> ## 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: waivers and claimers - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/thursday-ftb-waivers-and-claimers/ - Published: 2023-10-12T10:00:19.000Z - Updated: 2023-10-12T11:51:59.000Z - Author: Hardev - Tags: From The Branches The Leafs, who beat Montreal last night in the season opener, have been/are a very good team. By virtue of that, they've shopped through the waivers bin a lot less than teams at the bottom. The simple math there is it's harder to make the Leafs roster than the roster of the Habs, for example. Hence the Leafs lose players on waivers every year and rarely claim anyone back – they're just too good for it. And to put that point into better context, I wanted to share who around the NHL has gotten claimed on waivers so far during the preseason and the first week of the regular season. It's not a long list, and the list of teams making claims also shouldn't surprise. 29/09: Spencer Martin – claimed by CBJ from VAN 30/09: Ty Emberton – claimed by SJS from NYR 01/10: Lassi Thomson\* – claimed by ANA from OTT 02/10: Samuel Fagemo – claimed by NSH from LAK 02/10: Jansen Harkins – claimed by PIT from WPG 06/10: Grigori Denisenko – claimed by VGK from FLA 09/10: Lassi Thomson\* – reclaimed by OTT from ANA, sent to minors 09/10: Ivan Prosvetov – claimed by COL from ARI 09/10: John Ludvig – claimed by PIT from FLA 09/10: AJ Greer – claimed by CGY from BOS 10/10: Ross Johnston – claimed by ANA from NYI 10 players, one of them twice. The trend of teams at the bottom picking up many of these players is the point of waivers – to help balance out bottoms of lineups and give a second option for guys who couldn't make good teams or for other reasons. The exceptions are when Colorado picked up their backup goalie, Pittsburgh picked up a couple guys I might've heard before, and Vegas took a chance on a guy I would normally have expected to go through waivers. > Everyone on waivers cleared > > — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) [October 11, 2023](https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1712166769249403037?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) My takeaway from writing out this exercise of waivers is that teams don't get better through waivers, it's mostly filled with mediocre players. Guys like Eeli Tolvanen who had untapped potential only come around once every few years, and I'm curious to see how he does over the next few years rather than half a season of adrenaline. And that brings me to the Leafs, who have a good roster and good depth. They signed, and therefore kept plenty of depth players who are bad enough to get through waivers. If the Leafs had NHLers in the minors, then waivers wouldn't be doing its job. The fact they still have Martin Jones is a pleasant surprise. So when Conor Timmins goes on waivers after he is healthy, he'll either get a chance to make a worse team and still consider himself an NHLer, or we'll know for sure which side of the fence he's on. Or maybe a team pays a pick to do that exercise themselves down the line. ## Various Leafs and Branches From the site, check out Seldo's recap! [Game One, Win oneThe Maple Leafs opened the 2023/24 season with a win over the Montreal Canadiens!![](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 LeafsAdam Selvig![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/2023/10/photo-1629594166913-c3b8198bf7e6.jpeg)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-game-one-recap/) An update on the Leafs roster, money and all. [Bobby McMann Clears WaiversMore waivers.![](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://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/2023/10/photo-1570063794363-e221037f4b6f.jpeg)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-waive-bobby-mcmann/) And Species' interview with Mike Commito on his new book, *Leafs 365*. [PPP Book Club: Leafs 365: Daily Stories From The Ice, by Mike CommitoLeafs 365: Daily Stories From The Ice is a new book for Leafs fans available this month.![](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 LeafsSpecies![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/2023/10/unnamed-1-1.jpg)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/book-interview-maple-leafs-365-daily-stories-mike-commito/) Brigs continues the updates on Nikita Grebyonkin, who is now playing regularly in the KHL. > [#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) prospect Nikita Grebyonkin doesn't have nearly the same assist rate as last year, but not for lack of trying. The chances he creates for teammates just aren't going in, like this one from today: [pic.twitter.com/PxkVARWD6B](https://t.co/PxkVARWD6B?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — More like Nikita GREATbyonkin (@brigstew86) [October 11, 2023](https://twitter.com/brigstew86/status/1712107302088507898?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The NHL inexplicably banned pride tape, so here's a list of NHLers who spoke out against that ahead of their season openers and are going to use it anyway. There is something to be said about making support for LGBTQ+ people an active choice to go out and participate in, rather than the DEI trend of having it planned by a committee. That said, whether the NHL is trying to cover their own ass or appeal to parts of their viewership, their "don't say gay" stance is still a slide back away from inclusion and gives the league a bad name. > (THREAD) > > What the players are saying about the [#NHL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHL?