Keefe does damage control as tension grows in Leafs room

From their performance in a pivotal Game 4 to infighting on the bench, to Auston Matthews' health, the storylines are swirling around the Maple Leafs right now. Mark Masters is joined by Chris Johnston to discuss all of them after Boston put Toronto on the ropes on Saturday.

[@sean367]

Marners a child,trade him.

[@charles-andrevincelette9009]

Draco malfoy

[@people3865]

He won't agree, and even if he does, what are you getting back without retention?

[@pecospelagodroma]

@@people3865unfortunately doesn't really matter because his lack of mental strength is poisonous to the rest of the team; this has been obvious for quite awhile.

[@people3865]

@@pecospelagodroma I agree he needs to go, but you can't get rid of him. You just have to wait out the horrible contract. Same with JT. JT will (possibly) resign, but at a major discount which is fine, but Mitch is hard stuck as a Leaf

[@SillySongs4Everyone2001]

Every season Marner act like a child and it’s the same thing

[@docriley7837]

Great news guys Mathews is projected to get 70 on the 12th hole Wednesday afternoon.

[@SillySongs4Everyone2001]

Keefe said there was no frustration on the bench ! My goodness are you kidding .

[@darthvader3742]

It's like he thinks people don't have eyes and ears.

[@dwightbrown]

The Leaf are house cat team. Bruins are a street cat team.

[@CreemoreTorch]

Boston using Scotia bank Center as its litter box

[@joeynova9896]

Moral of the story, both teams are pussys!

[@markgaudreau8053]

i hate boston, but i have to respect the team- built for the playoffs.

[@Sac_slappper_4rce]

Look at their contracts. They've already won. Why bother at this point?

[@ewcamaewcama]

Keefe and I quote after game 4 loss " nothing to pin point, no issue with effort, no frustration". Is this guy delusional!

[@bustedgut453]

I don’t think he’s delusional, it’s probably a safer bet to say he is completely out of touch with what’s going on and doesn’t have a clue how to get them all rowing in the same direction.

[@rogerkniffen3670]

Keefe is a coach that has caught crap from the players and, no doubt from the president, for giving the players grief. Shanahan has been pulling the strings and Keefe just dances to his tune.

[@shawngerein23]

I really hope that they can offload some of these salaries and build a new a new team starting from the management.

[@everyonesguy7466]

Sorry to burst your bubble but it’s a management problem the chairman could care less if we won a championship or not , he only cares about money and leafs don’t lose money

[@grahamshere]

@@everyonesguy7466 He's losing money not going deep into the playoffs.

[@traktion9]

they already did that dubas is gone this year, maybe you mean coaching? Yes Keefe needs to go and Tavares is no captain hes just filling in his time before retirement.

[@AlwayzFresh]

Keefe acts more like their Dad instead of coach. Team has been coddled and arrested development due to protective parents.

[@markgaudreau8053]

Keefe is more to blame then even the players; he is blind to the fact they cannot win and he has no solution.

[@pecospelagodroma]

Marner will waive his no trade clause because he will not be very welcome here any longer, which would make it more uncomfortable for him to continue to play here (and we all know he doesn't like uncomfortable situations 😂)

[@cm14un]

If at least 2 of the core don't ammend their NTC they should be booed all next year. AND, CJ and all other media, please stop using the "Leafs on paper" thing. Its making us sick.

[@PatrickWernham-rh3eu]

Finally people are calling out Marner. I've said it for years and ppm kept telling me I was wrong. Marner is a child. He can tell himself and the media he is a grown man but that doesn't make it so. If matthews was that sick he should have never played in the first case. He couldn't play a bit more in the 3rd? This club is not built right I blame management and the players. Players asked for too much money and management gave it to them.

[@jb1934]

so what was the deal with babcock then. babcock did not like the guy. and babcock was a jerk. where is the middle ground?

[@andrewdockrill]

The team is cooked, time to pull the pin finally.

[@discoveryman59]

Marner, Nylander and morgan rielly all need to go!! along with Shan-no-plan and Keefe. send John Tavares to Robidas Island!!

