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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former NHL Star Sends Massive Warning to Maple Leafs, William Nylander After Game 5
The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a massive Game 5 to the Senators, giving life back to Ottawa in the series. Toronto was outplayed from the opening puck-drop, and the Senators made the Maple Leafs pay. The Senators won the game 4-0, staving off elimination in the best-of-seven playoff series. But as the two teams head back to Ottawa for Game 6, the Maple Leafs could be in trouble. Advertisement Toronto leads the series 3-2, but the Maple Leafs haven't been very good at closing out series in recent memory. While discussing the series, multiple NHL insiders worry that the Maple Leafs could be heading down a bad path once again. "Until winning the #StanleyCup is cooler than being cool, [William Nylander's] not gonna figure it out, and they're not gonna figure it out." Toronto had a perfect chance to close out the Senators, but they fell completely flat at home. Now, the team will have to go back on the road to end this series, bringing up some brutal memories for the team. Maple Leafs' William Nylander skates against the Ottawa Turchiaro-Imagn Images The Maple Leafs have consistently fallen short in the postseason in recent memory, so their inability to close out Ottawa is a problem. This Toronto team is talented, but they seem to lack the killer instinct needed in a closeout game. Of course, the Maple Leafs are still favored in this series as they have two more chances to close out the Senators. But if they fail in Game 6, things could get very tight in the win-or-go-home Game 7, even on their home ice.
National Post
29-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Amazon Prime series goes behind the scenes with ex-Leafs president Brendan Shanahan, NHL stars
The next team thinking of hiring Brendan Shanahan as an executive will have some candid behind-the-scenes visuals of him at work to use as a resource. Article content Article content Toronto's former team president will appear among an impressive list of National Hockey League players for Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video's Faceoff: Inside the NHL, set to premier in the autumn of 2025. Article content The intimate look at the stars at work — and play — scored many points with subscribers last year with such features as the mic'd up rivalry between Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Florida's Matthew Tkachuk in the Stanley Cup final and the lasting friendship of Maple Leafs winger William Nylander and Boston's David Pastrnak that had to be shelved in the Toronto-Boston series. Nylander also will appear in Season 2. Article content Article content 'This year, fans can expect more of the unexpected,' Mark Shopiro, head of Prime Video Canada, told Postmedia. Article content Article content 'We were really excited by fan reaction the first year, some things they hadn't ever seen before, through the lens of the players, their families and friends. Our cameras were rolling behind the scenes again and we have a lot of great highlights.' Article content Similar to Season 1, two or three dozen players volunteered or were asked by the league to be profiled by London, England-based Box to Box Productions. Article content Some storylines grew organically from mid-season through the Cup final, while filming this year began with the 4 Nations tournament in February in hopes some players would get deep in the playoffs as teammates or foes. Article content 'We're featuring the oldest generational players — Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin's milestone goal chase (and retiring netminder Marc-Andre Fleury),' Shopiro said. 'They'll cross with the younger generation, such as (Los Angeles Kings forward) Quinton Byfield.' Article content 'After Season 1, more players were familiar with the concept and that helped (attract more participants).' Article content Article content More details of Shanahan's segment were to be revealed during a Thursday afternoon media promotional launch in Toronto. Moving from the ice to the hockey office side of the business and perhaps coaches and general manager's lives is a likely progression for the show. Article content 'Shanahan will give viewers different angles,' Shopiro predicted. 'That's what resonated from Season 1, as with Nylander.' Article content McDavid's meltdown after a Cup final loss in Sunrise, Fla., stood out last year. Article content 'Dig the f*** in, right f***ing now,' the captain berated his Oilers as a staffer eventually closed the dressing door to keep out the Prime crew's cameras. Article content 'Part of the game,' Shopiro said of including the F-bombs and raw exchanges that naturally ramp up in playoffs. Article content Also to be featured in Season 2 are the travels of Mikko Rantanen — who was traded twice during the season — both Matthew and Brady Tkachuk, Zach Werenski and Sean Monahan of the Columbus Blue Jackets as they deal with the tragic pre-season death of teammate Johnny Gaudreau. Article content
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Maple Leafs' William Nylander Helps Sweden Capture Bronze At 2025 IIHF Men's World Hockey Championship
Toronto Maple Leafs star forward William Nylander capped off a productive NHL season with a medal on home soil, helping Sweden earn bronze at the 2025 IIHF Men's World Hockey Championship. The Swedes defeated tournament co-hosts Denmark 6-2 in the third-place game on Sunday, securing back-to-back bronze medals at the event. The win also marked the country's fifth straight win in the Bronze medal game at the Men's Worlds. Back-to-back bronze! 