Deen’s Daily: Avs Legend Lands New Gig; Same Old Leafs; Edmonton is Moving On

One of the greatest Avs of all time has landed a head coaching job. In Toronto, the Maple Leafs were booed out of the building and sent to the brink of elimination by the Florida Panthers. Also, Edmonton needed overtime to get it done, but they’re moving on to the Western Conference Final.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — May 15.

Colorado Hockey Now

I know the season just ended, but I wonder how long it’ll take until we see the Avalanche start to make moves. Last year, the Ottawa Senators traded for Linus Ullmark during the Stanley Cup Final. I know the Avs don’t need a goalie, but they’ve got some UFAs to make decisions on. Could they send out some offers before the Cup is awarded?

Read More: Former Avalanche Great Adam Foote Lands Head Coaching Gig in Vancouver

Stanley Cup Playoff Recap

Game 5 — Florida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs: What an epic, embarrassment of a Game 5 for Toronto. Coming off two straight road losses, the Leafs had an opportunity to flex their home-ice advantage to regain a hold of their second-round series against the reigning Stanley Cup champs. Instead, they did what this core has done so many times and folded under pressure. It was uninspiring, lifeless hockey. Toronto was smashed 6-1 by the Panthers, who are now one win away from their third straight Eastern Conference Final appearance. And they’ll get a chance to end the series on home ice.

Game 5 — Edmonton Oilers at Vegas Golden Knights: Remember when the Oilers were worried about goaltending? Stuart Skinner put up his second straight shutout on Wednesday, sending the Vegas Golden Knights home with a 24-save performance. The Oilers got the game winner in OT from Kasperi Kapanen to advance to the Western Conference Final for the third time in four years.

Tonight’s Schedule

• Game 5: Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals (5 pm MT on TNT & truTV)
• Game 5: Dallas Stars at Winnipeg Jets (7:30 pm MT on TNT & truTV)

Around The NHL

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Mikael Granlund was a hero for Dallas in Game 5 on Tuesday. But it wasn’t that long ago when he was struggling in Pittsburgh. What went wrong for Granlund with the Pens?

Montreal Hockey Now: What to do with the pending UFAs in Montreal.

Philly Hockey Now: Flyers get their guy. Rick Tocchet is taking over as head coach in Philadelphia. He’ll have to find at least one new assistant coach since Adam Foote is remaining in Vancouver to take over as their new coach.

New Jersey Hockey Now: There was a rumor that Sergei Brylin was going to leave his post as assistant coach with the Devils. Is that true?

Detroit Hockey Now: What Steve Yzerman and the Red Wings might be thinking heading into July 1.

Chicago Hockey Now: What’s going on with the Blackhawks’ search for a new head coach?