> ## 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: Today needs to work harder than yesterday for excitement - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/thursdays-ftb-today-needs-to-work-harder-than-yesterday-for-excitement/ - Published: 2026-06-25T10:00:32.000Z - Updated: 2026-06-25T10:00:33.000Z - Description: We have the hunger for trades now. - Author: Cathy Squires - Tags: From The Branches There was one big deal, another sign and trade. The Washington Capitals have upped the price you have to pay for these. > We have acquired a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and forward David Kampf from the Washington Capitals in exchange for forward Alex Tuch. > > Details → [https://t.co/OrMC9fpO8i](https://t.co/OrMC9fpO8i?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/PEZVeyBtLJ](https://t.co/PEZVeyBtLJ?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) [June 24, 2026](https://x.com/BuffaloSabres/status/2069928648212099410?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Buffalo also re-signed Zach Benson. > SEVEN MORE YEARS OF BENNY ⚔️ > > We have signed Zach Benson to a seven-year contract with an AAV of $7.5 million. > > Details → [https://t.co/GWcREJzmxC](https://t.co/GWcREJzmxC?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/7OHpLtjZeN](https://t.co/7OHpLtjZeN?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) [June 25, 2026](https://x.com/BuffaloSabres/status/2069937554158182730?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/2026/06/6a3c47652894f-1-.png) In other news: > NHL Draft note - The 4 year signing window equalization begins with this draft class. NHL teams will have 4 years to sign players drafted from either the CHL or NCAA. > Previously it had been 2 years for players drafted out of the CHL. > > — Jeff Marek (@JeffMarek) [June 24, 2026](https://x.com/JeffMarek/status/2069822039196684456?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > Simon Benoit on time in Toronto: "It was great. They're a good organization. They treated me so well. I have great memories for me, my wife & my kid. I had my kid there so it's always going to be special. The guys there were just so welcoming to me. We really had a good group." > > — Mark Masters (@markhmasters) [June 24, 2026](https://x.com/markhmasters/status/2069850887078502494?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [\- TSNJoseph Woll experienced “a lot of emotion” upon hearing about last week’s trade from Toronto to Philadelphia. “I was pretty sad,” the 27-year-old goalie said. “Even with all the positive and negative memories, I think it’s been a beautiful experience playing with them.” Woll is now excited to experience a “clean slate” with the Flyers.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-f4de6f9a-8a25-4b96-b057-74518f0f919a.ico)TSN![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/https-3A-2F-2Fd3g70guqh4mw9g.cloudfront.net-2F06-24-2026-2Ft_1a5a4b362ebe460fab9eb84e64f61da2_name_2026_6_24_fe5f2ba2_0165_4c4a_8753_f6099ae17fba_jpg_1920x1080-83cf9d0c-3a0e-480d-a733-d803e7692f4a.jpg)](https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/2026/06/24/i-was-pretty-sad-woll-calls-leafs-tenure-a-beautiful-experience-despite-ups-and-downs/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > La Victoire de Montréal convoque les médias demain matin, jeudi, pour faire le point sur de l’état de santé de la capitaine Marie-Philip Poulin. [#LPHF](https://x.com/hashtag/LPHF?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Mikaël Lalancette (@MikLalancette) [June 25, 2026](https://x.com/MikLalancette/status/2069961389314081010?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Flames trying to trade Zary, seeking second-rounder in returnThe Calgary Flames are trying to move forward Connor Zary, according to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger. Dreger adds it sounds like the Flames are asking for a second-round selection in return.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-b84623b1-332c-4edc-96fb-8ddbe35e5944.ico)TSNTSN.ca Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/4CRFZ2YULRATPHRI376RPHWVAI-b1dbf086-474e-476a-b8bf-776fab0c83b7.jpg)](https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/flames-trying-to-trade-zary-seeking-second-rounder-in-return/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) I'm just going to end with this. A sombre tone to this one from Luke Fox, but realistic too. [‘Change is good for everybody’: Morgan Rielly shows maturity with trade listMorgan Rielly has shown maturity with his trade list. If he does indeed change his address after 951 games with Toronto, he should leave with his head high, Luke Fox writes.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Sportsnet.caLuke Fox![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/CP175512694-f10b8a69-b6ae-473f-af48-3197b11323e5.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/change-is-good-for-everybody-morgan-rielly-shows-maturity-with-trade-list/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)