The DFO Rundown Ep. 302 – Maple Leafs Search For a New Coach & Second Round Fireworks

The summer of big moves has begun in Toronto as they fired Sheldon Keefe this morning following another first round exit. The move was expected and now that it’s official, the Leafs turn their attention to their next hire. Frank and Jason started the podcast by talking about some potential fits and also debated where this Leafs job ranks amongst the other vacancies around the league.

They then got into the Stanley Cup Playoffs as second round action is underway and it has been spicy. We have superstars fighting in Florida, teams out west blowing big leads, and a battle of two giants in the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes.

The Oilers held a three goal lead in their series opener against the Canucks and ended up losing the game in regulation. Frank says it’s exactly the wake up call that the Oilers needed. Could the Oilers turn on the jets and make this a quick series or will they beat themselves like they have in years past?

Tyler swung by for a fresh edition of Buy or Sell where asked the guys about some offseason topics including Juuse Saros’ future, the Capitals and Penguins summer plans, and how winning the draft lottery changes things for the Sharks.

They wrapped up with some talk about the PWHL playoffs and the upcoming World Championships.

0:55 – Keefe fired by Leafs

9:05 – Jets need a new Head Coach

10:10 – EDIT

18:10 – Panthers vs Bruins

21:05 – Canucks vs Oilers

29:25 – Canes vs Rangers MAJOR EDIT (take our Gregor start)

33:23 – EDIT SNIFFLE

37:00 – Buy or Sell

43:30 – PWHL playoffs & World Championships

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