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Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Kyle Dubas backs Auston Matthews amid the Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff backlash
Kyle Dubas (Image Via Twitter) The Toronto Maple Leafs' 2024-25 playoff run ended in an all-too-familiar way, a second-round exit at the hands of the Florida Panthers. Once again, the loss placed Auston Matthews, the captain, under intense scrutiny. Despite tallying 11 points (3 goals, 8 assists) in 13 playoff games, Matthews appeared to seize the wrong moments that truly mattered. The extended lack of an Eastern Conference Finals appearance for the Leafs only made those criticisms hot again from the fans, reopening discussions about his postseason effectiveness. Kyle Dubas commends Auston Matthews' maturity Speaking on The Cam & Strick Podcast, the former Maple Leafs general manager, who is serving the same post for the Pittsburgh Penguins today, took exception to some of the appraisals. Kyle Dubas joins the show to talk core four, Mike Babcock, Pittsburghs future and more 'You've seen the evolution as a leader and the evolution on the defensive side as well. Of course, everyone knows about the goalscoring, but to see him named captain there, captain of Team USA, he puts a lot into his craft." Dubas remarked, stating that Matthews' development has much more to do with things outside his offensive numbers. He went further to explain that Matthews is not driven by external criticism but rather that 'I don't think any of the stuff that people talk about, the pressure, the market, his pressure is probably internal and trying to be at his absolute best, and you saw different steps that he took throughout his career.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pierce Brosnan's Wife Lost 120 Pounds - This Is Her Now Undo According to Dubas, it has been a brush with growth throughout Matthews' career: 'He took constructive criticism well, especially as he got into his mid-20s, so it's been great to see him continue to evolve, and I hope that he gets back to 100 percent.' A challenging season for Auston Matthews The 2024-25 season parted ways from the usual production-wise for Auston Matthews, with him ending up with 33 goals against a staggering 69 just the year before. Dubas considered this not as a dip in performance but an upward, hard challenge, harder because expectations are higher for him. Also Read: Chad Ruhwedel announces retirement from NHL after a steady 11-year career Auston Matthews, 401 career regular-season goals, remains one of the NHL's top goal scorers. Therein lies some truth to what Dubas said: Matthews' legacy should not be judged by one playoff series but rather by his personal development into a better leader and well-rounded player. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
New York Post
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ex-Ranger Ryan Reaves shared a wild off-day vodka ritual with Artemi Panarin
Access the Rangers beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mollie Walker about the inside buzz on the Rangers. tRY IT NOW Artemi Panarin is an icon in more ways than one. Ryan Reaves, a former Rangers teammate of Panarin, shared some hilarious stories about his time in New York with the high-scoring winger — including that the two did not hold back when they had days off after road trips. '[Panarin] was a cool kid, he would come over after we landed after a road trip and we had the day off,' Reaves said in an episode of 'The Cam & Strick Podcast' released Tuesday. 'He'd come over at like 1 a.m., he'd race home, go grab a bottle of his Russian vodka and we'd sit downstairs and just take shots of vodka and play basketball at 4 a.m.' But Reaves and Panarin didn't only spend a lot of time together slamming back vodka shots. '[Panarin] doesn't carry around an iPhone, he carries a flip phone,' Reaves said. 'We'd have an app that you get your schedule on and this guy doesn't have this app. So, everyday I got to text him like, 'Hey we got a meeting' or 'Hey I'm picking you up' or whatever it was, it was just constant, like I was his secretary.' 3 AP And while Reaves only spent just over a season of his 15-year NHL career with the Rangers, Panarin certainly made a strong impression. 'He is one of the coolest guys, one of the coolest Russians I've met,' Reaves said. 'Him and his wife [are] so humble.' Panarin has spent the last six seasons of his 10-year NHL career with the Rangers and has been a consistent piece for New York year in and year out. 3 Corey Sipkin for the NY POST And those late nights with his enforcer-buddy Reaves didn't seem to throw Panarin off one bit, as the lone full season they spent together as teammates yielded him his then-highest point total of his entire career at 96, which he later surpassed in 2023-24 with 120. The 33-year-old Panarin is entering the final season of his seven-year contract with the Rangers, while the 38-year-old Reaves signed a three-year deal with the Maple Leafs in 2023.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Coach Derek Lalonde Discusses Red Wings Exit
Former Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde—fired in December not quite halfway through his third season behind the bench—appeared as a guest on "The Cam & Strick Podcast," discussing his time in Detroit and working with general manager Steve Yzerman. Bookmark The Hockey News Detroit Red Wings team site to stay connected to the latest news, game-day coverage, and player features. The full interview is worth your time, but here are a few highlights. As for the firing itself and the timing (coming just one day after Christmas), Lalonde said, "You could feel it was pro hockey, man," citing the cutthroat nature of the business (for coaches in particular). Lalonde also pointed out that there was a sense coming out of the offseason that things hadn't exactly gone according to plan. "To no one's fault, our summer was what it was, but we lose Shayne Gostisbehere, we lose Jake Walman, we lose David Perron, just things didn't go our way around July 1," he said. This set the stage for the slow start to the season that would eventually lead to Lalonde's firing. Kasper Enjoying Star Turn as Austria Marches Through Worlds With His Days in Toronto Likely Numbered, Could Mitch Marner Be a Missing Piece to the Red Wings Puzzle? Panthers Duo a Strong Potential Red Wings Free Agent Fit Three Potential