Maple Leafs Media Availability Playoff Practice | April 26, 2024

Players and Coach addresses the media following Friday's practice.
00:00 Ilya Samsonov
02:49 William Nylander
05:35 Sheldon Keefe
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[@Glimjii]

Love Sammy's ability to shake things off and focus on the next game. Doesn't shy away from admitting he needs to be better but the ability to just prepare for the next game shows a growth in his mental game. I believe in you Sammy.

[@user-fc2tj8lf2m]

Willy doesn't look shook at all. I think he's gonna have a big impact pretty quickly into game 4.

[@jeffreycairns767]

Like every game since signing his new contract? I hope I'm wrong but IF he actually plays this playoffs, I doubt he has any real impact on the game

[@brianhall5823]

Got to love Sammy such a humble, nice guy. Keep it going, the results will come. God Bless !

[@rentedrug6973]

Woll should play

[@jeffreycairns767]

​@@rentedrug6973Woll has looked worse then Sammy since returning.

[@DoubleDOwnage]

So happy Willy got to speak himself. And that fire in his eyes is great to see! We've missed you. Now just need McMann back at 100

[@stephcrosby]

where is the fire ??

[@DoubleDOwnage]

​@@stephcrosby you can't hear the annoyance and frustration in his voice when he's answering their questions?

[@dangular95]

McMann will be back Tuesday for game 5

[@stephcrosby]

@@DoubleDOwnage no he’s fine

[@YuriDyatlovYD]

Number one Samsonov fan. Keep up the good work Ilya, you got this! Glad spirits are up and all, I hope we win these next few games to keep going!

[@user-oo9nx6pt6f]

Тут я с тобой согласен второй.

[@TheBears54man]

Sammy seems very humble and down to earth. I would like to see him be successful this series.

[@JoniMitchell-qi6hr]

Nice to see Ilya's big😊❤ smileBest of luck in the games to come🎉

[@shanebrohm7786]

Seeing Willy pissed off actually makes me happy

[@bostonboybob]

I watched the entre interview. Where can I see that? Sounds entertaining.

[@shanebrohm7786]

@@bostonboybob last question. Short attention span?

[@mikietonon]

@@shanebrohm7786 He was in fact, not pissed off.

[@jlaw888]

Sounds annoyed but what’s wrong with showing a little feistiness

[@shanebrohm7786]

@@jlaw888 no one said there was

[@tomfilipiak3511]

God bless him,what pressure ,I played the net for twenty years,not at the pro level,I rember playing in Sweden,and them playing our national anthem,and then their national anthem,man now at 75 years old,as I think about it,I was surprised I didn’t throw up!I can only imagine how Samsonov feels,stone em Sammy!Good Luck from Chicago!!!

[@hythe4936]

You dont see too many old hockey goalies

[@Dbwj-so6mu]

Willy lowkey developing the Papi hairline, he’s scoring 50 next season

[@willsk7068]

Hahaha

[@johnjohnston3879]

His old man lost his hair, so makes sense, apple wont fall to far from the tree

[@comeo325]

@@johnjohnston3879 And Finasteride is banned

[@Dave-gk2wi]

Willy's back boys!!!! Let's gooooo!

[@JB-TM-2023]

Not a guarantee

[@miker883]

Toronto Media: What did you eat for breakfast? When did you go to the bathroom?

[@angrydalailama6089]

"Can I watch?" -Mark Masters

[@YuriDyatlovYD]

Илья Самсонов Фанат №1 Good job Ilya!

[@user-oo9nx6pt6f]

Поставлю палец вверх , но не забывай ты второй.

[@oliverquach9614]

Loving Sammy’s vibes 0:16. Let’s fight with this and get some smiles in Game4!

[@kantstenchonthemel5641]

Shirtless Willie is back ! And he's maad!

[@angrydalailama6089]

Certainly doesn't look like he wants to screw around.

[@angrydalailama6089]

@@walkerholiday9631 sure hope not.

