Maple Leafs Introduce New Front Office + Bruce Cassidy!

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Bruce Cassidy discussing coaching strategies and includes coverage of the Maple Leafs' new front office introductions.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode alongside Bruce Cassidy, former NHL coach and Stanley Cup champion. Bruce discusses what changes when coaching in a Game 7 scenario and his journey behind the bench, before sharing his perspective on this season's playoff action so far. Later, we go live to the Maple Leafs' introductory press conference for new General Manager John Chayka and Senior Executive Advisor of Hockey Operations Mats Sundin, alongside MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Marchese, Mike Futa

Guest: Bruce Cassidy

Topics covered

• NHL
• coaching
• playoffs
• Maple Leafs
• front office changes
• Bruce Cassidy

Keywords

• NHL
• coaching
• Game 7
• Stanley Cup
• Maple Leafs
• John Chayka
• Mats Sundin
• Bruce Cassidy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Maple Leafs, MLSE

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