Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the Leafs' coaching search and other coach-needy teams in the league. Gord Stellick weighs in on why NHL coaching news has dried up, Ed Jovanovski tees up tonight's Game 6 between Florida & Boston, Rob Brown weighs in on Pettersson's play and the Canucks' scrappy mentality and Adam Graves sets the stage for Rangers/Hurricanes Game 6.
NYR 5, CAR 3Daren is joined by his old pal and former NHL coach and GM Doug MacLean (1:20). Doug dissects the tough goalie decision that Kris Knoblauch faced and explains why he wouldn't be afraid to play McDavid and Draisaitl as much as possible. He looks at some of the different motivational styles that coaches have employed, including Paul Maurice's rants and Jim Montgomery's theatrics behind the bench. He weighs in on what's going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs and discusses the pressure that managers and coaches feel once the Stanley Cup Playoffs arrive. Of course, he shares a few great stories as he reveals his biggest coaching rival and tips his cap to Nick Kypreos for a premonition he had about Sam Bennett years ago.
Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Oilers tying up their series 2-2 with a win over the Canucks last night. JD Bunkis shares his thoughts on what return he would want in a potential Marner trade and more! Dan Riccio of Canucks Central discusses Demko’s status and Pettersson’s performance. Bruins analyst Pete Blackburn weighs in on Boston pushing the Panthers to Game 6.
BOS 2, FLA 1Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com (http://NHL.com) 's Mike Zeisberger (14:11) to discuss the Oilers goaltending issues and a Toronto Maple Leafs deep dive. Mike explains what he'd like to see the franchise do in the offseason, the options they have and the disappointment that fans in Toronto are feeling. The guys spend the first half of the episode discussing the Rangers/Hurricanes series and wondering whether the NY Rangers are on the cusp of a collapse. Plus, they look at the Colorado Avalanche and their depth issues that have been exposed against the Dallas Stars. After Zeisberger, the guys offer their solutions to the Toronto Maple Leafs mess and debate strategies that the franchise can take to get on track come the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
COL 5, DAL 3Leafs prospect Fraser Minten is getting caught up in the Canucks playoff run. The Vancouver native believes his hometown team is built to win and enjoys watching J.T. Miller in particular. "I love how hard he competes," the Saskatoon Blades centre said. "He doesn't cheat the game at all."
Fraser Minten started the season with the Leafs in the NHL before wearing the 'C' for Canada at the World Juniors and helping the Saskatoon Blades reach Game 7 of the conference finals in the WHL playoffs. The 19-year-old centre joins TSN to explain how the experiences helped him prepare for the spotlight in Toronto.
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee go through leading candidates in the Leafs' coaching search as the news dries out. Former NHL referee Dave Jackson weighs in on the idea that refs should answer to the media after games and more! Luke Gazdic chats about Carson Soucy’s suspension and previews Canucks/Oilers. Tripp Tracy talks about the Hurricanes forcing a Game 6 against the Rangers.
CAR 4, NYR 1Sid Seixeiro, host on Breakfast Television, joins JD Bunkis to discuss Canada's new men's head coach and where the program is at ahead of the 2026 World Cup, before sharing his final takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ end-of-year presser and the odds of the Jays, Leafs and Raptors having new management by 2025.
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the latest on the Leafs' coaching, Craig Berube, Todd McLellan and the future of John Tavares. Jason Bukala breaks down the Leafs’ draft capital, prospect pool and contract conundrums. Kevin Lowe discusses a fiery Canucks/Oilers matchup. Aarif Deen chats about the Avalanche’s biggest concerns ahead of a pivotal Game 4 against Dallas.
VAN 4, EDM 3The offseason for the Maple Leafs is going to be an interesting one and the first priority for management will be to find a new head coach. 7-Eleven That's Hockey's Gino Reda is joined by TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger to discuss the latest on the interview process and why it wouldn't be surprising if Toronto made their choice at some point this week.
Mercedes Robertson. mother of Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars and Nick Robertson of the Toronto Maple Leafs discusses her boys love for hockey and shows us the basement where they grew up practicing. Jason and Nick talk about how influential their mom was on their paths to the NHL.
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with their takeaways from today's press conferences from Keith Pelley, Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving. Luke Fox shares his presser takeaways, if firing Sheldon Keefe was enough and more! Doug MacLean stops by to chat about the Leafs and what he’s seen from the second round so far.
Are the Maple Leafs really just a new coach away from playoff success or do more changes need to be made? How does Toronto address personnel changes if Mitch Marner or John Tavares aren't willing to waive their no-movement clauses? TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joins That's Hockey to discuss.
New MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley made it clear that good simply isn't good enough for the Maple Leafs and that the organization will do what's necessary to reach the ultimate goal of winning a Stanley Cup. Mark Masters has more on the Maple Leafs management's meeting with the media on Friday.
Daren is joined by John Shannon (1:36) to discuss all things Toronto Maple Leafs, including his reaction to Friday's press conference, the coaching change, the future coach, the decisions surrounding the roster and the stability of the franchise. He goes in-depth about what he believes Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving should do as far as hiring a new coach and what moves might make sense to get the team to perform in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He also chats about the Canes inability to score goals, Igor Shesterkin's superb play, the intrigue surrounding the Oilers/Canucks series and the future of Rod Brind'Amour. Daren wraps up the show with a playoff edition of "Mallard's Best!"
EDM 4, VAN 3NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 26: Mark Giordano #55 of the Toronto Maple Leafs waits for play to begin against the Nashville Predators during the first period at Bridgestone Arena on March 26, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
TORONTO, ON - MARCH 10: Michael Bunting #58 of the Toronto Maple Leafs high-fives teammate Timothy Liljegren #37 before facing the Arizona Coyotes at the Scotiabank Arena on March 10, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
TORONTO, ON- JANUARY 11 - Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray (30) robs Nashville Predators left wing Tanner Jeannot (84) as the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Every three years the Ontario Hockey League hosts the Memorial Cup tournament to determine the major junior hockey champions in North America.
SOUTH BEND, IN - JANUARY 14: Minnesota Gophers forward Matthew Knies (89) celebrates his goal in the second period of play during a mens college Hockey game between the Minnesota Gophers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on January 14, 2023 at Compton Family Ice Arena in South Bend, IN.
TORONTO, ON - MARCH 15: William Nylander #88 and John Tavares #91 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skate after a whistle during the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at the Scotiabank Arena on March 15, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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