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So begins the Brendan Shanahan era
Who would’ve thought we would be saying those words in reference to the Maple Leafs just a week ago? There was a palpable air of awkwardness present as Tim Leiweke called this ‘Shanny’s team and culture” while Dave Nonis sat listening at the other end of the table. Shanahan is his Leafs’ Masai Ujiri, and Leiweke made no bones about referencing that directly. Dave Nonis is saying all the right things as of now -- about knowing this role was in the offing for some time, looking at it as an opportunity to collaborate with another good hockey mind, Shanny...
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Four Questions on Peter Laviolette
Randy Carlyle is still twisting in the wind as the Maple Leafs' head coach despite some damning quotes from the new boss. YES! MT @Hope_Smoke: Shanahan with Paul Hendrick "There are some good pieces here. Sometimes pieces are misused or mismanaged"”— 67Sound (@67sound) April 16, 2014 For now, let's look into another available head coach candidate, former Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette (fired after his team's 0-3 start earlier in the season), with Eric T. of Broad Street Hockey. How would you describe Laviolette’s systems? Eric T: Laviolette generally seems to prefer an up-tempo, aggressive game. But he's not dogmatic about it; he...
The Leaf ‘Mo&Gards’ Episode
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL-MVxa28VI&w=700&h=394] They are defencemen, first round picks, young professionals, and now, roommates. Jake Gardiner and Morgan Rielly are at remarkably similar stages in their hockey careers.
NHL Playoffs Round 1 – Open Thread
Most fans are looking forward to the NHL playoffs, Leaf fans are just waiting for NHL layoffs— Dusty Finish (@GoddTill) April 16, 2014
TSN 1050 Hooks Up “Leaf Fan Reaction” Video Creator With Tickets
You’ve probably seen the video. Mark Micelli and his Leafs fan buddies were gathering for Game 7 on the night of May 13, 2013. Mark had recently purchased a Go Pro camera, so, taking his lead from the Maple Leaf Square goal celebrations that were a viral hit throughout the Leafs-Bruins series, he set it up in his basement beside the TV and kind of forgot it was even there. Toronto Maple Leaf Fans React to Boston Bruins Game 7 Overtime Win [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8GCH5qf9IY&w=700&h=394] We all know how that game played out, and a few days later Mark realized he may have captured...
Morning Mashup: Drafting in the 8 spot
No miracles in yesterday's draft lottery. Here's the history of the eighth overall pick dating back to 1990: The top 20 prospects per the March ISS rankings: Nick Ritchie is going to get a lot of play in Leafland because he's this draft's "next Lucic," while Jared McCann should also be the center (wink) of much discussion as he might the best natural pivot available if the Leafs remain in the eight spot and he's also an Ontario boy. Bob McKenzies Top 10 NHL Draft Prospects [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBUgX1ZMtjI&w=700&h=394] Hump day links... James Reimer and Morgan Rielly are headed to the World Championships for Canada. Bozak might...
2014 NHL Draft Lottery – Harnessing the Power of 3.6%
This event gets its own TSN broadcast for reasons of hockey and Canada, especially given the audience this year. It's a sad indictment of the current NHL affairs north of the border that six Canadian fan bases will be hoping for a miracle during tonight's lottery draw. The team with the best odds last picked first in 2010. The Leafs have an 8.7% chance of moving down to 9th overall, but a 3.6% chance of moving all the way up to 1st. Obligatory: [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMRrNY0pxfM] Bill Daly will reveal the results at 8 p.m. EST on TSN.
Five Questions on Barry Trotz
We began our search for a new head coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs with an in-depth look at Peter DeBoer over the weekend. DeBoer officially received the MLHS stamp of endorsement, but he has since been confirmed to be remaining in New Jersey next season. Be it a new deal, or a contract option we weren’t aware of, apparently his contract isn’t expiring anymore. Next up we’ll look at someone whose contract definitely did expire: veteran coach Barry Trotz, formerly the longest-tenured coach in the NHL before his 15-year-reign as Predators bench boss ended just the other day. We...
Randy Carlyle End of Season Presser
Randy Carlyle addresses the media after his team's epic collapse in the stretch run.
