After Chicago scored on four of 26 shots to stay alive in the Calder Cup Finals, Wolves coach Spiros Anastas suggested his team may have finally "cracked" Artur Akhtyamov. But John Gruden shrugged off that comment while confirming Akhtyamov will start again Friday. "He has been the best goalie in the playoffs," the Marlies coach said. "I expect him to be great again."
Marlies defenceman William Villeneuve made an "unacceptable" turnover that led to Chicago's OT goal in Game 4 of the Calder Cup Finals. "I let my team down," the 24-year-old said. "I just gotta focus on tomorrow and be better." In the Conference Final, Easton Cowan made a similar comment after his own costly turnover and immediately responded with a big goal.
Viktor Neuchev scored the winner 3:18 into overtime as the Chicago Wolves stopped the Toronto Marlies from completing a sweep in the Calder Cup finals with a 4-3 victory on Thursday.
With all signs pointing to Mike Babcock becoming the new head coach of the Oilers, Ryan Rishaug joins SportsCentre to share his thoughts on what he calls a 'risky' decision as well as Babcock's history behind the bench.
The Winnipeg Jets and Jonathan Toews will hold a media availability on Friday to announce his retirement from his NHL playing career. Toews, a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the Blackhawks, finishes his storied career with 383 goals and 529 assists in 1,149 games.
Mike Babcock has been cleared to coach again in the NHL. “The League has completed its review of Mike Babcock’s tenure in Columbus, and of certain alleged conduct associated therewith. Our investigation has concluded that, even in a light least favorable to Mr. Babcock, there is no current basis to restrict his employment in the League,” the NHL said in a statement released Thursday afternoon.
In a new Ray & Dregs podcast, Ray Ferraro and Darren Dreger examine the names in trade speculation, including Matthew Knies, Bowen Byram and Vincent Trocheck.
Darnell Nurse has reportedly requested a trade out of Edmonton, while the Maple Leafs are exploring interest in Morgan Rielly. Which veteran defenceman would you rather acquire? TSN Hockey analyst Cameron Gaunce weighs in on Nurse and Rielly being on the trading block in The Talking Point.
After missing the start of the season due to injury, NTDP forward Wyatt Cullen has been rising quickly up NHL draft lists. The son of three-time Cup champion Matt Cullen is promising to bring clutch play and high-end talent to whichever team grabs him this month. "I think my skill set is up there with the best guys in this draft," he said.
After an exhaustive month-long search, the Maple Leafs announced that Jim Hiller would be their new head coach. Craig Button discusses his 'fit' and how quickly Toronto can turn things around.
Jim Hiller has been named the 41st head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hiller spent parts of the last three seasons as coach of the Kings before he was fired in March. He had a 93-58-24 record in Los Angeles, falling in the first round of the playoffs in two runs with the club. TSN's Mark Masters has more.
Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour shares why Carolina's Stanley Cup triumph is extra special for him.
Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka officially introduces Jim Hiller as the team's new head coach. He discusses his philosophy for growing the team and why skating will be his first pillar.
Jim Hiller says it's too early to reveal what kind of 'tactics' he'll implement with the Maple Leafs but says there's no right or wrong way to play and it's often the team that charts that path.
General manager John Chayka explains why Jim Hiller was the right guy to become the next head coach of the Maple Leafs and how he adds to the connectivity between the front office and team.
Jim Hiller explains why his previous experience with the Maple Leafs have definitely prepared him for the Toronto media. He also touches on the upcoming draft and what owning the first overall pick means for the team.
TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron reacts to the Maple Leafs hiring Jim Hiller as the team's 41st head coach in franchise history in this edition of The Talking Point.
With the NHL draft looming, Malte Gustafsson is rising up the rankings. The HV71 defenceman, who stands 6-foot-4, tells TSN he lifted his level after being promoted to the SHL. Gustafsson finished with three assists in 27 games, but feels he'll be able to develop more as a scorer at the next level.
Hours after the Leafs traded away Joseph Woll, Artur Akhtyamov responded to his move up the organization's goalie depth chart with a 24-save shutout to push the Marlies to within one win of the Calder Cup. What's he feeling? "Actually, I feel nothing," the 24-year-old said. "We need one more win."
After a slow start by the Marlies in Game 3 of the Calder Cup Finals, 21-year-old Easton Cowan sparked Toronto with a goal in the second period, which stood up as the winner. "This is the best time to play," the Leafs winger said. "The weather's nice, showing up to the rink in shorts, so just having fun with it and really enjoying it."
@TSNJR, @TSNSteveLloyd, and @frankcorrado22 discuss how NHL teams are getting down to business this off-season.
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