[@user-dw9bd5lp4y]

Let's get Wendel Clark and Tie Domi in there as assistants for the next game and see what happens lol .

[@davidarmitage289]

And a Douggy!

[@Matt_76]

Marner put up as much fight as when he had his vehicle stolen.

[@Norm_MacLeod]

Same old same old. They are DONE. Keefe knows it and so do the Leafs.

[@jeffsframe9927]

Sheldon Keffe is terrible. He needs to manage the team. But he’s useless. I agree with your analysis. Hoping it’s at least the last time we will have to watch Sheldon run such a crappy bench and be out coached again. And the last time we see Mitch. Which will be a good thing for him. And wave good bye to JT, obviously

[@worldswatchdog]

Leafs have more talent, but no heart. Last night, down 3-0, they dumped the puck into the Bruin's zone, but no one chased it. Over and over and over again. Dump and chase, but they forgot what the word chase meant. lol. It's was painful to watch. A defeated group.

[@Dani-sm8jp]

This series certainly been easier to take from my living room couch . Then a $900 playoff seat. Tee-off is 4pm Monday See you next October

[@xtrickster6556]

Bs in five

[@blademan4089]

My buddy works at a local golf course.He has 2 foursomes playing Wednesday morning. Reservations were under Mathew’s and Marner.. Must be a coincidence….

[@ap_moneykris6693]

you for real?

[@shabazzed]

matthews caught a bad case of noheartitis

[@colinmacfarlane7726]

the doctor pulled him off the ice in the third

[@snapshow7820]

​@@colinmacfarlane7726He never came out for the 3rd!

[@andrewdockrill]

Definitely not 'noheartis' if you were watching at all, he was clearly not feeling well or injured. Pretty blatant to see.

[@VanMichael21]

​@@andrewdockrillright, because nobody in the playoffs ever played injured before 🤔

[@andrewdockrill]

@VanMichael21 well if you become more of a hindrance then a help what is the point? Tkachuk had to bow out last year aswell, if you can't play you cant play..

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

I thing big changes are coming to the Leafs in the post season; hirings, trades and firings.

[@charliem9831]

TSN only covers the Leafs right?

[@CTobin14]

It stands for Toronto Sports Network

[@charliem9831]

@@CTobin14 actually it doesn’t. The T is for THE according their own website.

[@user-bq4tc6zc3f]

Yep it's not that vancouver is doing anything special (sarcasm)

[@g.u.6897]

Listen to Jay Rosehill, an ex-leaf. He knows whats going on with the Leafs.

[@jaysonj9327]

Nobody will take on any of those overstuffed contracts. Leafs are stuck with this farce of a non-team for a while. If they get a legitimate GM and a legitimate coach they could put together a playoff competitive roster once they get two or three of those bad contracts off their books. That's a lot of ifs though. Might never happen for them.

[@ericstefko4852]

Keefe has to go. It is disgusting to think we lost Hyman because we couldn't afford him but we could throw money at Marner

[@steverepic3688]

It all went down hill when they got rid of Lou Lamarello a real hockey person

[@kensmith3665]

Looked like Matthew’s foot / ankle appeared to fold back on itself on two occasions, once in Game three when he was pulled down from behind behind Leafs net (no penalty called) and again in Game four ( first period )to seaman’s left along the boards…. Lower leg foot injury ?

[@danielnam9026]

Nah it’s just typical playoff ghosting. A bunch of players play through injuries, make sacrifices for their team. This Laffs team is looking for excuses now.

[@arnavshah8131]

Patrice with a punctured lung and a herniated disk, Tkachuk with a fractured sternum, people have played through worse while being paid less.

[@snapshow7820]

​@@danielnam9026American cry babies do not play through injuries!!

[@davidblazevic3125]

​@@arnavshah8131 Shoot my daughter took a puck to the side of her foot and played the whole game.Days after she found out she broke a bone.

