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# Thursday's FTB: Training Camp Begins
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/thursdays-ftb-training-camp-begins/
- Published: 2026-09-17T10:00:15.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-17T10:00:15.000Z
- Description: The first practice is today.
- Author: Cathy Squires
- Tags: From The Branches

Yesterday the Leafs posted an update that they have hired Scott McNaugton to run the media relations department. He used to work for the team a few years ago and has been with the PHPA (union of the AHL/ECHL) lately. 

We'll have details on the training camp roster later today. 

For now: 

> The NHL announced 10 new officials for 2026-27: 4 promotions and 6 hires.  
> Here's the breakdown of the new faces in stripes this season: 🧵 [pic.twitter.com/Kkgtfymf2G](https://t.co/Kkgtfymf2G?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Scouting The Refs (@ScoutingTheRefs) [September 16, 2026](https://x.com/ScoutingTheRefs/status/2100278508937154686?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

> [pic.twitter.com/zL90HulsuL](https://t.co/zL90HulsuL?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) [September 16, 2026](https://x.com/Canes/status/2100299437037822303?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

> Also today: Red Wings interim GM Shawn Horcoff said Dylan Larkin suffered an upper-body injury this week during training and won’t be on-ice at the start of camp
> 
> — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) [September 16, 2026](https://x.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/2100301680650907740?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

> Ryan Reaves has announced his retirement from the NHL after 962 games on IG. He penned a pretty perfect ending to the statement explaining his decision:  
>  
> "You can rest easy knowing the corners are a little safer today.  
>  
> Mic drop, gloves drop.   
>  
> Reavo out." [pic.twitter.com/dRslxZO0MJ](https://t.co/dRslxZO0MJ?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) [September 16, 2026](https://x.com/reporterchris/status/2100331788241441071?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[Hellebuyck does not report to camp, suspended by Jets | NHL.comGoaltender requested trade during offseason; won Hart Trophy in 2024-25, Vezina Trophy 3 times![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-32x32-818e459f-ace9-440e-b82d-7363dc79bc34.png)NHL logoNHLMedia![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/tst5jpi53xov097ifmoz-1b40e1d1-f53e-419f-825f-766faaebf639.jpg)](https://www.nhl.com/news/connor-hellebuyck-does-not-report-to-camp-suspended-by-winnipeg-jets?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

[\- TSNMark Masters is joined by TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston to discuss Auston Matthews and where he’s at after knee surgery. They also touch on first overall pick Gavin McKenna and how the team plans to handle their youngest addition.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-043ef360-4f84-432a-816a-fd539a8e78d4.ico)TSN![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/https-3A-2F-2Fd3g70guqh4mw9g.cloudfront.net-2F09-16-2026-2Ft_5fdd5f54a1e94b44858e7612ee925fb9_name_2026_9_16_d9955ca9_6e89_4a66_a7b5_04e169bc80ef_jpg_1920x1080-6676ae1e-8589-458d-877c-e4c581bfa4e0.jpg)](https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/2026/09/16/cj-rejuvenated-matthews-ready-to-lead-new-look-leafs/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Everyone who met the media yesterday: 

Since the Leafs did not actually release a full training camp roster with all the information, this might help us out: 

> Catching you up on new Leaf camp numbers, some already out there, some released today:  
> D Blankenburg #3  
> F Blueger #73  
> G Bobrovsky #72  
> F Brisson #90  
> F Duhaime #24  
> D Emil #55  
> G Hlavaj #31  
> F Koblar #33   
> F MacEwen #19  
> F McKenna #92  
> Paul #20  
> Raddysh#43  
> Roslovic#96  
> Sissons#15
> 
> — Lance Hornby 🇺🇦🇨🇦 (@sunhornby) [September 16, 2026](https://x.com/sunhornby/status/2100367922984038414?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

And finally:

> Five first overall picks  
> Five generations  
> One family 💙 [pic.twitter.com/DResPJi1gG](https://t.co/DResPJi1gG?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [September 17, 2026](https://x.com/MapleLeafs/status/2100390962719543656?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)