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)'s reported ban of not only Pride-themed jerseys, but also on using [@PrideTape](https://twitter.com/PrideTape?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), even in practices or warmups: > > — Melissa Burgess (@\_MelissaBurgess) [October 11, 2023](https://twitter.com/%5FMelissaBurgess/status/1712165255705395344?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) It also pissed off a whole bunch of lesbians they seemingly respect, admire, and are partnering with. > I put this in Google translate and then back into English and it says: > > “We’re all gay, Gary, so say it to our fucking faces.” [https://t.co/X9gR25NlFB](https://t.co/X9gR25NlFB?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Hardev demands 🏳️‍⚧️ rights (@ItsNotHardev) [October 11, 2023](https://twitter.com/ItsNotHardev/status/1712202412130291894?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The company, Pride Tape, also sent out a statement of appreciation for the support they've received from the community, players, and teams. > Thank you for all the kindness and support from all over the world over the last 24 hours. [pic.twitter.com/ArtXrPiLZa](https://t.co/ArtXrPiLZa?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Pride Tape (@PrideTape) [October 10, 2023](https://twitter.com/PrideTape/status/1711792840223703299?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The PWHL, AHL, ECHL, CHL, and USHL have partnered together to form the Respect Hockey Culture Centre, a centralized platform where employees can receive confidential mental health support services and report incidents of bullying, abuse, harassment, and discrimination. The CHL has reportedly already used the second function of the service, ousting Kevin Constantine as head coach of the Wenatchee Wild. Tick tock, Bill Peters. No one should trust you with their players. [PWHL PARTNERS WITH HOCKEY LEAGUES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA TO FORM RESPECT HOCKEY CULTURE CENTERNorth American hockey leagues launch unprecedented initiative to foster safe, healthy environment. Confidential platform provides new access for players and staff to get help, report abuse and misconduct. TORONTO, ON (October 11, 2023) – The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) and hockey…![](https://news.thepwhl.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2023/08/pwhl-temp_mark-avatar--1-.png)PWHL NewsPWHL![](https://news.thepwhl.com/content/images/2023/08/pwhl-share-1.png)](https://news.thepwhl.com/pwhl-partners-with-hockey-leagues-across-north-america-to-form-respect-hockey-culture-center/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > .[@TheAHL](https://twitter.com/TheAHL?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) is proud to join with [@CHLHockey](https://twitter.com/CHLHockey?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [@ECHL](https://twitter.com/ECHL?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [@thepwhlofficial](https://twitter.com/thepwhlofficial?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) and [@USHL](https://twitter.com/USHL?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) to form the Respect Hockey Culture Center, allowing players, coaches and employees to receive mental health support services and to report on incidents of bullying, abuse, harassment and discrimination. > > — AHL Communications (@AHLPR) [October 11, 2023](https://twitter.com/AHLPR/status/1712151779461193907?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) A couple teams played short due to injuries, including Edmonton with Mattias Ekholm and Los Angeles with Viktor Arvidsson. Ekholm injured already, eh? > Ekholm is not taking warmups for EDM...11-6 for the Oilers > > — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) [October 12, 2023](https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/1712280243086446725?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Arvidsson (lower-body) will not play vs. COL. > > With Kaliyev suspended, LAK will go with 11F / 6D. [https://t.co/4QpW02mbKM](https://t.co/4QpW02mbKM?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Daily Faceoff - Fantasy (@DFOFantasy) [October 11, 2023](https://twitter.com/DFOFantasy/status/1712170649458761777?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Owen Power has followed Rasmus Dahlin in signing an eight-year extension with Buffalo. > The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Owen Power to a seven-year contract extension worth $58.45 million ($8.35 million AAV). [pic.twitter.com/Q9XJfqWO8r](https://t.co/Q9XJfqWO8r?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Sabres PR (@SabresPR) [October 11, 2023](https://twitter.com/SabresPR/status/1712253105574703614?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Lindy Ruff also got a "multi-year" extension. Probably two years with some clauses added is my guess. > Coach is here to stay! > > We have re-signed Head Coach Lindy Ruff to a multi-year extension. > > 📰: [https://t.co/fxgkJCfSVW](https://t.co/fxgkJCfSVW?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/iT8Kg58c95](https://t.co/iT8Kg58c95?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) [October 11, 2023](https://twitter.com/NJDevils/status/1712105862636986449?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)