Carolina Hurricanes took full control of the Eastern Conference Final, putting Rod Brind’Amour’s team one win from reaching the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Toronto Marlies opened the Calder Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final with a 4-2 win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, led by Logan Shaw’s goal and assist, with Easton Cowan and William Villeneuve also scoring. Artur Akhtyamov made 34 saves in the victory, and Game 2 is set for Friday night in Pennsylvania. The Maple Leafs coaching search includes Jay Woodcroft as a serious candidate expected to interview, alongside Jay McKee, Jay Leach, and Manny Malhotra. David Carle is viewed as unlikely to land with Toronto. Prospect analysis centers on top NHL Draft rankings, with Gavin McKenna favored first overall despite Ivar Stenberg’s World Championship performance.
"With one more victory, Rod Brind'Amour and company can punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final, where the Vegas Golden Knights are patiently waiting. Any way you slice it, the Cup Final is slating to be a good one. Imagine Mitch Marner taking on Frederik Andersen? It always comes back to the Leafs, right?"
"Logan Shaw notched a goal and an assist, while both Easton Cowan and William Villeneuve found the back of the net as the Marlies doubled up Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4-2 to draw first blood in the Calder Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final. Artur Akhtyamov was stellar once again, turning aside 34 shots. Game 2 goes Friday night in Pennsylvania."
"Pagnotta revealed that Jay Woodcroft appears to be a very serious candidate for the position and is expected to interview with Toronto. Additionally, the conversation touched on other names potentially on the radar, including Jay McKee, Jay Leach, and Manny Malhotra. The guys also discussed David Carle, with Pagnotta reiterating that he still believes it's unlikely the highly coveted coach ultimately lands with the Leafs."
"Daily Faceoff Prospect Analyst Steven Ellis stopped by to break down his latest top 100 NHL Draft rankings and why he believes Gavin McKenna should still be Toronto's pick first overall despite Ivar Stenberg's impressive World Championship performance. Ellis weighed the pros and cons between the two prospects, discussed what makes McKenna such a special talent, and what Leafs fans could expect from him right away at the NHL level."
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