> ## 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. # Tuesday’s FTB: Welcome to the season - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-news-nhl-news-2021-22-nhl-season-nhl-schedule-october-12-2021/ - Published: 2021-10-12T09:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2021-10-12T09:00:00.000Z - Description: The 2021-22 NHL kicks off tonight with two games, but the important one is tomorrow. - Author: Adam Selvig - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 10:50 Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans and others who stumbled upon here because they are very excited for the start of the 2021-22 NHL season! There’s lots to get excited about - and wary about, these are the Maple Leafs after wall - so let’s get right into the news. Some housekeeping first: These are the guys who will be on the ice tomorrow. --- #### Related [Maple Leafs opening day roster is set](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-opening-day-roster-is-set/) --- This is a guy who won’t. --- #### Related [UPDATE: Auston Matthews will miss the Maple Leafs home opener](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/leafs-lines-at-practice-hint-at-auston-matthews-missing-home-opener-toronto-maple-leafs/) --- This guy will never be. --- #### Related [Update: Adam Brooks claimed by the Habs!](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-waive-adam-brooks-roster-cut/) --- These guys might, someday. --- #### Related [Update: both Biega and Gabriel clear waivers](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/maple-leafs-waive-two-get-an-early-start-of-the-final-roster-cuts/) --- So, no Brooks, no Matthews, for opening night. Hey, we still have Tavares, Marner, Nylander, Rielly, Muzzin.... It’s fine. I’m sure it’s fine. Hey, it was Jack Campbell’s Kitty’s birthday. > [ View this post on Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/p/CU6CEf5gdBa/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fembed&utm%5Fcampaign=loading) > > [A post shared by Jack Campbell (@1jackcampbell)](https://www.instagram.com/p/CU6CEf5gdBa/?utm%5Fsource=ig%5Fembed&utm%5Fcampaign=loading) The American Hockey League introduced their officials for this season, and ten women made the cut. --- #### Related [Women set to officiate AHL games for first time](https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/32380980/ten-women-ahl-officiating-roster-season?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- Speaking of the start of the season, tonight features the first (real) game in Seattle Kraken history! The schedule for tonight is: 7:30PM - Pittsburgh Penguins at Tampa Bay Lightning 10:00PM - Seattle Kraken at Vegas Golden Knights The bad news for the Kraken: > Five [@SeattleKraken](https://twitter.com/SeattleKraken?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) players are in COVID protocols ahead of tomorrow's franchise opener.[@komonews](https://twitter.com/komonews?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Niko Tamurian (@NikoTamurian) [October 11, 2021](https://twitter.com/NikoTamurian/status/1447648831852535808?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Those players: Jared McCann, Joonas Donskoi, Marcus Johansson, Jamie Oleksiak, and Calle Jarnkrok. The New York Rangers are going captainless for another season. they haven’t had a captain since Ryan McDonagh left in 2018. --- #### Related [New York Rangers Announce Six Alternate Captains for Upcoming Season](https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2021/10/11/22720815/new-york-rangers-announce-six-alternate-captains-for-upcoming-season?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- You wanna get real sad, or glad depending on your perspective: --- #### Related [Buffalo Sabres Announce Season-Opening Roster](https://www.diebytheblade.com/2021/10/11/22721514/buffalo-sabres-announce-season-opening-roster-nhl-hockey?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- The Lightning brought back their coach, which is mostly based on past results. What has he done for them *lately*? --- #### Related [Tampa Bay Lightning sign Jon Cooper to contract extension](https://www.rawcharge.com/2021/10/11/22720518/tampa-bay-lightning-sign-jon-cooper-to-contract-extension-head-coach-nhl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- Alright folks, have a good one. We are 36 hours (ish) away from Maple Leafs hockey!