Don’t know if he’s even a candidate, but it feels like Jussi Ahokas would check a lot of boxes for the Maple Leafs as a head coach.

Carolina & Vegas finished 26th (.886) and 28th (.884) respectively this season in save percentage, but have completely flipped those numbers in the playoffs. More than ever, goaltending is all about catching lightning in a bottle at the right time. #SoundtheSiren  #ForgedinGold

Sunday Overreactions for @Sportsnet What do the Avs do with Bednar and how big will Cale Makar's extension be? How Colorado navigates these question this offseason will define the franchise for the next several years. #GoAvsGo  www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Sunday Overreactions for @Sportsnet What do the Avs do with Bednar and how big will Cale Makar's extension be? How Colorado navigates these question this offseason will define the franchise for the next several years. #GoAvsGo  www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Blue Jays in complete control of the game. Jeff Hoffman: “Not so fast”

New for @Sportsnet John Tortorella has always done things his own way and he doesn't care what anyone else thinks. How Tortorella has embodied Vegas perfectly and helped them get their swagger back. #ForgedinGold  www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

First time since 2018 a team from the Atlantic won't be in the Cup Final. And don't forget, in 2021 two Atlantic teams made the final.

Since the NHL moved to 4 rounds of 7-game series in 1987, no team has started 12-1. Closest were the 1988 Oilers and 2012 Kings at 12-2. Carolina looks like it's going to be the first.

New for @Sportsnet John Tortorella has always done things his own way and he doesn't care what anyone else thinks. How Tortorella has embodied Vegas perfectly and helped them get their swagger back. #ForgedinGold  www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Blocked shots by Carolina in this series - 68 Shots on goal by Montreal in this series - 65

John Tortorella now owns sweeps over the: 2018-19 Tampa Bay Lightning - (128 points, +103 goal differential) 2025-26 Colorado Avalanche - (121 points, +99 goal differential) Building quite a resume of taking down juggernauts.

I’m sure David Carle has a great setup in Denver and I have no idea his interest level in the Maple Leafs job, but I imagine he’s a very competitive and driven person. And usually those people want to test themselves in the best league in the world and at the highest level at some point.

Not sure the Canes are getting enough credit for how good they’ve been defensively. Carolina allowed the fewest shots per game this year (23.9), which was also the best mark since the 2012-13 season. In the playoffs they’ve actually improved on that, giving up just 22.5.

Shots by Montreal in each of the past two games:

Canadiens have just 25 shots over the past 123:29 minutes of hockey.

Vegas is now 18-4-1 since John Tortorella took over.

Sunday Overreactions for @Sportsnet Offer sheets rarely happen but with a rising cap and thin free agent class, things may be different this summer. And after two excellent seasons, Pavel Dorofeyev could be the biggest candidate out there. #ForgedinGold www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

The Avs are a fast break team that Vegas forced to play in a half court offense the first two games. Colorado might run them out of the gym tonight. #GoAvsGo

Sunday Overreactions for @Sportsnet Offer sheets rarely happen but with a rising cap and thin free agent class, things may be different this summer. And after two excellent seasons, Pavel Dorofeyev could be the biggest candidate out there. #ForgedinGold www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Carolina has been trying to find an elite offensive talent for years. They traded for Guentzel but he wouldn’t sign an extension. Same thing with Rantanen. Ehlers isn’t in the same category as those two but he was every bit of the difference maker the Canes needed tonight.

Hits so far in this series: Carolina - 88 Montreal - 34

Skenes on the hill. It’s a big one today!

New for @Sportsnet Ranking all four potential Stanley Cup Final matchups based on quality, storylines and intrigue. #SoundtheSiren #GoAvsGo #ForgedinGold #GoHabsGo www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

New for @Sportsnet Ranking all four potential Stanley Cup Final matchups based on quality, storylines and intrigue. #SoundtheSiren #GoAvsGo #ForgedinGold #GoHabsGo www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Carolina has already allowed more goals against the Canadiens than they did in the entire series versus both Ottawa and Philadelphia.

If Vegas didn't want the Bruce Cassidy to become a distraction, they should've just allowed teams to speak to him. It becomes a small footnote then. Now they're addressing it at press conferences, coaches associations are releasing statements and everyone is talking about it.

Michael Kesselring played all of 4:25 for the Sabres in the playoffs. Still an RFA. Maple Leafs should be looking into players like that instead of giving out a massive contract to Darren Raddysh IMO.