[@Alex-vo2ew]

Leaf's might get a game 5 victory or even go on beyond that but short of a miracle run materializing out of no where I hope it's clear that Marner's time is done here. This guy is the embodiment of a lot of the things that have plagued this team for years. High skill but low effort or willingness to put the body on the line when it matters. Not excusing the rest except for I guess Matthews who is battling something but really It's Marner's (and Keefe's) removal that will spark change.

[@Dougie-ex1ov]

Have you been watching this dumpster fire. They have about 1% chance of doing anything. Id actually say its around .001% and not even exaggerating.

[@Alex-vo2ew]

@@Dougie-ex1ov Yes, and I'm not seeing a Boston team that is very good. That's how bad the Leafs have been. Leaf's have already been here twice and brought it to 7 and Boston was also up 3-1 last year and lost to Florida. Do i think the Leafs will? No, absolutely not but stranger things have happened. As many have said, yesterday was rock bottom for this group. Usually the only place to go is up so I am expecting a win in game 5.

[@Veopoz]

Pillow Fight at the Hotel tonight boys 😅

[@pjmmaloney4458]

Marner will agree to a sign & trade so he can get an eighth year. But honestly who trusts Brad Treliving to not botch the trade? No track record of success - a perfect fit for MLSE.

[@jle_one]

Is Matthew’s illness possibly related to performance anxiety & fear🤔🤔🤔He’s looking a deer in the headlight every post season … WTF!!!!

[@frankieb8591]

I said 4 years to trade Marner hes a cancer in the room. All you people chastised me. Now look at you clowns

[@shug2795]

I was with you!!

[@primekiller5729]

Should've kept Babcock to keep these children under control!

[@jasonjansen9831]

Cliche I know but a good classic rule is you build a team from the back. Goaltender, D, then forwards. Toronto is a textbook case of a team built from the front.

[@Nick169x]

Leafs vs Bruins you can't really call a rivalry when's that last time the leafs have won anything

[@mikecameroncameron9566]

Sad to say butJT is finished… II’ve been watching the oilers and Hyman … after 45 years I can’t believe I’m trading teams… but I can’t stomach the leafs anymore

[@theliftexpert]

I’m with you, I am cheering for the Avalanche now ……they want to win and their players show up together.

[@dangraesser5341]

I've said all year this team is a regular season cash cow and Charmin in the playoffs!! They prove me right as predicted

[@johnwolf3294]

It's not hard to believe at all. Toronto people must live in lala land when it comes to the Leafs

[@bobbygoodman2875]

No it doesn't come down to talent!!! BOSTON WANTS IT MORE!!! It's the same story every year. The Toronto Country Club. Their most gifted player doesn't mind losing. To say Nylander was adjusting is embarrassingly silly. Oh, how many hits did Domi have last game?

[@1258stdavid]

The Leafs are not built for a 7 game series vs teams like Boston etc.

[@jockejocke1]

How are the Leafs players not embarrassed and ashamed of themselves? I wish at least one of them could be honest in their interviews and admit that's how they feel.

[@matthewmccallum610]

CJ just looks sick

[@user-dy5ub7kr6m]

Let's face it the Leaf's were always the Underdogs! I'm not surprised by their inability to beat the Bruins, the American Teams seem to be stacked with talent!

[@stuffnsuch631]

It sucks being right but i called for a retool two years ago... Yet dubas continued to drill holes in the sinking ship.. now its sunk and run aground with no life rafts, simply time to wait for help (draft 2027)

[@matthewgiffin9305]

Two mystery illnesses on the same team at playoff time? That's kinda weird.

[@Firearcher4]

I have stated before that you could dress ALL of Boston's players in Leaf jerseys, trade em all to Toronto and trade the entire Leaf team to Boston and Boston would likley win. I do not feel its the players. Its the place. Its the pressure. So many Leafs players have won cups elsewhere, but while on Toronto it was said they could never win a cup.

[@carminelombardi9575]

It's about time they give crap to others, it shows some backbone and pride.

[@peiguy1982]

I'm sure Matthews will get over his case of shittyfanitis in Boston tomorrow. I think it will return for game 6 though.

