> ## 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 FTB: Another off day before the Leafs are back - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/tuesday-ftb-another-off-day-before-the-leafs-are-back/ - Published: 2026-02-24T11:00:42.000Z - Updated: 2026-02-24T12:43:30.000Z - Description: The Oilers want our guys, eh? - Author: Hardev - Tags: From The Branches The Leafs should be heading to Tampa Bay today to play the Lightning on Wednesday. They'll then meet the Panthers on Thursday, before coming home to play Ottawa on Saturday. William Nylander hasn't been practicing since before the Olympics as he manages an injury. It's unclear whether he'll play over the upcoming busy schedule. I haven't seen any reason for Auston Matthews, fresh off winning an olympic gold medal, to miss the game tomorrow either. [\- TSNBryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan are joined by ESPN Hockey analyst Ray Ferraro to discuss whether or not winning Gold at the Winter Game will help Auston Matthews as a Toronto Maple Leaf.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-221.ico)TSN![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/https-3A-2F-2Fd3g70guqh4mw9g.cloudfront.net-2F02-24-2026-2Ft_df1b9642dfa5423fa704c32fa4b4afde_name_2026_2_23_602d6749_5a25_45fd_99fd_42a39d3124b6_jpg_1920x1080.jpg)](https://www.tsn.ca/video/2026/02/24/can-matthews-winning-gold-benefit-maple-leafs/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [Mike Modano thinks Olympic Gold could prove to be a turning point for Matthews: Leafs Morning Take

Since the hockey world’s obsessed with Toronto, it was only fitting that Jack Hughes, who spent a part of his childhood in the GTA, ended up scoring the golden goal at the Milan Games. What a game. Someone had to win, someone had to lose. To kick off the Monday edition of Leafs Morning –…

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-336.png)The Leafs NationNick Alberga![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/image-84)](https://theleafsnation.com/news/mike-modano-thinks-olympic-gold-could-prove-to-be-a-turning-point-for-matthews-leafs-morning-take?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Leafs Alumni are having a charity event in Muskoka on Friday. [https://www.mymuskokanow.com/147606/news/community/maple-leafs-alumni-to-hit-the-ice-in-muskoka-in-support-of-the-childrens-foundation/](https://www.mymuskokanow.com/147606/news/community/maple-leafs-alumni-to-hit-the-ice-in-muskoka-in-support-of-the-childrens-foundation/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Marlies have been in action. [Late Jacob Quillan goal rescues point after Toronto Marlies forfeit another third-period lead in Cleveland“I thought it was a step in the right direction. We got one point, and we’ll move on from this. We didn’t really give them much, but unfortunately, a couple of our mistakes were catastrophic, and there wasn’t much Dennis \[Hildeby\] could do about them. Other than that, we played a pretty good game, so \[…\]![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/MLHS-LOGO2-EMBLEM-500x500-84.png)Maple Leafs HotstoveMark Rackham![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/54367832581_343ee0f69d_k.jpg)](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2026/02/23/late-jacob-quillan-goal-rescues-point-after-toronto-marlies-forfeit-another-third-period-lead-in-cleveland/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) And Oilers writer is speculating about several Leafs players for their playoff run. [Oilers Have 3 Maple Leafs Trade Targets To ConsiderThe Oilers should be keeping an eye on these three Maple Leafs.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/thehockeynews.com-2Ffavicon-6.png)The Hockey NewsMichael DeRosa![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/4b7311c2-00e2-4c25-9f91-5a3bfacb5e78.jpeg)](https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmonton-oilers/latest-news/oilers-have-3-maple-leafs-trade-targets-to-consider?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) More trade talk. [Countdown to TradeCentre: The market is open againThe NHL’s Olympic roster freeze was lifted as the calendar turned to Feb. 23 and teams are once again free to make deals after a nearly three-week halt to the action.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-222.ico)TSNTSN.ca Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/IEE2XOV6ANBHRBVMUFC6ZW3NNI.jpg)](https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/countdown-to-tradecentre-the-market-is-open-again/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Even more trade talk. [Olympic Stock Watch: Whose NHL trade value changed for better or worse in Milan?Their performances in Milan might have attracted more suitors – or scared them off.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-337.png)Daily FaceoffMatt Larkin![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/image-85)](https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/olympic-stock-watch-2026-who-nhl-trade-deadline-value-changed-better-worse-binnington-zibanejad-ekman-larsson-clara-hlavaj?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) And injuries to catch up on after the Olympics. [NHL Status Report: Rantanen likely to miss time for Stars after Olympics | NHL.comJets defenseman Morrissey unavailable for start of road trip; Tkachuk, Sanderson returning to Senators from Team USA![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-apple-touch-icon-205.png)NHL logoNHLMedia![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/qyimsk01kxtcfx3rcjdt.jpg)](https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-status-report-news-and-notes-february-23-2026?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)