Leafs Face Big Questions, Oilers React, Round 2 Forecast

About this episode

The episode discusses the Toronto Maple Leafs' end-of-season media availabilities, major questions about the team's future, and the Edmonton Oilers' reactions, while looking ahead to the NHL playoffs.

Keith Pelley and the Toronto Maple Leafs held end-of-season media availabilities, with major questions around the team’s direction, Auston Matthews’ future heading into the fall, and Mats Sundin stepping into a new role. Ray and Dregs also dig into a busy stretch for the Department of Player Safety after another controversial slash, while the NHL Draft Lottery approaches with 11 teams eligible to land the first-overall pick. In Edmonton, Oilers end-of-season media availabilities brought blunt comments from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, raising questions about how Stan Bowman will respond. The guys also look ahead to Round 2 of the playoffs, including what to expect from Sabres vs. Habs as the gaps between teams continue to tighten, plus the latest on the Jack Adams race, Victor Hedman’s public statement, and the Western Conference matchups, where the Ducks could create real problems for the Golden Knights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ray, Dregs

Topics covered

• Toronto Maple Leafs
• NHL playoffs
• Edmonton Oilers
• player safety
• NHL Draft Lottery
• Auston Matthews future
• Stan Bowman response

Keywords

• Toronto Maple Leafs
• Auston Matthews
• NHL Draft Lottery
• Edmonton Oilers
• Connor McDavid
• Leon Draisaitl
• player safety
• NHL playoffs
• Victor Hedman
• Jack Adams

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Department of Player Safety, NHL, Jack Adams

Places: Edmonton, Western Conference, Golden Knights, Ducks, Sabres, Habs

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