Vegas swept Colorado in four games to reach the Stanley Cup Final, prompting widespread attention on Mitch Marner’s playoff performance. Marner’s postseason turnaround is framed as a shift from underachievement to a legitimate Conn Smythe Trophy candidate. The sweep is compared to the 2019 shock of Columbus defeating Tampa Bay in four straight. Vegas’ late-season coaching change from Bruce Cassidy to John Tortorella is presented as potentially pivotal. Mats Sundin’s attendance at the Sweden/Slovakia game is noted alongside NHL Draft timing. Toronto’s coaching search is described as limited, with an expected meeting with David Carle and questions about Jared Bednar’s job security in Colorado. Troy Stecher discusses his first season in Toronto, the pressure of playing for the Maple Leafs, and preliminary contract talks with the team.
"Vegas' late-season decision to move on from Bruce Cassidy and bring in Tortorella could wind up winning them a Stanley Cup - and Marner a Conn Smythe."
"According to Frank Seravalli, the Leafs are expected to meet with David Carle this week, but what that ultimately means remains to be seen. We also wondered aloud if Jared Bednar is truly safe in Colorado. If the Avalanche were to move on from him, it could completely shake up the market for the multiple teams still searching for a new head coach."
"Then, Pending UFA defenceman Troy Stecher stopped by to discuss his first season in Toronto, the pressure that comes with playing for the Maple Leafs, and the uncertainty surrounding the organization this offseason. Most notably, Stecher revealed there have been preliminary contract talks with the Leafs in recent weeks"
"Additionally, Rosie weighed in on the overreaction to the Leafs choosing to meet with Auston Matthews over Zoom instead of in person."
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