> ## 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: narrativizing isn't easy with the Leafs - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/tuesday-ftb-narrativizing-isnt-easy-with-the-leafs/ - Published: 2025-03-18T10:00:17.000Z - Updated: 2025-03-18T10:00:16.000Z - Description: They win a lot, then they don't. They don't score, then they do a lot. The only consistency is getting out-shot. - Author: Hardev - Tags: From The Branches The Leafs beat the Flames 6-2, scoring all the goals they meant to for the last week. They got hosed in shots in the second half of the game, but I don't think anyone wants to hear that. [Recap: Leafs douse FlamesThank you, Auston, for the chance at another cliché headline.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB-140.png)PPP LeafsCathy Squires![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1702740145919-1d8ab6713245)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/recap-leafs-douse-flames/) [Game in 10: Powered by their stars, Maple Leafs dominate Calgary in much-needed victoryThere was no luck of the Irish needed for the Maple Leafs, who thoroughly dominated an inferior Calgary team to get back into the regulation win column for the first time in March. Even better, the big boys really drove the bus for Toronto. Each of Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander tallied three \[…\]![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/MLHS-LOGO2-EMBLEM-500x500-30.png)Maple Leafs HotstoveAnthony Petrielli![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/maple-leafs-auston-matthews-st-pats.jpg)](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/03/18/game-in-10-maple-leafs-flames-game-67/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) These articles that came out yesterday morning now look kind of silly, but their broader point remains. [Why Leafs fans are frustrated with Craig BerubeToronto is 5-4-1 over the past 10 games and have fallen to third in the Atlantic Division. So, what gives?![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon-165.png)Daily FaceoffSteven Ellis![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/image-52)](https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/toronto-maple-leafs-fans-are-frustrated-with-craig-berube?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [A takeaway from Auston Matthews’ shot location data, Brandon Carlo & Scott Laughton’s adjustments, and the spread-out attack -- Leafs NotebookEarlier today, we examined the Maple Leafs’ disappointing 2-4-1 March stretch and the adjustments needed ahead of the playoffs. Now, let’s explore more specific points about players, lines, and the penalty kill in the Notes, Quotes, Tweets of the Week, and 5 Things I Think I’d Do. Notes – Digging around on NHL edge data \[…\]![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/MLHS-LOGO2-EMBLEM-500x500-31.png)Maple Leafs HotstoveAnthony Petrielli![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/auston-matthews-maple-leafs-devils.jpg)](https://mapleleafshotstove.com/2025/03/17/toronto-maple-leafs-notebook-auston-matthews-brandon-carlo-scott-laughton-pk-three-line-attack/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Bobby! [McMann being rewarded by Maple Leafs after long, winding journey to NHL | NHL.comForward’s dream has become reality following 9-season trip through college, minor leagues![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/favicon-apple-touch-icon-48.png)NHL logoDave McCarthy![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/n8ebvwgj2ljcif43ofa5.jpg)](https://www.nhl.com/news/bobby-mcmann-rewarded-by-toronto-maple-leafs-after-long-trip-to-nhl?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The PWHL broke the attendance record for a pro women's hockey game in the US, and this is why it matters. [What the PWHL game in Detroit meant to my daughter and why representation mattersWe went to a hockey game last night, it was a lot of fun and hopefully they’ll be a PWHL team in Detroit sooner than later.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/https-3A-2F-2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com-2Fpublic-2Fimages-2F3fdb888f-0b88-462b-a0a4-678c53cadf73-2Fapple-touch-icon-180x180.png)Shap ShotsSean Shapiro![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/https-3A-2F-2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com-2Fpublic-2Fimages-2F6f358d4e-5e09-4571-b8fc-0b3346a323ca_3024x4032.heic)](https://www.shapshotshockey.com/p/what-the-pwhl-game-in-detroit-meant?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Ah! They know! Luckily the team and Prime did so. > who's gonna tweet the game?????????????? > > — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [March 17, 2025](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1901781093851824631?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Auston might be feeling back, and not a moment too soon. And I have to say, once they figured out Willy should shoot, the power play has been really good for the Leafs. > Luck's got nothing to do with it.[@Pokerstars](https://twitter.com/PokerStars?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) | [#LeafsForever](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LeafsForever?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/2RTHRJnenn](https://t.co/2RTHRJnenn?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [March 18, 2025](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1901827029072244996?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Leafs NCAA propects might be done their seasons, here's where they might go next. [NCAA Free Agent Watch: Luke Haymes and OthersLuke Haymes is among the top free agents out of the NCAA this year, and Toronto has been heavily rumoured to be among the front runners to sign him. Is he worth the interest, or are there other options the Leafs should take a run at signing?![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/PPP-Goalie-Logo_RGB-141.png)PPP LeafsBrian S![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1523050854058-8df90110c9f1)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/ncaa-free-agent-watch-luke-haymes-and-others/) And the NHL big wigs are chatting. [NHL talks review process at annual GM meetingsThe NHL hosted 32 team executives to hear from a panel of hockey ops members about how they determine coaches’ challenges for goalie interference or offsides.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/espn-icon-180x180-25.png)ESPNKristen Shilton![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/i-25)](https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/44293518/nhl-talks-review-process-annual-gm-meetings?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)