> ## 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: Maybe Tanev? - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/saturdays-ftb-maybe-tanev/ - Published: 2026-10-31T10:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-31T10:00:01.000Z - Description: Is the band getting back together? - Author: Cathy Squires - Tags: From The Branches This again, first: [Sources: Nikita Kucherov tells Lightning he won't re-sign, asks for tradeAccording to multiple sources, Nikita Kucherov has informed both his teammates and the Lightning organization that he will not be re-signing with Tampa Bay and would like to be traded.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/sn_favicon-9a118d30-33e0-4e9b-a35c-0ba9fce826a6.ico)Sportsnet.caElliotte Friedman![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/Tampa-Bay-Lightning-right-wing-Nikita-Kucherov-d57c568e-eed4-473f-a464-5e7eb339f8b9.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/sources-nikita-kucherov-tells-lightning-he-wont-re-sign-asks-for-trade/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > [pic.twitter.com/wTTyN2BTug](https://t.co/wTTyN2BTug?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) [October 31, 2026](https://x.com/TBLightning/status/2116343166089756795?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- Yesterday Chris Tanev skated in a regular sweater in a regular spot at practice, so tonight might be the night for his return and Dakota Joshua making his debut. Bo Groulx will likely sit out. Confirmation will come later in the preview. [Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev says he's ready to return against CanucksThe Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman said Friday he's ready to return Saturday against the Vancouver Canucks (Sportsnet, Sportsnet+, 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT).![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/sn_favicon-cd189a30-54f1-4169-a725-4cdcc88673a9.ico)Sportsnet.caSportsnet Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/Tanev-c884aadb-5259-4a66-9868-647e9085fb1c.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/maple-leafs-chris-tanev-says-hes-ready-to-return-against-canucks/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Real Kyper vs. Bourne: How should Maple Leafs approach the trade market?Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne go head-to-head debating two questions about the Maple Leafs: How should they approach the trade market this season, and is Auston Matthews all the way back?![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/sn_favicon-6b194cdf-c5fb-4ec3-af56-ac39120b27ad.ico)Sportsnet.caJustin Bourne![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/cowan-fe8aacc5-b1d2-497a-b819-92327aef9c4f.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/real-kyper-vs-bourne-how-should-maple-leafs-approach-the-trade-market/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Canucks Place Filip Chytil On IR, Call-Up Ex-Maple Leafs Forward Jacob QuillanAfter missing practice on Friday, the Canucks have placed FIlip Chytil on IR.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/thehockeynews.com-2Ffavicon-4061c399-1511-4d06-a95b-bd47a2e67790.png)The Hockey NewsIzzy Cheung![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/ff70f425-586b-443e-9c43-26d5f91383c0-1fed07f6-950e-4ebc-939f-8b2dd93314c7.jpg)](https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/vancouver-canucks/latest-news/canucks-place-filip-chytil-on-ir-call-up-ex-maple-leafs-forward-jacob-quillan?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Doug MacLean comments on Sergei Bobrovsky’s play for the Maple Leafs![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/sn_favicon-79c08f92-fe7d-4642-aae9-6cc9046fa5ed.ico)Connected](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/video/doug-maclean-comments-on-sergei-bobrovskys-play-for-the-maple-leafs/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [\- TSNGavin McKenna had his first two-goal game in the NHL on Wednesday night, bringing the 18-year-old's season total to five goals and 11 points in 15 games. OverDrive host Bryan Hayes joins Domino's That's Hockey to grade McKenna's first month with the Maple Leafs.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-65d81536-0460-42b7-ac56-62fe6ab0a260.ico)TSN![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/https-3A-2F-2Fd3g70guqh4mw9g.cloudfront.net-2F10-29-2026-2Ft_93efdea18bd948ca971dfc84a112dcdc_name_2026_10_29_83009a17_f417_40c2_8e86_4edb19157ffd_jpg_1920x1080-a189238d-2136-4491-83a3-63a76da44394.jpg)](https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/2026/10/29/dominos-thats-hockey-hayes-grades-mckennas-first-month-with-maple-leafs/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [How Jack Roslovic is quickly becoming X-factor for Maple Leafs

Through 15 games of the Toronto Maple Leafs season, one of the biggest surprises has been the impact of Jack Roslovic. The speedy winger has quickly become an integral piece for Jim Hiller’s hockey club, and he’s essentially gone from a top-nine forward on the Edmonton Oilers last season, to a top-line, impact winger for…

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-32x32-3daa314f-7086-4036-9b4b-6091da1bd3c3.png)The Leafs NationJeremy Tingly![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/image-b3cb6b90-a8dc-4859-82c6-08f4b06b0294.jpg)](https://theleafsnation.com/news/how-jack-roslovic-quickly-becoming-x-factor-toronto-maple-leafs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [How Artur Akhtyamov is trying to find groove with Marlies, while Ben Danford is on proper trajectoryMaple Leafs goalie prospect Artur Akhtyamov is not happy with his start to 2026-27, while Ben Danford continues to take steps. Read more.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-tsun-0e23f484-e737-4998-b1a0-e4b8f194ae4f.ico)Toronto SunTerry Koshan![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/1030-artur-akhtyamov-maple-leafs-e00aa01c-1a0b-495c-8f83-421476321004.jpg)](https://torontosun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/artur-akhtyamov-trying-find-groove-marlies?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) See you later for the preview!