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# Wednesday FTB: Signings and potentials
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/wednesday-ftb-signings-and-potentials/
- Published: 2024-09-11T10:00:37.000Z
- Updated: 2024-09-11T11:31:52.000Z
- Description: An RFA signs, a veteran is up next.
- Author: Adam Selvig
- Tags: From The Branches

Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans!

Yesterday our long national nightmare ended when Nick Robertson signed a one year contract with the Maple Leafs, ending the RFA standoff the world was watching.

> 🖊️ We’ve re-signed forward Nick Robertson to a one-year contract [pic.twitter.com/GJ0nGp6hW2](https://t.co/GJ0nGp6hW2?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [September 10, 2024](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1833485572868083730?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

A one year, just over league minimum deal that screams "No, an offersheet was not coming. You called my bluff."

But, it's better to sign and play and not have any bones explode, make yourself look better, and hope for a deadline deal.

> I would expect Pacioretty and Hakanpaa to be next in line as Leafs adds. It was important to get Robertson done to avoid the possibility of an offer sheet. [https://t.co/45RJnN1HHC](https://t.co/45RJnN1HHC?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) [September 10, 2024](https://twitter.com/DarrenDreger/status/1833488938394157087?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

The long talked about Jani Hakanpää and Max Pacioretty deals may be coming in soon, so we'll have to figure out some other kind of thing to talk about. Well, we'll probably complain about those deals for a while so no need to find anything new.

Did you see that the prospect showcase roster was released? It was!

[Maple Leafs release their Prospect Showdown rosterMinten and Cowan headline their prospect tournament squad against the Montreal Canadiens this coming weekend.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/pension-plan-min.svg)PPP LeafsBrian S![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/photo-1642643804836-2bbe7fd11a69)](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-release-prospect-showdown-roster/)

Who better to teach you about tennis than a basketball player?

[Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews sharpening his tennis game with Steve NashAuston Matthews and former NBAer Steve Nash — best known for the heights they’ve reached in their respective team sports — have been rallying together, going head-to-head on the court.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/sn_favicon.ico)Sportsnet| September 10, 2024, 4:28 PM![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/CP250090991-1040x572.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/maple-leafs-auston-matthews-sharpening-his-tennis-game-with-steve-nash/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

He's got a point. If HE could get a PTO....

> Phil Kessel can’t even get a PTO. I got a fucking PTO. You’re telling me half the teams couldn’t use Phil Kessel at camp.
> 
> — Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) [September 11, 2024](https://twitter.com/BizNasty2point0/status/1833682497072418986?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Ohhh, pictures.

> You love to C it [pic.twitter.com/tfP6MSc68u](https://t.co/tfP6MSc68u?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
> 
> — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) [September 10, 2024](https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1833570427781976309?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Former Maple Leaf Jordie Benn announced his retirement. We'll always have those twelve games to remember him by.

[Victoria’s Jordie Benn officially retires from the NHLVictoria-born defenceman Jordie Benn has officially announced his retirement from the National Hockey League (NHL).![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/Icon-152-x-152.fw_.png)Victoria BuzzVictoria Buzz Staff![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/cut.jpg)](https://www.victoriabuzz.com/2024/09/victorias-jordie-benn-officially-retires-from-the-nhl/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Speaking of former Leafs defenders, Travis Dermott is heading to Edmonton.

[Oilers sign defenceman Travis Dermott to PTOThe Edmonton Oilers will have another body in their defensive ranks when training camp opens. Defenceman Travis Dermott has signed a professional tryout contract with the team, Sportsnet can confirm.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/sn_favicon.ico)Sportsnet| September 10, 2024, 8:18 PM![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/travis-dermott-1040x572.jpg)](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/oilers-sign-defenceman-travis-dermott-to-pto/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Twitter tax experts are very upset.

[Daly doesn’t envision change to NHL system that benefits sunbelt teams | TSNBill Daly says the conversations have taken place. The NHL’s deputy commissioner, however, doesn’t see a realistic path forward to fix the perceived issue any time soon.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/apple-touch-icon.png)TSNThe Canadian Press![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/bill-daly-1-1472232-1717887486213.jpeg)](https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/daly-doesn-t-envision-change-to-nhl-system-that-benefits-sunbelt-teams-1.2171748?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Finally, there's a new Hockey Hall of Fame head. Will voting change? We'll see.

[Gartner to take over as Hockey HOF chairmanMike Gartner is set to succeed Lanny McDonald as the Hockey Hall of Fame’s chairman of the board.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/icon/espn-icon-180x180.png)ESPNGreg Wyshynski![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/34/01/3401a938-f468-4c02-a227-9bc4cc09bad4/content/images/thumbnail/i)](https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/%5F/id/41191968/mike-gartner-succeed-lanny-mcdonald-hockey-hall-fame-chairman?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)

Enjoy your day everyone!