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4 days ago
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Maple Leafs Fans Buzzing After First Big Move of Offseason
On Sunday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs fell 6-1 in Game 7 of their second-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Florida Panthers, marking another postseason disappointment for a franchise that hasn't won a Cup since 1967. There was a sense this year might be different after Toronto won the Atlantic Division and reached the second round for just the second time since 2002. Advertisement But that hope didn't last long, and now the offseason brings more questions than answers for a core that's had more than enough chances to get it done. Of the so-called "Core Four" — Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander and John Tavares — Marner and Tavares are set to hit free agency this offseason. It feels like the perfect moment for a shakeup, and on Thursday, change officially began, starting in the front office. Toronto Maple Leafs former team president Brendan Shanahan, GM Brad Treliving and head coach Craig Breube.© Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment announced that the "contract for team President & Alternate Governor Brendan Shanahan would not be renewed this off-season." Advertisement Shanahan has been the team president since 2014 and has played a key role in the Leafs making the playoffs for nine straight seasons. Immediately following the news, Maple Leafs fans shared their reactions on social media. "Should have been gone 5 years ago," one fan wrote. "WE ARE FREE!!!!!!," another wrote. "Biggest W since 1967," another wrote. "OMG FINALLYYYYY," a fan wrote. "HALLELUJAH. WOOOOOOO," another wrote. "HANK GOODNESS! this is just step one," added a fan. Shanahan himself released a statement, sharing his gratitude. Following a meeting today, I was informed that I was no longer going to remain as President and Alternate Governor of the Toronto Maple Leafs. I want to thank the Board of MLSE for the tremendous support they have shown me over my tenure. Toronto is where I was born and raised, where my family still lives, and being a part of this historic franchise will always be one of the greatest honours of my life. I want to thank the entire Maple Leafs' staff for their commitment and hard work over the years - they are second to none in the National Hockey League. I want to thank the Alumni for all of their support and the tremendous work they do at our games and within the community. Many of them were my heroes growing up and it has been a pleasure to get to know them on a personal level. I want to thank the fans for their passion and loyalty. Your love for the team inspired me every day. While I am proud of the rebuild we embarked on starting in 2014, ultimately, I came here to help win the Stanley Cup, and we did not. There is nothing more I wanted to deliver to our fans, and my biggest regret is that we could not finish the job. I greatly enjoyed working with Brad and Craig, and I firmly believe they are excellent in their roles and have done a great job in their time with the team. Also, I want to thank the players, they are committed and passionate about delivering a championship to this city and will do everything within their power to accomplish that goal. I wish them all the very best. Thank you, Brendan Related: Justin Bieber Sends Two-Word Message to Auston Matthews After Maple Leafs' Game 7 Loss Related: Mitch Marner Linked to Stanley Cup Contender Ahead of Free Agency Maple Leafs Fans Buzzing After First Big Move of Offseason first appeared on Athlon Sports on May 22, 2025
Fox Sports
5 days ago
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- Fox Sports
Panthers host the Oilers with 3-2 series lead
Associated Press Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -148, Oilers +124; over/under is 6.5 STANLEY CUP FINAL: Panthers lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final with a 3-2 lead in the series. The teams meet Saturday for the eighth time this season. The Panthers won the last meeting 5-2. Brad Marchand scored two goals in the victory. Florida is 47-31-4 overall and 32-15-3 in home games. The Panthers have a 52-8-4 record when scoring three or more goals. Edmonton has a 30-20-2 record on the road and a 48-29-5 record overall. The Oilers have a 29-10-4 record when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent. TOP PERFORMERS: Sam Reinhart has 39 goals and 42 assists for the Panthers. Sam Bennett has nine goals and four assists over the last 10 games. Leon Draisaitl has 52 goals and 54 assists for the Oilers. Corey Perry has scored five goals and added two assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 7-1-2, averaging 4.4 goals, 7.3 assists, 6.5 penalties and 20 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game. Oilers: 6-3-1, averaging 3.8 goals, 7.1 assists, 5.5 penalties and 15.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game. INJURIES: Panthers: None listed. Oilers: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Panthers host the Oilers with 3-2 series lead
Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) vs. Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -148, Oilers +124; over/under is 6.5 STANLEY CUP FINAL: Panthers lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final with a 3-2 lead in the series. The teams meet Saturday for the eighth time this season. The Panthers won the last meeting 5-2. Brad Marchand scored two goals in the victory. Florida is 47-31-4 overall and 32-15-3 in home games. The Panthers have a 52-8-4 record when scoring three or more goals. Edmonton has a 30-20-2 record on the road and a 48-29-5 record overall. The Oilers have a 29-10-4 record when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent. TOP PERFORMERS: Sam Reinhart has 39 goals and 42 assists for the Panthers. Sam Bennett has nine goals and four assists over the last 10 games. Leon Draisaitl has 52 goals and 54 assists for the Oilers. Corey Perry has scored five goals and added two assists over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 7-1-2, averaging 4.4 goals, 7.3 assists, 6.5 penalties and 20 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game. Oilers: 6-3-1, averaging 3.8 goals, 7.1 assists, 5.5 penalties and 15.3 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game. INJURIES: Panthers: None listed. Oilers: None listed. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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13-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Why Marco Sturm was ‘selfishly' happy the Bruins didn't play well last season
BOSTON — The Bruins finished the 2024-25 season at the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings and missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2016. But for new coach Marco Sturm, he didn't mind how the season panned out. Advertisement 'Selfishly, I'm glad the Bruins didn't play well last year because otherwise I wouldn't be here,' Sturm said Tuesday after he was officially introduced as the Bruins coach. The Bruins faced a slew of issues last season throughout the lineup. An 8-9-3 start led to the dismissal of Jim Montgomery, but Boston never quite found a steady groove under interim coach Joe Sacco. Sturm, who spent five seasons with the Bruins, knows what it takes to win and knows what the fans expect. Offense is atop Sturm's list of areas to address immediately, but understands there are no quick fixes. 'It's not going to happen overnight, but that's something I will address right away,' he said. Advertisement The Bruins averaged 2.71 goals per game last year, which was tied for last in the Eastern Conference. Their power play ranked 29th, and the team had just two players — David Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie — to reach the 20-goal mark. Despite the issues at hand, Sturm is confident in the Bruins due to the talent they already have on the roster. But he knows talent alone won't be enough to get Boston back on track. 'I'm really looking forward to also pushing the team to the next level,' Sturm said. 'It's going to be up to me and my coaching staff, up to my players, up to management and also up to the fans of the Boston Bruins. 'I know we have a lot of work to do and we won't fix it overnight. But it will start Day 1 of training camp,' he added. 'Teams win championships, not one coach or one player.' More Bruins content Read the original article on MassLive.
13-06-2025
- Sport
Edmonton and Florida meet with series tied 2-2
Florida Panthers (47-31-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (48-29-5, in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Oilers -120, Panthers +100; over/under is 6.5 STANLEY CUP FINAL: Series tied 2-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers are in a 2-2 series tie in the Stanley Cup Final. The teams meet Thursday for the seventh time this season. The Oilers won 5-4 in overtime in the last matchup. Edmonton has a 32-14-4 record in home games and a 48-29-5 record overall. The Oilers have gone 25-11-5 when scoring a power-play goal. Florida is 47-31-4 overall and 29-21-3 on the road. The Panthers serve 10.3 penalty minutes per game to lead the league. TOP PERFORMERS: Leon Draisaitl has 52 goals and 54 assists for the Oilers. Corey Perry has four goals and two assists over the past 10 games. Aleksander Barkov Jr. has 20 goals and 51 assists for the Panthers. Sam Bennett has scored eight goals and added four assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Oilers: 7-2-1, averaging 3.7 goals, 6.9 assists, 5.4 penalties and 15.1 penalty minutes while giving up 2.8 goals per game. Panthers: 7-1-2, averaging 4.5 goals, 7.8 assists, 6.2 penalties and 19.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.3 goals per game. INJURIES: Oilers: None listed. Panthers: None listed. ___
