Unless there’s a miracle, the organization will likely make significant changes. In total, it’s generated four points and two even-strength points and carries a minus-10 rating. Against the Panthers, the group hasn’t scored a single goal. As shown above, their combined numbers against the Lightning were 13 Goals, 34 Points, and 22 Even-Strength Points, with a plus-11 rating. It’s befuddling that this group of players – the team’s Core Four of Matthews, Marner, Tavares, and Nylander – can fall so quickly from success into failure. Vs Panthers: 0 Goals, 4 Points, 2 Even-Strength Points, -10 Rating- Sportsnet Stats May 8, 2023 Vs Lightning: 13 Goals, 34 Points, 22 Even-Strength Points, +11 Rating Leafs Core Four (Matthews/Marner/Tavares/Nylander) Combined Numbers He engaged in thorough evaluation and re-evaluation of the problems the team had and systematically worked to fix them. As my long-time readers know, I’m a Dubas fan. But he’s the focal point for the desired change. Another early playoff exit would likely lead to his departure. ![]() Like it or not, Dubas will not be rehired. Related: 4 Changes Maple Leafs’ Coach Sheldon Keefe Should Make This Season Maple Leafs Likely Changes Aheadīased on the current context, I can speculate on four things that are likely to happen if the Maple Leafs suffer an early second-round exit. The bottom line is that any flexibility will be swamped by the tsunami of urgency to address the team’s shortcomings. Kyle Dubas, general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs (Photo by Alana Davidson/NHLI via Getty Images) As I noted, if I were in charge, I’d make changes). It will lead to increased scrutiny, media pressure, and a call for changes, and I can’t imagine the organization would be in any position to ignore these calls, even if they were wrong-minded (and, I’m not saying they are. Ironically, it wasn’t much more than a week ago that I heard fans say that Dubas was the MVP of the Round 1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.Ī loss Wednesday, and all will be forgotten. ![]() I’d have to consider the overwhelming desire for change. If I were the leader of this organization, even if I didn’t want to, I’d be forced to make changes. Related: Calgary Flames’ First Nation and Metis Connections Maple Leafs fans are passionate about their team, and they simply won’t tolerate another reprise of the same group of players or management. Maple Leafs Will Have to Listen to the Fanbase Many, too, want to see head coach Sheldon Keefe sitting beside him on the bus out of town. For years, much of the Maple Leafs fanbase has wanted general manager Kyle Dubas gone. Although my first point is not a change per se, it’s the context for all the changes that might follow.
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