Happy Thanksgiving, PPP. We hope you at minimum get some time off, even if only to relax. If you are travelling today, please stay safe, but the weather looks clear and comfortably cool, at least here in Southern Ontario.

The Marlies defeated the Gulls 4-1 yesterday, their second win against them this weekend. Artur Akhtyamov was in for the Marlies and got his first win. Guess who scored their first and second goals as a Marlie?

Here's #1

Here's #2

The Marlies next game is on Friday in Rochester, then they are back at the Coliseum to play Rochester on Saturday, and then host Utica on Sunday.

Other News

No one knows what goaltender interference is anymore: episode 4,321. I like this one because it's Corey Perry having a goal overturned which is always the correct call as far as I am concerned.

The Leafs are apparently a contender in the Maxim Shabonov sweepstakes according to this article.

Exclusive | Islanders in early on young Russian standout Maxim Shabanov
Maxim Tsyplakov may not be the last Russian import the Islanders consider.
New York PostEthan Sears

Here's his details.

Maxim Shabanov - Stats, Contract, Salary & More
Eliteprospects.com hockey player profile of Maxim Shabanov, 2000-10-07 Chelyabinsk, RUS Russia. Most recently in the KHL with Traktor Chelyabinsk. Complete player biography and stats.
Stats, Contract, Salary & More

Enjoy your day and here's something to make this month as it gets colder. The is vegetarian, but with this kind of soup you can always add in some leftover turkey at the very end, or any other cooked meat you like (sausage works too) and simply simmer for a bit to warm it up before serving.

Rachel Roddy’s recipe for pumpkin, lentil and barley soup | A kitchen in Rome
The ultimate autumnal soup, made with ancient grains and new season squash
The GuardianRachel Roddy
From The Branches