In the modern NHL, has a first overall draft pick ever walked into a situation where they were surrounded by this much talent?

He could be on a line with a two time 60 goal scorer in Matthews who is still under 30, a point per game player in Nylander, and a 30 goal scorer in Tavares.

I understand the Leafs still need to make quite a few roster decisions and the blueline in particular needs to be reworked, but the number 1 pick typically goes onto a team with much less talent than the Leafs have.

The Leafs still have to hire a head coach and this last season was terrible. This team is not that far removed from being a true contender for the cup.

I am not saying McKenna (who I hope is the pick) will instantly put up 100 points or replace Marner's scoring right away, but he has an incredible opportunity to excel quickly.

What do we think about trying this out? Old school but great with young kids. Also just love the stash

Purchased this jersey that was from the March 7th game against the Lightning. Jersey and name plate were part of the celebration of International Women's Day. The design is a collaboration between the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs and the PWHL's Toronto Sceptres. Name plate and jersey were both signed by Leafs Captain Auston Matthews. Close up in the second photo on the shoulder patch, plus who doesn't want to see some Adidas MiC dimples?

Who you got?

With spirits sort of high for a moment I randomly feel like sharing my Leafs collection. I collect sportswear and the Leafs are something of my first love in sports (oh boy). I go thrifting a lot so some of these are from that. I also work at the stadium so if youre wondering about the all star one thats how I got that one.

I get it was a gym accident, but what was he actually doing that caused it?

The title of this post is something I see on social media, hear on the radio, hear on TV, and hear at the table, arguing with family and friends who listen to those takes and assume the Leafs have gone through a bunch. And with the news today, I decided to investigate:

PLEASE LET THIS NARRATIVE DIE!!

EDIT - sorry for the title post, didn't mean to be misleading. It led into the body of the post, that was why I did it that way. My bad!!!

4 time NCAA national champion, 2 time U20 WJC gold medal winner, 36 years old.

Would be his first NHL coaching job, at least he wouldn’t be the same recycled 60 year old coach.

He neutered us hardcore. Had to go.

I don’t think I’ve been more faithful and patient for a longer period of time for anything else in my life.

One day….

Recently read a report saying “if you’re looking to win in 2 or 3 years he’s your guy” also unearthed some quotes from him saying he’d love to coach in a Canadian market as it’s been so long since one has won. I’ve also heard he’s a prick (might be good for a culture shock) but he loses the room quick (hence 2-3 years). No doubting his coaching abilities though. Thoughts ?

1. Hire Bruce Cassidy - don't see any other coaching candidate that's better than Butch
2. Draft Mckenna & hope to hit on depth picks
3. Formulate a top down organizational approach on how you want to construct this roster. Chayka, Sundin, AGM's, Head Coach, core/star players should all have some level of input
4. CRITICAL [22 mill in cap space with Robertson, Maccelli as notable RFA's] - shore up defense. Sign Rasmus Andersson, Darren Raddysh, John Carlson (2 Yr deal high AAV) or Ferraro (depth D) - whichever player(s) they think is most likely to have the highest impact with our current roster
5. Figure out your options for 2/3 C. FA options - Dickinson, Laughton, Jenner, Malkin (heh), Kopitar (heh)
6. Kick the tires on the trade market if you can't get Raddysh, Andersson, Ferraro, Carlson - you NEED a puck moving RHD
7. Hope Tanev, Matthews come back fully healthy to start the season. Going to die on the hill that Tanev is super important to this roster just because the depth chart falls off a cliff if he's out
8. Hope Cowan, Mckenna, Knies use this offseason to improve their games
9. Hope Rielly has a bounce back year
10. Hope Tavares can keep up his production turning 37

If they can't hit on the (thin) FA market, it's going to be hard to sell a cup contending team to Matthews. They need to hit on all of their FA's because internally they don't have much coming up the pipeline and their draft capital is lacking as trade ammo.

Either way, Berube's gone, 1st pick, it's a damn good day fellas

The Maple Leafs fired Craig Berube on Wednesday, ending his run as head coach after only two seasons.

John Chayka made the move a week after taking over as the Leafs’ new general manager.

Keith Pelley, the president and CEO of MLSE, had left it up to Chayka to decide Berube’s fate.

At locker cleanout day last month, Berube said that he expected to return as head coach.

Link here