# NHL Clears Mike Babcock, Vegas Hires Ryan Craig, and Toronto News ft. Emily Kaplan & Greg Wyshynski

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Podcast: [The Sheet with Jeff Marek](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-sheet-with-jeff-marek-7085727)
Published: 2026-06-18T19:07:14+00:00
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Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski are back with a fresh edition of The Sheet as they tackle some of the biggest stories shaping the NHL offseason. ESPN's Emily Kaplan joins the show to break down the latest developments surrounding the Mike Babcock situation and what it could mean for the league moving forward. Jeff and Greg also dive into the ongoing Toronto Maple Leafs coaching search, examining where things stand after the hiring of Jim Hiller and what other changes could still be on the horizon in Toronto. Plus, they discuss the growing speculation surrounding Matthew Knies and whether the young star winger could realistically become trade bait this summer as the Leafs continue to reshape their roster. The conversation also shifts to Las Vegas, where the Vegas Golden Knights have moved on from John Tortorella and turned to Ryan Craig as their next head coach, sparking a discussion about the organization's direction following another disappointing playoff exit. All that and more on another jam-packed offseason edition of The Sheet with Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski. #TheSheet #JeffMarek #GregWyshynski #EmilyKaplan #NHL #TorontoMapleLeafs #LeafsForever #MatthewKnies #MikeBabcock #VegasGoldenKnights #JohnTortorella #RyanCraig #NHLNews #Hockey SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼 Fan Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/ 👍🏼 Canadian Blood Services: https://www.blood.ca/ 👍🏼 Ninja: https://www.sharkninja.ca/ninja-crispi-pro-6-in-1-countertop-glass-air-fryer-rose-quartz/AS101CRS.html?utm_source=Meta&utm_medium=Paid+Social&utm_campaign=H1NinjaCrispi&utm_content=NinjaEN&dwvar_AS101CRS_color=cdb9b8 Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! #NHL #TheSheet #JeffMarek #DavidPagnotta #TorontoMapleLeafs #Lea…

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