Are Leafs Seriously Considering Patrick Roy For Head Coach?

The Toronto Maple Leafs shake up their coaching hunt as Patrick Roy and Peter Laviolette enter the mix—could a bold bench boss reshape Toronto’s playoff future? Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti react to Elliotte Friedman’s report that Roy’s interview “went well,” question strategic fit with John Chayka’s vision, and debate whether the Leafs are missing out by not targeting top candidates like Jay Woodcroft or Bruce Cassidy. The pressure mounts to get this hire right with Atlantic Division rivals boasting elite coaches and dominating the Jack Adams voting.The hosts spotlight John Cooper’s first-ever Jack Adams win, reflecting on Tampa Bay Lightning’s coaching excellence and what Toronto must do to close the gap. Plus, they break down the Toronto Marlies’ heartbreaking Game 4 loss in the AHL East Final, from Easton Cowan’s costly giveaway.