With the Maple Leafs season in the rearview mirror, Auston Matthews spoke to the media for the first time since his season-ending injury against the Ducks. TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Mark Masters to wade through Matthews' comments, what they're hearing privately about Matthews desire to stay in Toronto, and much more from locker cleanout day.
Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis discusses if he believes that the Habs fit the underdog narrative surrounding the team heading into their first-round matchup against the Lightning, and what makes him confident in his team going into the playoffs.
With a win against Vancouver tonight, Edmonton can clinch home ice in the first round of the playoffs and avoid an opening round matchup with the Avalanche. The Oilers would like to be at home to start the postseason but aren't really concerned about who their opponent will be.
Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch says Leon Draisaitl is day-to-day and is expecting the forward to join the team at some point in the first round of the playoffs.
Matthew Knies' name surfaced in trade rumours just ahead of the deadline this year, as former GM Brad Treliving tried all avenues to acquire assets for the club. Knies spoke about what it was like to hear his name in those rumours, and more.
What are some takeaways from the Maple Leafs locker cleanout day, particularly with regards to Auston Matthews and his desire to stay in Toronto? With the success down the stretch of the Columbus Blue Jackets, will Rick Bowness return behind the bench? What's next for the Winnipeg Jets after a disappointing season? All that and more in the early edition of Insider Trading.
Addressing the media during Capitals’ locker cleanout, 40-year-old Alex Ovechkin hints that he hopes to return for a 22nd NHL season, but his final decision still needs to be made. Ovi says he couldn't see himself returning to play for another team.
The Oilers need one point against the Canucks tonight to boost their playoff chances with home-ice and avoid a first-round playoff clash with one of the Central Division heavyweights. TSN Hockey analyst Jamie McLennan discusses if Edmonton's Stanley Cup chances hinge on the result of tonight's game.
Anthony Stolarz discusses the Leafs season and what went wrong, explains what his most recent injury was, how the group responded to his comments from earlier in the year about effort, and bouncing back next season.
Chris Tanev discussed how his recovery from surgery on his core muscle in March is going, why he waited so long to undergo surgery, being ready for next season, and what went wrong for the Leafs this year.
Joseph Woll meets with media following the Leafs season to discuss what went wrong for Toronto this year, his goals for next season, and says he's not yet ready to explain his personal leave to start the season.
John Tavares led the Maple Leafs in scoring with 31 goals in what was ultimately a disappointing season for the club, and he offered his thoughts about what went wrong this season, and whether or not the team can bounce back.
With Craig Berube's future with the team uncertain, the Leafs offer their support for the head coach, and express how much respect they have for him.
Asked about the potential of being asked to waive his no movement clause this offseason, Morgan Rielly said that while that thought has crossed his mind, his desire is, and always has been to be a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Auston Matthews takes blame for the frustrating season, but expresses that he loves being the captain of the Maple Leafs. Matthews is hoping this season is a one-off and believes he can still win a Stanley Cup with Toronto.
When asked if he'd embrace a one-year retool to help the team get back on track, Auston Matthews says he'd need more clarification on what that means. Matthews goes on to say he "can't predict the future" on if he'll remain with the Leafs when he contract expires.
Auston Matthews gives his thoughts on the lack of response from his teammates after the Radko Gudas hit that put an end to his season. Matthews also shares how his rehab is going and how confident he is that he'll be ready for the start of next season.
William Nylander scored his 30th goal of the season last night in the final game of a disappointing season for the club. He spoke about where he believes things went wrong, and whether or not the team can bounce back next season.
Toronto Maple Leafs head coach says he doesn't believe the club has a "culture issue" and believes the problem this season was how they performed on the ice. He spoke about that, and offered praise to this team's two biggest stars in Auston Matthews and William Nylander.
When Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube was asked what went wrong for the Maple Leafs this season, his explanation was short and simple: Goals against. He spoke on locker cleanout day if he would change anything he did this season, and answered questions about his future with the club.
Drake Batherson and Warren Foegel scored power-play goals as the Senators, resting six players for the playoffs, beat the Maple Leafs on Wednesday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.
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