> ## 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. # Thursday FTB: Matthew Knies childhood idol just retired - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/thursday-ftb-matthew-knies-childhood-idol-just-retired/ - Published: 2023-09-14T10:00:51.000Z - Updated: 2023-09-14T10:00:50.000Z - Description: Baby Leafs go to Traverse City. - Author: Hardev - Tags: From The Branches Toronto's top prospects skated together on Wednesday before travelling to Traverse City for the prospect tournament between themselves, Detroit, Columbus, and Dallas. The roster was released on Tuesday, which you can find on our front page. > Back on the ice 👊 [pic.twitter.com/lfVKmfN9Es](https://t.co/lfVKmfN9Es?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [September 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1702023772125941998?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Matthew Knies, who I guess is still a prospect, is heading to the tournament to probably be the best player over the weekend. He'll have to fight Adam Fantili and Logan Stankoven for that honour, though. Knies spoke to the media yesterday about his concussion during the playoffs and shared who his childhood hockey idol was. You'll never guess, but maybe not surprised if you know who McDavid's favourite player was growing up. > Matthew Knies says he’s fully recovered from that concussion he sustained in the playoffs. Says he was actually cleared to play in Game 6 against the Panthers had it happened. > > — David Alter (@dalter) [September 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/dalter/status/1702018637119238504?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Yup, Knies idol was Mikkel Boedker! The 33-year-old retired this past summer after 12 seasons in the NHL, including eight seasons with Phoenix/Arizona. He played his last three years in the Swiss and Swedish leagues. If there was a chance to get Boedker in the Leafs organization, would you do it? > One more hockey idol story from Matthew Knies of the [@MapleLeafs](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), as you could have given me 500 guesses and I would not have gotten his childhood favorite. > > Full story here: [https://t.co/klsX2Mqd6o](https://t.co/klsX2Mqd6o?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/TR1h4jdvQ1](https://t.co/TR1h4jdvQ1?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) [September 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/wyshynski/status/1701992832289108164?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Lance Hornby wrote about Roni Hirvonen returning from a concussion at Leafs dev camp, the two Russian players who won't leave each other's side, and revealed the opening pairing of Minten-Knies. Or as I like to call it, new Nylander-Hyman. [A fine time for Finn Roni Hirvonen to get back at Maple Leafs rookie campIn their first meeting since Nolan Dillingham flattened Roni Hirvonen at development camp, the two Leaf prospects have patched things up.![](https://dcs-static.gprod.postmedia.digital/14.4.3/websites/images/apple-touch-icons/iphone-retina/icon-tsun.png)Toronto SunLance Hornby![](https://smartcdn.gprod.postmedia.digital/torontosun/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0914Fraser-Minten-maple-leafs-scaled-e1694635869454.jpg)](https://torontosun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/fine-time-for-finn-hirvonen-to-get-back?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Parkdale Arena is going to get a new look to honour Pat Quinn, including renaming it to Pat Quinn Arena, this Saturday. [Ward 4 set to pay homage to Pat Quinn with ‘new look’ Parkdale Arena | CBC NewsThe City of Hamilton is set to honour former NHL player, coach and general manager Pat Quinn with a “new look” and rededication ceremony to the Pat Quinn Arena (Parkdale Arena).![](https://www.cbc.ca/a/apple-touch-icon.png)CBC![](https://i.cbc.ca/1.3655320.1694550820!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/pat-quinn.jpg)](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/pat-quinn-parkdale-arena-1.6964425?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Ilya Samsonov is going to wear an homage to CuJo's mask. Thoughts? > Ilya Samsonov’s new Cujo-esque mask is 🔥🔥🔥 > > Projecting he will soar up the [@TheAthleticNHL](https://twitter.com/TheAthleticNHL?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) goalie mask power rankings this season. [pic.twitter.com/pLGdAmtuHo](https://t.co/pLGdAmtuHo?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Jesse Granger (@JesseGranger\_) [September 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/JesseGranger%5F/status/1702020559192928645?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The PWHL has released details for the PWHL Draft on Monday. It'll start at 1pm and be streamed on CBC Sports in Canada. It's being primarily sponsored by Canadian Tire. I'll have a deeper article on the Eligibility List that was released as well, including who I think Toronto will take 2nd and 8th overall. > NEWS: The PWHL draft will be held at CBC in downtown Toronto at 1 p.m. ET on Sept. 18\. > > The draft will be streamed in partnership with CBC Sports. > > Fans can see the players before the draft at the “PWHL purple carpet” but the event itself will be for credentialed personnel only. > > — Hailey Salvian (@hailey\_salvian) [September 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/hailey%5Fsalvian/status/1701991483304206607?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > 15 rounds. 6 teams. 90 of the top players in the game. > > We are proud to announce the inaugural PWHL Draft presented by [@CanadianTire](https://twitter.com/CanadianTire?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). > 📰 [https://t.co/v2oPaNl4Z7](https://t.co/v2oPaNl4Z7?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/VB7exoCzlf](https://t.co/VB7exoCzlf?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) [September 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/thepwhlofficial/status/1701989175648563497?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) In a story full of men with ulterior motives, the NHLPA is investigating the Babcock locker room allegations. Will the truth come out? Place your bets. > NHLPA is still actively reviewing the allegations about Mike Babcock and players’ personal devices/photos. NHL confirmed the league continues to gather information on the matter as well. > > — Katie Strang (@KatieJStrang) [September 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/KatieJStrang/status/1702078688194445743?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Richard Hunter, father of London Knights owners Mark and Dale, passed away on Wednesday. > [pic.twitter.com/xZk51whebz](https://t.co/xZk51whebz?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — London Knights (@LondonKnights) [September 13, 2023](https://twitter.com/LondonKnights/status/1701974991510573457?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Stanley Cup is heading down under! [Stanley Cup to make 1st trip to Australia for 2023 NHL Global Series | NHL.comChampionship trophy, which has never visited Southern Hemisphere, set to visit Melbourne![](https://www.nhl.com/assets/icons/fav/nhl/favicon-apple-touch-icon.png)NHL logoNicholas J. Cotsonika![](https://media.d3.nhle.com/image/private/t_ratio16_9-size50/prd/wkcjftoa7hpc3nevtazb.jpg)](https://www.nhl.com/news/stanley-cup-1st-trip-to-australia-for-nhl-global-series?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)