The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced the hiring of former captain Mats Sundin as senior executive advisor, hockey operations, and John Chayka as the 19th general manager in franchise history. The pair will take over from former GM Brad Treliving, who was fired on March 30, near the end of his third season with the team.
Mark Roe is joined by Maple Leafs reporter Mark Masters and the host of TSN OverDrive Bryan Hayes to get their reaction to Toronto hiring John Chayka as the club's new general manager and legendary former Leafs captain Mats Sundin as senior executive advisor of hockey operations.
The Maple Leafs revamped their front office on Sunday by announcing the hiring of John Chayka as the 19th general manager in club history, and former Leafs captain Mats Sundin as senior executive of hockey operations. The TSN Hockey panel shares their skepticism of Toronto's new management tandem.
Jakub Dobeš was the difference in Game 7 as the Canadiens credit their young goaltender for being a big reason they were able to eliminate the Lightning and advance to the second round, where they will meet the Sabres.
The Canadiens speak about how proud they are of each other that they were able to rise to the occasion in Game 7 and take down the Lightning to keep their Stanley Cup run going, and say that they showed that they're 'a hard team to beat' and can win in a lot of different ways.
Alex Newhook scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and Jakub Dobeš put on another sensational performance in net as the Canadiens edged the Lightning in Game 7 to advance to the second round. The TSN Hockey panel breaks down how Montreal was able to overcome Tampa despite just nine shots on goal.
Lightning head coach Jon Cooper shares his feelings after falling short to the Canadiens in Game 7, and tips his cap to Martin St. Louis, Jakub Dobeš and the Habs for shutting Tampa down.
Alex Newhook batted a goal in out of mid-air to send the Canadiens past the Lightning and into the second round of the playoffs, earning him Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl honours for Sunday night.
Alex Newhook was the hero, scoring his first goal of the playoffs with just under nine minutes remaining, as the Canadiens held off the Lightning on Sunday to win Game 7 and advance to the second round. Every game of the series was settled by one goal, and four of seven games needed overtime. MTL wins series 4-3.
The Montreal Canadiens discuss their excitement and preparedness for Game 7 against the Lightning, and how tight this series has been up until this point.
Martin St. Louis says Noah Dobson will be a game-time decision for the Canadiens' Game 7 against the Lightning and will be assessed after warmups.
Logan Stankoven scored a pair of goals to continue his postseason tear, Frederik Andersen made 19 saves for his second shutout of these playoffs, and the Hurricanes blanked the Flyers on Saturday night to open the second-round series. CAR leads series 1-0.
Logan Stankoven scored twice in the Hurricanes' Game 1 win over the Flyers, earning him Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl honours for Saturday night.
TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado joins SportsCentre to discuss why he thinks Carolina's second line has been so dominant throughout the playoffs, and if he considers the Hurricanes the favourites to win the East.
The Oilers didn't mince words about their shortcomings this season during their locker cleanout on Saturday. TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado weighs in on what the team's leaders had to say, how Stan Bowman should improve Edmonton's roster this offseason, and the chances the Oilers get back to Cup contender status next year.
The Oilers have regressed considerably since reaching Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final two years ago, and leaders Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl made no bones about that fact at the team's end of season media availability on Saturday. TSN's Ryan Rishaug has more on the frustration and urgency in Edmonton.
Martin St. Louis spoke about the Canadiens' mindset ahead of Game 7 against the Lightning and the belief the team has what it takes to move on.
Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed that both Connor McDavid and Jason Dickinson dealt with fractures in the foot/ankle area in the team’s first-round exit against the Ducks. Leon Draisaitl also wasn't at 100% in the series, and Edmonton's leaders spoke about the injuries that held them back.
Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch dissects where things went wrong for Edmonton this season, and reflects on where he and the team can improve moving forward into next season.
Oilers captain Connor McDavid echoes Leon Draisaitl's concerns about the direction the organization is trending in, but said he does see a path back to contention. McDavid sidesteps questions about his future in Edmonton but says it will all come down to being in the best position to win the Stanley Cup.
Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl admits he's concerned that the team took big steps backwards this year after making back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, and says the team needs to get significantly better while Connor McDavid is still signed in Edmonton.
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