Rasmus Dahlin across games 6 and 7: - 2 goals - 4 assists - 8 shots - plus-3 - 51:44 TOI Hard to believe that still wasn't enough. #LetsGoBuffalo

Sunday Overreactions for @Sportsnet Minnesota needs to do everything they can to lock in a Quinn Hughes extension this summer, even if it means Bill Guerin has to hand out another big payday. #mnwild  www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Sunday Overreactions for @Sportsnet Minnesota needs to do everything they can to lock in a Quinn Hughes extension this summer, even if it means Bill Guerin has to hand out another big payday. #mnwild  www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Not sure I've ever seen a team give up 3 goals on the first 3 shots and go on to win the game 8-3. #LetsGoBuffalo

New for @Sportsnet Mitch Marner is leading the playoffs in scoring. He has 3 goals, 2 assists and is a plus-5 in close-out games. All this seemingly would've been impossible in Toronto. So, what's changed for Marner in Vegas? #ForgedinGold www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

New for @Sportsnet Mitch Marner is leading the playoffs in scoring. He has 3 goals, 2 assists and is a plus-5 in close-out games. All this seemingly would've been impossible in Toronto. So, what's changed for Marner in Vegas? #ForgedinGold www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

The next Edmonton Oilers head coach will be the 10th for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in 15 seasons. All with the same organization.

If the Leafs hope to be far better next season, moving on from Berube felt like a necessity. Let's say Toronto hypothetically brought in Cassidy, it's probably a 10-12 points bump in the standings. There won't be another move they can make this offseason that's more impactful.

Sunday Overreactions for @Sportsnet There are a number of creative options the Maple Leafs could explore with the #1 pick, but ultimately the smartest and safest path for the future of the franchise is to draft Gavin McKenna. www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Sunday Overreactions for @Sportsnet There are a number of creative options the Maple Leafs could explore with the #1 pick, but ultimately the smartest and safest path for the future of the franchise is to draft Gavin McKenna. www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Sunday Overreactions for @Sportsnet - Should the NHL re-examine offside review? - Pastrnak elite playmaker? #NHLBruins  - Time to name Celebrini captain? #TheFutureisTeal - Does DJ Smith deserve to have his interim tag removed? #GoKingsGo  and more.... www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Sunday Overreactions for @Sportsnet - Should the NHL re-examine offside review? - Pastrnak elite playmaker? #NHLBruins  - Time to name Celebrini captain? #TheFutureisTeal - Does DJ Smith deserve to have his interim tag removed? #GoKingsGo  and more.... www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

New for @sportsnet What's behind Andrei Vasilevskiy's declining playoff numbers? #GoBolts www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

New for @sportsnet What's behind Andrei Vasilevskiy's declining playoff numbers? #GoBolts www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

One thing I wonder about with this Leafs GM search, are they narrowing down finalists who are the best fit for the job? Or the ones that most closely align with the organization's belief they can re-tool this thing and don't need a full rebuild? Hopefully it's the former.

Sunday Overreactions for @Sportsnet - On the Jets needing to become more than a one-line team #GoJetsGo - Plus more thoughts on why and how the Leafs could’ve done more to improve their lottery odds #LeafsForever And more….. www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Andrei Vasilevskiy since the start of the 2022-23 playoffs: - 4-13 record - .878 save percentage - minus-4 goals saved above expected - allowed 4 or more 8 times - Tampa has also lost 11 of their past 12 OT games in the postseason #GoBolts

Sunday Overreactions for @Sportsnet - On the Jets needing to become more than a one-line team #GoJetsGo - Plus more thoughts on why and how the Leafs could’ve done more to improve their lottery odds #LeafsForever And more….. www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

New for @Sportsnet Playoff questions: - What Ullmark will the Sens get? #GoSensGo  - Do Oilers have enough depth to get back to Final? #LetsGoOilers  - Can Canadiens overcome loss of Dobson? #GoHabsGo  - Will Canes get over the hump? #CarolinaCulture www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

New for @Sportsnet Playoff questions: - What Ullmark will the Sens get? #GoSensGo  - Do Oilers have enough depth to get back to Final? #LetsGoOilers  - Can Canadiens overcome loss of Dobson? #GoHabsGo  - Will Canes get over the hump? #CarolinaCulture www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/...

Incredible that Calle Jarnkrok made it through his entire 4-year contract with the Leafs. 15 total points over the past two seasons. Never traded, never waived, never sent down to the AHL. One of the great feats in sports history.

Almost half of this year’s playoff teams rank in the bottom third in the NHL in save percentage, and 3 are in the bottom 4. Last season only one playoff team (Carolina) finished in the bottom third (26th).