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Hockey Illuminati on Marner, Rielly & the Leafs' Coaching Search
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- Leafs Morning Take
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- Jun 16, 2026
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Summary
Nick Alberga and Carter Hutton are joined by Frank Crupi, otherwise known as the Hockey Illuminati, for a spirited discussion on all things Maple Leafs. Firstly, Frank weighs in on the Toronto Marlies, who sit just two wins away from capturing the Calder Cup. From there, the conversation shifts to Mitch Marner's struggles in the latter stages of the Stanley Cup Final and his decision not to speak to the media afterwards. Frank asks the question many Leafs fans are wondering: is anyone really surprised? The guys also dive into the constant Toronto-centric narrative throughout the playoffs, why the coverage felt so one-sided, and how different the conversation would've been had Vegas won the Stanley Cup. After that, Frank shares his thoughts on Morgan Rielly's future with the Maple Leafs, explaining why he believes it's time for a change. The coaching search is also front and centre, with Frank discussing why Joe Pavelski intrigues him as a candidate. Finally, with the NHL Draft just 10 days away, the guys debate whether there's any scenario where Gavin McKenna isn't the Leafs' pick at No. 1 overall. 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @theleafsnation401 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+. 👍🏼MOVEMBER: https://ca.movember.com/ Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.