Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta weigh in on a Leafs fan’s worst nightmare: Montreal is now just one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Final, while Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights are headed to the Western Conference Final. Meanwhile, Pagnotta dishes on the early stages of Toronto’s coaching search and some names to keep an eye on. Plus, Medicine Hat Tigers head coach and GM Willie Desjardins stops by the show to discuss coaching projected No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna and what makes the phenom so special.

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Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta are joined by Willie Desjardins to discuss the NHL coaching carousel and why the Toronto Maple Leafs job remains one of the league’s most coveted positions. Desjardins also dives deep on coaching projected superstar Gavin McKenna in Medicine Hat, explaining why McKenna’s elite vision separates him from the pack and how he believes the young phenom would handle the pressure and spotlight that comes with playing in a market like Toronto. Plus, Desjardins shares insight on coaching in Canada and the intense scrutiny that follows every move behind an NHL bench.

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Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down John Chayka’s media availability following the firing of Craig Berube. The boys dissect the key takeaways from Chayka’s comments, what they could mean for the direction of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and identify some intriguing replacement candidates as the coaching search officially gets underway. Plus, veteran NHL bench boss Peter Laviolette stops by to discuss the opening and why Toronto could be the perfect fit for his next opportunity.

Also, NHL Insider David Pagnotta drops by to dissect the news.

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