hearing people put it if they don't actually know what words mean). > Gavin McKenna on skipping Leafs optional skate Tuesday ahead of NHL debut: > > "I usually morning skate but with a back to back, it was my first game, I wanted to be rested. So, yeah, it wasn't a swagger thing (😃). It was just trying to keep my body fresh."[https://t.co/DosZTM4Rjo](https://t.co/DosZTM4Rjo?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) [October 2, 2026](https://x.com/markhmasters/status/2106105793070146040?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Gazette Guy: cover the Habs. The rest of you all: "I see what you did and it is, of course, morally wrong" is not a personality. Watch some hockey and relax. [Marchenko wasting no time ‘getting comfortable’ with Maple Leafs | NHL.comForward feeling at home on line with Matthews, Roslovic following trade from Blue Jackets![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-32x32-b5c955cf-5671-477f-9903-e398c3925488.png)NHL logoMike Zeisberger![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/jre0b7xitdvlb4b3p0mz-21754351-fb3c-4210-8270-f21f8b7becd0.png)](https://www.nhl.com/news/kirill-marchenko-already-getting-comfortable-with-toronto?utm%5Fsource=xdotcom&utm%5Fmedium=nhl%5Fsocial&utm%5Fcampaign=media) If you missed it yesterday the PWHL has announced their schedule and playoff format. [PWHL ANNOUNCES 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULESeason Four of the PWHL to feature 180 games with Eastern and Western Conference alignment; New playoff format for eight teams chasing Walter Cup titleNational Broadcast schedule highlights CBC/Radio-Canada, Prime Video, Sportsnet, TSN and RDS live cov…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/android-chrome-512x512-46a5e38f-d8c6-454f-9607-0a5d563e254b.png)Professional Women's Hockey League![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/LeagueSchedule-Cover-ENG-4cad7507-50cb-40fc-a0b1-87b734b69aca.jpg)](https://www.thepwhl.com/en/news/2026/october/02/pwhl-announces-2026-27-regular-season-schedule?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) They have conferences now, and the Sceptres will be in the Eastern Conference. Eight teams make the playoffs. Opening day is December 5\. [Maple Leafs GM John Chayka talks data, goaltending, McKenna![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/sn_favicon-b7707766-8feb-4305-af3a-24cc1c089c5e.ico)Sportsnet.caSportsnet Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/Chayka-a43da0f9-0d27-46b6-adfd-ed2c989310de.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/maple-leafs-gm-john-chayka-talks-data-goaltending-mckenna/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [“Probably the easiest thing you could do is flip Nylander and Sissons” -- Anthony Petrielli talks the Maple Leafs’ middle-six forward mix on SN590Anthony Petrielli joined Sportsnet 590 to discuss Easton Cowan’s strong start, potential tweaks to the Leafs’ forward lines, the early chemistry between Auston Matthews and Kirill Marchenko, and the situation on the blue line. Petrielli on Easton Cowan’s strong start to the season: I’m not surprised at all. Everyone would be forgiven for not watching \[…\]![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/MLHS-New-Emblem-515x515-1-6742c1bc-30af-4050-90e9-1da144353f77.webp)Maple Leafs HotstoveMLHS Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/leafs-celebrate-nylander-tavares-cowan-7595d170-e4eb-45cf-a724-9e58fb6497e8.jpg)](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/10/02/anthony-petrielli-talks-the-maple-leafs-middle-six-forward-mix-on-sn590/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I vote no on that clever scheme, in case anyone was wondering. And the Marlies played their opener last night and did not win. It's a long way to the defence of the cup win, though. Many things can happen. Have a great day and the preview will be out later this afternoon.