> ## 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's FTB: late game blues - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/thursdays-ftb-late-game-blues/ - Published: 2025-03-27T10:00:03.000Z - Updated: 2025-03-27T10:00:02.000Z - Description: It's a long time until gametime. - Author: Cathy Squires - Tags: From The Branches Good morning everyone, I hope you are all planning on staying up for the Sharks tonight. What could be better? The Sceptres beat Boston with a big third period and are now five points ahead of the third place Fleet. > It was a Toronto goal fest in the third period 😮‍💨 > > Watch all four goals here ⤵️ [pic.twitter.com/2vgG51m9i8](https://t.co/2vgG51m9i8?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Sceptres (@PWHL\_Toronto) [March 27, 2025](https://twitter.com/PWHL%5FToronto/status/1905071014469349379?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Meanwhile Montréal won their game and became the first team to clinch a playoff spot. They are three points ahead of Toronto. --- > Cowboy took a spin on the mic 🤠 [pic.twitter.com/AuSxGMF42Z](https://t.co/AuSxGMF42Z?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — London Knights (@LondonKnights) [March 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/LondonKnights/status/1905016300474101816?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) If you missed it, this post has the playoff schedules: [Maple Leafs Prospect Report: Let the Playoffs BeginWith the regular seasons over, it’s time to look at all of Toronto’s prospects that will be continuing their seasons in the playoffs.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB-152.png)PPP LeafsBrian S![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1519755886879-4e3381fe0cb7)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/map/) > Newly signed NCAA products Luke Haymes & John Prokop led the stretch after Marlies practice today > > Head coach John Gruden says they will both make their AHL debuts this weekend > > Ryan Reaves joined the team this week but TBD if he gets into games [@TSN\_Sports](https://twitter.com/TSN%5FSports?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/Juc5D4IBlQ](https://t.co/Juc5D4IBlQ?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) [March 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/markhmasters/status/1904978239644401808?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Leafs Ice Chips - Ryan Reaves joined the Marlies this week for the first time since clearing waivers and being assigned to the AHL on March 7\. More from [@markhmasters](https://twitter.com/markhmasters?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com): [https://t.co/OP2LB6V1aN](https://t.co/OP2LB6V1aN?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/l9CnnLcxsy](https://t.co/l9CnnLcxsy?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) [March 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/TSNHockey/status/1904972408416514270?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) They're sending Bellows down after that game against the Leafs? > Waivers today:[#Smashville](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Smashville?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Marc Del Gaizo $775K[#Smashville](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Smashville?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Kieffer Bellows $775K[https://t.co/gjOvqdamBY](https://t.co/gjOvqdamBY?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) [March 26, 2025](https://twitter.com/PuckPedia/status/1904966241405841645?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Nikita Grebenkin with his farewell interview: [https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/grebenkin-thanks-leafs-fans-but-wants-to-be-known-for-more-than-viral-interview\~3104441](https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/grebenkin-thanks-leafs-fans-but-wants-to-be-known-for-more-than-viral-interview~3104441?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) You gotta watch it. One last Greb moment. The new guys on the Marlies: > #Leafs prospect Victor Johansson (#48 in white/blue) didn't have any points, but had six shots and was +1 in Leksands' 2-0 win to open their second round playoff series. He was showing off just how slippery he can be with the puck. > > — [Bastard Treliving (@brigstew.bsky.social)](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:h6xjndnh6l6sdkll3m4dhwqz?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [2025-03-27T00:26:25.892Z](https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:h6xjndnh6l6sdkll3m4dhwqz/post/3lld22lg3ps22?ref%5Fsrc=embed&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Panthers’ Brad Marchand nearing debut, targeting Friday vs. UtahBrad Marchand is inching closer to making his Florida Panthers debut. The team is targeting Friday’s matchup against Utah as the first game for the 36-year-old to don the red and gold, head coach Paul Maurice said Wednesday, according to the team’s senior digital content manager Jameson Olive.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Sportsnet.caSportsnet Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/Brad-Marchand.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/panthers-brad-marchand-nearing-debut-targeting-friday-vs-utah/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Leafs play the Panthers next Wednesday.