"Both players will report to the Toronto Marlies on amateur tryouts for the remainder of this season. In recent seasons, the Leafs have hit on NCAA signings like Jacob Quillan and Luke Haymes, so we'll see what happens here."
"Any way you slice, this is the best goaltending depth the Leafs have possessed in more than two decades. We both think there's a good chance at least one of these guys is traded in the offseason."
"He also provided insight into how accountability is managed behind the scenes in today's NHL, emphasizing the importance of internal standards within a locker room. DeBoer reflected on his Olympic experience and the lessons he's carried forward, noting how coaches must continue to evolve."
The Toronto Maple Leafs are navigating a disappointing season with 13 games remaining, having missed playoff contention. The organization has been active in roster moves, signing two college free agents—Vinny Borgesi from Northeastern and Brandon Buhr from Union—both joining the Toronto Marlies. Additionally, the Leafs extended Russian netminder Artur Akhtyamov for three years, strengthening their goaltending depth, which represents the best in over two decades. The team faces a back-to-back against Carolina and Ottawa this weekend. Former NHL head coach Pete DeBoer discussed team accountability, the Gudas/Matthews incident, and coaching evolution in modern hockey.
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