"Maple Leafs Coaching Search Heats Up, but Woodcroft Not a Top Contender" In a surprise twist to the ongoing Toronto Maple Leafs head coaching search, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman has poured cold water on a recent report linking Anaheim Ducks assistant coach Jay Woodcroft to the vacant position. Just days ago, Frank Seravalli of Victory+ suggested that Woodcroft was a top candidate, but Friedman's latest update in his 32 Thoughts series has effectively ruled him out of the running. As the Leafs continue their search for a new leader, Friedman's comments have left fans and analysts wondering who will ultimately take the reins of the struggling team. With the playoffs just around the corner, the timing of this coaching decision could have major implications for the team's future success.

A few days ago, Frank Seravalli of Victory+ reported that the Toronto Maple Leafs were expected to interview Anaheim Ducks assistant coach Jay Woodcroft for their head coaching vacancy. In today’s rendition of 32 Thoughts, not only did Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman throw cold water on Seravalli’s report, he extinguished it completely. Friedman shared that there’s […]