[@LogisticsWorldz]

Maple laughs as per usual 😂

[@wilseph1]

Keith Pelley is going to have fun.

[@tedzukowski471]

Sheldon Keefe is an idiot. Leafs need a new coach because the one they have now can’t keep his team disciplined. Enough with the excuses. Fire him now and let’s start over.

[@annadanychuk4568]

I'm impressed with how the Maple leafs consistently find a way to suck.

[@Chris-ui9ij]

Joel Quenneville

[@richardemmons7610]

the playoffs cut into their SUMMER VACATION.......PISSED OFF...................................

[@TheJosephoenix]

Keefe? What's that? Dominique Ducharme's nickname?

[@The.Great.Calling]

Leafs need to get more sick of losing them wanting early vacation time

[@onelove1968]

Tuesday will be Keefe's last game coaching in the NHL.

[@Quole1234]

I wish that were true. However, I'm convinced he's never getting fired

[@custardtart7977]

My Prediction for Leafs early exit is this, Keefe gets fired ! Shanahan gets shown the door ! Marner gets moved regardless of his no trade clause and at least 6 others will not be returning so next year it will be a New look Leafs the page will be turned onwards and upwards !

[@billboggs6641]

None of this will happen. Leafs are still raking in millions thanks to fans who support them win or lose. They'll talk about Matthews 69 goals all summer and be back with their money in the fall

[@Donniewearstomford]

​@billboggs6641 this scenario is 90% going to happen 😂

[@mattafyde770]

Fans and News should ignore the leafs.. Don't show up to game, No looker room questions, No pre or post game questions.. If there going to be ghosts then so should we...

[@DeathWish1974]

Take the money and run

[@stellaboy65]

Play hard Marchand does get away with too much but don't break down over. Hit hard and often ,especially March and others take advantage of referees..

[@nascar427]

How is the Shanaplan and the Tree Living plan working out now? The snowflakes aren't built for playoff hockey. They are better designed to offer up waffles at the IHOP.

[@Quole1234]

keefe doesn't do anything. I have never seen a more useless coach in my life. And marner is a child who for some reason got paid 11 million to do nothing in the playoffs every year.

[@gregthomson7889]

Keep Domi Bertuzzi and Mathews and get rid of the rest.Hire Dougy Gilmour to show the team heart.

[@AttilatheThrilla]

Let’s be honest.. Matthews ran away like a scared little girl trying to avoid blame.. “Oh doctor.. I’m just getting sicker, and sicker”

[@sabbya5655]

BUILD A NEW TEAM NOW, YEARS AND YEARS SAME OLD STORIES ALL FIRED, KEEFE , SHANAHAN , TREVLING , TRADE MARNER HES POSION, GOT TO GO!!! NOW!!!! START NEW!!!

[@sabbya5655]

4 TIMES IN 11 YEARS GOOD RIDDENCE CORE 4 OVER DONE!!! FIRE KEEFE NOW!!!! DON'T MAKE THE PLAYOFFS NEXT YEAR TORTURE GOT TO STOP!!! FIRE ALL NOW!!!!

[@alviney5138]

Mathews probably got the Boston Bruins flu // why harp on Mathews scoring // defense and leaving it all on the ice wins cups //

[@rapideye85]

I'm tired of the younger 3 of "The Core 4" always dinking around and only feeding it to Tavares at the worst of times but then Johnny has to wait and get open more for the best looks only for the team not to set him up which is why I believe he is making bad reads....They are all not making great plays in the offensive zone. Lyubushkin is the one making the big confident shot attempts from the point, but you'd expect that from other players...so, why not put Lyubushkin on the PP, because he is the only one doing what a guy like Evan Bouchard is doing, which is blasting that puck

[@sabbya5655]

ALL NO SHOW BEEN LIKE THIS FOR YEARS THEY CARE ABOUT GOLFING AND FISHING!!!TRADES ARE HERE !!! FIRE KEEFE, SHANAHAN, TREVLING AND MANGEMENT ALL GM GOTTA GO ALL FIRED!! GET A REAL GOALTENDER!!!!

