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# Friday’s FTB: Did the Leafs win?
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-fridays-from-the-branches-ftb-links-did-the-leafs-win-patrick-marleau/
- Published: 2018-11-16T11:00:04.000Z
- Updated: 2018-11-16T11:00:04.000Z
- Description: For most of us, it’s time to roll out of bed and check if the Leafs beat Patrick Marleau’s former team last night.
- Author: Kevin Papetti
- Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50

Good morning.

With the Leafs game ending well after midnight, today’s FTB will feature a generic introduction to ensure that there is insightful analysis regardless of last night’s outcome.

What a (great/horrible) game for the Leafs. Frederik Andersen just (came up big/didn’t come up big) when it mattered the most. Toronto’s defence sure looks (great/weak) of late. Did you see Tavares’ (goal/ face-off win)?!

The Leafs clearly (wanted/forgot) to win this game for Patrick Marleau, and you could tell that this was an important game for him, because he sure looked (great/nervous). I wouldn’t be surprised if Mike Babcock gave this team a (pizza party/ bag skate) today. This team just looks (amazing/horrific) right now.

Here are today’s links:

### In Case You Missed It

[North American prospect report: Two points for everyone!](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-prospect-report-flint-firebirds-fedor-gordeev-mac-hollowell-joseph-woll-durzi/)\- Elseldo

We are thinking of changing the name of this website from pensionplanpuppets.com to machollowell.com. Stay tuned.

[Mailbag: Leafs’ Defence and Saved By The Bell](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/mailbag-leafs-defence-and-saved-by-the-bell-questions-answers/)\- Acting the Fulemin

Acting the Fulemin answers your questions and provides some detailed advice here, which is why he’s commonly referred to as the Dr.Phil of hockey writers.

[The three paths William Nylander can walk](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/the-three-paths-william-nylander-can-walk-signing-dealine-time-trade-rules-khl/)\- Katya Knappe

My guess is that Nylander’s hair is in that awkward in-between phase, and he’s just waiting for it to grow before he signs.

[Who is doing the shooting on the Leafs?](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-shooting-auston-matthews-john-tavares-tyler-ennis-is-decent/)\- Arvind

Arvind breaks down Toronto’s shooters this year. I recommend reading it if you haven’t already.

### From the Branches

[The complete Maple Leafs prospect rankings, November 2018 edition](https://theathletic.com/651871/2018/11/15/wheeler-the-complete-maple-leafs-prospect-rankings-november-2018-edition/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)\- Scott Wheeler, The Athletic

Scott ranks Toronto’s prospects, and there’s a bit of a surprise at the top. Fedor Gordeev ranks 19th on Scott’s list, but #1 in our hearts.

[Leafs Musings: A Big Weekend for Sandin and Liljegren, Standout Forwards on the Marlies, and Thoughts on the William Nylander Rumours](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2018/11/13/leafs-musings-a-big-weekend-for-sandin-and-liljegren-standout-forwards-on-the-marlies-and-thoughts-on-the-nylander-rumours/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)\- Kevin Papetti, Maple Leafs Hot Stove

You can find my latest thoughts on Sandin and Liljegren here, and I also spoke about just how good Trevor Moore and Mason Marchment have been. Liljegren did not play as well on Tuesday, but neither did half the team.

[How high is Travis Dermott’s ceiling?](https://mapleleafsnation.com/2018/11/14/how-high-is-travis-dermotts-ceiling/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)\- Nick Desouza, Maple Leafs Nation

I hope you like Dermott GIFs.

[The value of the stretch pass and how the Leafs can better utilize it](https://theathletic.com/643939/2018/11/10/tulloch-the-value-of-the-stretch-pass-and-how-the-leafs-can-better-utilize-it/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)\- Ian Tulloch, The Athletic

This is a long but interesting read about the stretch pass from earlier this week.

**Have a good Friday!**