🥉👏🇸🇪 #MensWorlds #IIHF @trekronorse — IIHF (@IIHFHockey) May 25, 2025 Nylander, who joined Sweden's roster late in the tournament, made his presence felt despite the brief appearance. The 29-year-old was added to the team just one day before their quarterfinal matchup against Czechia, which featured his Toronto teammate David Kampf. Sweden earned a 5-2 victory in that game, advancing to the semifinals, where they fell 6-2 to the United States. Nylander scored his lone goal of the tournament in that semifinal loss. william nylander YOU are a champion 💛 — din (@klooowry) May 25, 2025 This year marked Nylander's fourth appearance at the IIHF World Championship. He has been dominant in past tournaments, leading the event in scoring twice (2017, 2019), and earning MVP honors in 2017 when Sweden captured gold. Over 24 career games at the World Championship, Nylander has recorded 16 goals and 22 assists for 38 points. He had one goal in three games at the 2025 tournament. Why Maple Leafs Star William Nylander Joined Sweden at the 2025 IIHF World Hockey Championship Less than 24 hours after Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander said he was "thinking about" joining Team Sweden at the 2025 IIHF World Championships, he officially joins his home country for the tournament. His participation in this year's Worlds was his second time suiting up for Sweden this season. He previously represented his country at the 4 Nations Face-Off, registering two assists in three games while serving as an assistant captain. Nylander's strong international play follows a notable season in Toronto. The winger tallied a career-best 45 goals, along with 39 assists for 84 points in 82 regular-season games. He was also the Maple Leafs' top playoff performer, leading the team with 15 points (6G, 9A) in 13 games. Ending his 2024-25 campaign on a high note, the Swede will be entering the second year of an eight-year, $92 million contract in the 2025-26 season. Stay updated with the most interesting Maple Leafs stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News to never miss a story.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Zibanejad, Nylander, Markström, Andersson Disappointed After Swedish Semifinal Loss To USA
They assembled a strong roster to try to win gold on home ice, and the path to victory seemed to grow a little wider when Canada got knocked out in the quarterfinals, but following a disappointing 6-2 loss to the USA in the semifinals, the best the Swedes can now do is bronze. Asked what was wrong, Mika Zibanejad answered, 'Quite a lot.' The veteran New York Ranger elaborated to 'I think we were too spread out, didn't play with enough urgency, and weren't quick enough moving the puck. I think they did a better job of pressuring us and not giving us the time that we might have had in the other games.' 'I think we played a little too much on the outside,' William Nylander agreed. 'We were maybe better in the third but it's a little too late when it's 4-0.' Nylander took the game's first penalty just 27 seconds in. And although the Americans didn't score on the power play, they had sustained pressure in what became a dominant first period. 'Yes, I hit him in the face,' the Toronto Maple Leafs winger admitted. 'He tried to pull my helmet off, so I sort of hit him back and got called. A little unnecessary.' Confirmed: William Nylander Will Join Swedish Team William Nylander has accepted an invitation to play for Sweden at the IIHF World Championship and is already on his way to Stockholm, Swedish website reported. on Wednesday morning. Jacob Markström was critical of himself. The New Jersey Devils goalie was beaten four times on 20 shots through 40 minutes. With Sweden trailing 4-0, Markström was lifted in favor of Samuel Ersson to start the third period. 'I have to be better,' said Markström. 'It's too bad in this atmosphere, this setting, being at home and not making the final. If I'd been better, we'd have had a better chance of winning.' Asked about the momentum change resulting from the two quick goals early in the third period to make it 4-2, Zibanejad said, 'We woke up a bit, both the team and the fans inside the arena and so on. Obviously, we didn't stop believing that we could do it. But then the 5-2 goal made it tough.' 'I'm sad, frustrated … all sorts of thoughts are going through my head and I'm mostly disappointed and pissed off,' said Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson. 'To some extent, it falls on me as captain in the room that we have that bad of a start. So it falls on my shoulders.' Asked what he could have done differently, Andersson answered, 'Try to push the boys even harder, maybe show the way more on the ice. It's easy to stand here and say it in retrospect, but if the team isn't ready, it falls on me as captain. 'It was a once in a lifetime opportunity that we squandered.' Photo © David Kirouac-Imagn Images Clayton Keller, Jackson LaCombe, Cutter Gauthier React To USA Semifinal Win Over Sweden The semifinal curse is dead. For the first time since the IIHF adopted a playoff format for the World Championship in 1992, the USA is in the final, following a 6-2 win over Sweden in Stockholm.
CBC
24-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
U.S. beats Sweden 6-2 to reach the final at ice hockey worlds
Social Sharing The United States beat Sweden 6-2 to advance to the final of the ice hockey world championship on Saturday in Stockholm, Sweden. In Sunday's final, the U.S. will play Switzerland or Denmark, who meet in the late semifinal. Jeremy Swayman stopped 27 shots and the U.S. remained on course to win the worlds for the first time since 1933. The Americans were also formally awarded the title in 1960 and 1980 when they won the Olympic tournaments and the worlds did not take place. By reaching the final, the U.S. achieved its best result since the silver medal in 1950. "It's a good feeling," captain Clayton Keller said. "There's one more game to win. We're going to focus on tomorrow." The U.S. jumped to 2-0 in the opening period, outshooting the Swedes 13-3. Brady Skjei scored 6:52 in with a shot from the blue line that went through heavy traffic in front of goaltender Jacob Markstrom. Cutter Gauthier doubled the advantage with 2:47 remaining, picking up the puck after a shot by Shane Pinto was blocked and directed it into the net between Makstrom's pads. Gauthier was born in Skelleftea, Sweden, in 2004 when his father, a goaltender, played for a local team. Conor Garland added the third with 8:53 to go in the second, knocking in a rebound. Mikey Eyssimont made it 4-0 on a 4-on-2 rush from the right circle. Samuel Ersson replaced Markstrom in the Swedish net at the start of the final period. Nylander scores for Sweden William Nylander scored the first for Sweden 6:32 into the the third period, and Elias Lindholm scored another 41 seconds later to give Sweden some hope at 4-2. But defenseman Jackson LaCombe beat Ersson for the fifth with 8:51 to go. Shane Pinto finished it off into an empty net to complete a three-point game after assisting on the opening two goals. "Every single guy contributed and I couldn't be more proud of our group," U.S. coach Ryan Warsofsky said.
