F.Michael

Yeah - based on that statement Cassidy may as well start cleaning out his desk.

They have Simmonds, but he proved his worth by doing stupid chit this playoffs...But yeah - the Leafs cont to be a team that's exceptional in the reg season.....And that's about it. I was shocked to have heard Shanny is keeping Keefe/Dubas around for another season.

If you look hard enough thru the muck of this pandemic (to find sumthin remotely entertaining) is how some GMs royally F*CKed themselves with these bloated dead whale carcass contracts. Former Sharks GM Doug Wilson has proven equal to Chiarelli in regards to bone-headed signings...Honorable mention goes to Dubas.

With Lambert now top dog in NYI - yeah there's probably not too many options - unless Yzerman hires an old salt like Trotz/Tortorella/Vigneault.

Yzerman hired Lalonde in July 2018...Apparently he's had success in the ECHL/AHL prior to joining the Lightning. https://www.nhl.com/lightning/news/tampa-bay-lightning-name-derek-lalonde-as-assistant-coach/c-299471564

My bet is TB assist coach Derek Lalonde.

Seider needs a lil'buddy who can deutsche it up.

Indeed…Can always trade for or sign a UFA for a certain need.

Watch us drop back to #10 ...

lol - this is what I see when it's mentioned some old dinosaur is considered to take over

Word on the street is that Vegas is gonna hire Alain Vigneault so Lehner has his connections…

BTW - it's Yzerman's B-Day today...57 years young...Early morning gift.

So...Does Lambert take over in NYI, or will the assist coaches get kicked to the curb too?

Indeed - however there's a few other potential clubs he could go to work for too