RFA Offer Sheets for the Red Wings Describing the emotion of being let go, Lalonde returned again to the idea that the NHL is not a league in which coaches tend to enjoy long tenures. "It stings a little bit because it's your first time, but the reality is, because of the landscape, I was the 27th coach fired under three years, and we're into the low 30s now before the three-year cycle," he said. "It's almost the reality of it, and then the unique thing is the guys. They were phenomenal, and they go on a heater. They had two seven-game win streaks, and I get the question all the time, did that hurt you? And I'm like absolutely not, because you root for [Dylan] Larkin, you root for Mo Seider, you root for Lucas guys played hard for me, so it's more about the relationships." Asked about what it was like to watch the remainder of Detroit's season play out without him, Lalonde said, "They fell apart completely, the wheels completely fell off, and my buddies we're sending me Dr. Evil smiling emojis. I'm like no. I feel even worse for Larkin, because I've been there with him, and here they go again, they fell apart." Lalonde was also asked about the controversial trade that sent Walman out of town, and he said, "I really liked coaching the kid...I just think it was maybe a bigger plan on what they were trying to do." Lalonde cited his relationship with Walman's college coach (Nate Leaman at Providence, with whom Lalonde played his college hockey) as helping lay a foundation for working with Walman. That trade remains something of a mystery and sore spot for Wings fans, but Lalonde's answer (and lack of detail) offers one more piece of evidence that Yzerman simply made up his mind that Walman had to go, also hinting that not everything else that was supposed to come from the deal fell into place according to plan. Overall, Lalonde described himself as "very appreciative" of working with Yzerman and for the opportunity to become an NHL head coach for the first time, saying he was "grateful I got three years with him because he made me a ton better. Not the most comfortable in that time, but he made me better, and that's all you can ask." Never miss a story by adding us to your Google News favorites.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Could The Oilers Sign Mikko Rantanen?
EDMONTON -- Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives. Hockey, like soap operas, can be unpredictable. The Edmonton Oilers know this all too well. For the Oilers, that came in the form of Stan Bowman becoming the GM of the organization in the summer. Speaking of summer, one thing that was not on anyone's bingo card before October was the Colorado Avalanche trading superstar Mikko Rantanen. But alas, here we are. That has brought to light more speculation. Or, in this case, "informed speculation," on Rantanen's future with the Hurricanes. If he doesn't re-sign there, he may find himself in the Western Conference once again. Andy Strickland highlighted some information on his "The Cam & Strick Podcast." In an episode published yesterday, he said the following. "Can I tell you where I think he's going to sign?" Strickland asked his co-host. "This is not just speculation; it's informed speculation." "You know where he's going to end up? Edmonton." Do the Oilers need someone like Rantanen, and can they even sign a player like him? Let's take a look. The short answer is yes. Even a team doing as well as the Oilers right now could use a game-breaking talent like Rantanen. But let's look at some numbers. The Oilers' top three scorers are Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid, and Evan Bouchard. They have scored 75, 66, and 37 points, respectively. Having more players producing over a point per game would be beneficial. Rantanen has 64 points in 50 games. If the Oilers were to add a player of his caliber, it would certainly bring stability to the revolving door that has been the Oilers' top-six forward group. Additionally, Rantanen won a Stanley Cup with the Avalanche. And you can never have too many winners on your team. Oilers Projected Lineup: Three Big Absences At Morning Skate Underrated Oilers Pickup Pays Off In A Big Way Oilers Call On U Of A Student As Emergency Backup Oilers' Superstars Own The Seattle Kraken Ex-Oiler Surprising Addition To Big Trade Now, the (several) million-dollar question is: Can the Oilers afford Rantanen? In a word, yes. Let's look at the numbers at our disposal on PuckPedia. According to the salary cap site, the Oilers will have $11.61 million of cap space next year. However, that figure assumes the salary cap will be $88 million. Several insiders have said the cap will increase to at least $95 million, but potentially more. Frank Seravalli said as much in his guest appearance on Oilers Now on Monday, January 27th. This would greatly increase the Oilers' chances of signing a player of Rantanen's caliber. Andy Strickland has been hearing that if not re-signed by Carolina, Mikko Rantanen may be headed to the Edmonton Oilers in the offseason saying there's 'a belief they can make it happen' cap wise. Rantanen also shares the same agent as Leon Draisaitl.#letsgooilers #raiseup — John Puck (@johnpuck1992) January 28, 2025 Assuming that the cap goes up to $95 million, the Oilers could have $18.61 million available to them in the summer. However, here are the players that will need a new contract in the summer: Jeff Skinner Evan Bouchard Corey Perry Connor Brown Kasperi Kapanen Noah Philp Ty Emberson John Klingberg It's fair to assume that the Oilers won't bring back Skinner. The big name here is obviously Bouchard. Is it possible that the Oilers can sign Rantanen AND Bouchard for less than $18 million? That would be a tough pill to swallow. However, the Oilers could trade a few players to make room for signing Bouchard and Rantanen. Starting March 1st, Evander Kane's no-movement clause will become a modified no-trade clause. At that time, Kane would have a list of 16 teams to which he would approve a trade to. The trade deadline is on March 7th. The Oilers could and should sign Rantanen. The team must decide where to focus its assets for the future. Do they keep Bouchard and Kane, or switch things up and keep Bouchard and Rantanen? If I were the Oilers GM, I know what I'd do. Bookmark The Hockey News Edmonton Oilers team site to never miss the latest news, game-day coverage, and more. Add us to your Google News favourites, and never miss a story.