[@johnnyloveful3818]

The leafs had a perfect loss performance, bruins up 2 will fall asleep at the wheel and Toronto will show up and take the series, Toronto is playing possum and will take advantage of the situational mentality they created, Toronto is the sly fox of the playoffs and will win the cup, feel it it’s contagious 🏆⛳️🍻

[@fdroepman8351]

Nothing wrong with an eternal optimist!👍

[@MadTravis]

Eff this team….

[@yadamsurensh4003]

No maple leafs… Long live Toronto Toros!

[@sabbya5655]

TRADE MARNER, FIRE KEEFE, FIRE, SHANAHAN NOW GM TOO !!!!

[@michaelb4590]

Keefes gone Shanahan should be gone Marner won’t be re-signed Tavares only re-signs at huge discount

[@wildridlaurier]

The coach needs to go. They need someone to spark some real genuine emotion. As soon as they start getting rid of their stars, they will be hoisting the cup with their next teams. Get rid of this COACH. I really wish Babcock hadn’t been such an idiot because he got results.

[@Pilipo850]

The Leafs didn’t beat the Bruins in regular season, why are people acting all disappointed/surprised now with that narrative continuing… 😂

[@jamesnewman48]

Own up and play better. The comments are delusional. The teams has not played well and have not been in it.

[@michaelfiddler7341]

It's a boys club led by Bieber and friends lol. Trade MArner,Tavares and spread that $. Marner's cap hit can get u a couple players like Lindholm, and Mittlestad.

[@HuyNguyen-bb3cy]

play too sort how you can win in playoff

[@47moochy32]

Bench Tavares

[@GrantWitham]

CHRIS drinks the Kool-aid

[@angrydalailama6089]

He's a pud

[@user-es4bc5wb6z]

A sign of progress ? BAAHHAAAA 😂😂😂😂the only thing worst than the Leafs is the media as a WHOLE !! But that’s a much different thing or is it 🤔

[@colechevalier7786]

Literally marner shoukd have been gone years ago, and every leafs fans agrees.

[@sabbya5655]

FIRE KEEFE NOW, MANGEMENT GOTTA GO. NOW!! BUILD NEW

[@VanMichael21]

Can anyone say done like dinner ?

[@sabbya5655]

BUILD A NEW TEAM NOW, YEARS AND YEARS SAME OLD STORIES , KEEFE IS HORRIFIC,, GET HIM OUT NOW!! ALL FIRED, KEEFE , SHANAHAN , TREVLING , TRADE MARNER HES POSION, GOT TO GO!!! NOW!!!! START NEW!!!

[@jasonbrowning6034]

WILL OVER SKILL.

[@jcoats5529]

Dynamic 😂 just the opposite. No defense. No goalie. No wins.

[@retired8123]

Food Poisoning takes at least a week to get over...the Leafs are done!!!

[@fdroepman8351]

Did they eat at Boston Pizza?

[@sabbya5655]

FIRE KEEFE SHANAHAN TREVLING GET A REAL GOALTENDER GET GILMORE OR SUNDIN BEHIND THE BENCH!!!!

[@dansanghera2047]

Marner is not a playoff player let’s trade him

[@sabbya5655]

TRADE MARNER FIRE KEEFE, SHANAHAN, TREVLING AND GET A REAL GOALIE!!!!

[@Ryan-xz7qp]

Keefe should be fired before they get off the ice if they drop the next game... 1/14 on the power play, 50% penalty kill, getting mismatched against the 4th line with home advantage, and keeps putting out Samsonov when he can't deal with the pressure. Pathetic coaching.

[@sabbya5655]

MARNER IS POISION TAKE HIM AND HIS DAD OUT TRADED, SHOULD HAVE TRADED HIM YEARS AGO!!!!

[@hafizshariff6710]

Players have tuned Keefe out, please just lose game 5 so they can rip the core apart!

[@brucegillies2429]

too much money!

[@HockeyTruther]

Put $1000 on the leafs to win the next game. Trust me