[@DoubleDOwnage]

​@@walkerholiday9631 if he plays, I'll take the over.

[@steveball9696]

@@walkerholiday9631 lol

[@justinlemieux3962]

GO LEAFS GO!!!!

[@zascorpusa]

Sammy next game will be your most important game ever as team can’t lose it

[@DoubleDOwnage]

Most important in his career considering not a single team kicked the tires on him when he was dropped to waivers in December. He has to know this is for his career now.

[@Redhillyy]

Hope willy comes back ❤

[@michelleraney5266]

Let’s go Toronto Maple Leafs

[@robotduck3922]

Leafs ! Be positive and stay strong 😊, that’s all it counts ! Go leafs go 🎉

[@KikiT92]

Sammy 💙

[@blairogden3447]

Let’s go boys let’s wake up and get the win tomorrow let’s make this a series

[@user-ur3et5zy9v]

GO LEAFS GO 💙 LETS KICK BOSTON ASS

[@mikecameroncameron9566]

Sammy you rock…. You played a great game could have gone anyway… Willy hope your ok … health is the most important thing … your a young guy with great years ahead… if you can play tomorrow best of luck

[@scottdavis1549]

The mighty Maple Leafs!

[@scottdavis1549]

He shoot the puck, I try and stop the puck!

[@mercurymay279]

The starting felt like a clip from the office

[@segagenesis9096]

Go Leafs Go

[@mambonumba5lover]

Holy smokes. Leafs are taking 3 straight. Get out of Willys way

[@TheCanadianDreamEvergreen]

Good night boys

[@MrMrneil1]

llya attitude is so mature now, only going to improve, willie and austin established themselves as in group of top 0.5 % at all-star skills, returned with a self-assured confidence, don't have to have false modesty, or boast, but pride and determination. so we'll see.

[@Puckhog]

Think about this leafs fans, Hyman as scored 6 goals this playoffs, same as the entire leafs roster in 3 games. Marner makes 10.9 million per year, Hyman 5 million per. Marner this playoffs 0 goals and 1 assists. Who would you rather have for the money? Plus Marner wants a raise next year. WOW!! Btw Hyman 6 goals core four 2 goals. Hyman also have more PPG than the whole leafs team. WOW AGAIN!!.

[@jeffmerklinger9067]

“Hey Coach, why does it hurt when I pee” - Nylander 😂

[@__ink__]

Willy’s warm tinted visor in game tells me he’s been dealing with migraines for a longer time and maybe he looks fine when he’s on prescription meds to suppress disabling migraines but you become too dopey too work let alone play a game, side effects are too heavy. Willy should be assessed by a neurologist to be put on Anti-CGRP injections, designed to stop the action of CGRP to prevent migraines for real. For those who don’t understand: migraines are not headaches, they are neurological disorders/ diseases that completely knock you out for hours or days or even weeks at the time.

[@minnierapos8693]

Great to see willy at pract8ce .Go Leafs Go .❤❤❤

[@deerhunter416]

Just focus on your game, one play at a time!!!!

[@TorrieSeager]

You got this Sammy!

[@angrydalailama6089]

Put em on your back, Will. The other three nancies sure wont. Any word on Bobby McMann? I didn't hear him mentioned.

[@robotduck3922]

Sammy, 👍stay positive ! Nothing is certain, do the job with no regrets

[@JM-oy5yv]

Must win

[@leafhype]

Mark Masters: WHAT DID YOU SEE

[@LeftHandShred2]

GET SOME SMILE, SAMMY.

[@aaamm4010]

It's got to be a complete team effort ,they go down 3 games to 1 It's over another season wasted

[@namelessnatty734]

Sammy, we love you ❤

[@alterego7739]

I've been a big time Nylander fan from the start but this whole thing is weird. He rolls out tarp off smirking about being out and he may be back in depending on how he feels? It's funny how many players "force" themselves back in when it's all on the line. I guess it's the way it's been handled but this just seems so strange especially the history with this team

[@f1lupo]

some people make me Laugh! Sammy is the only goalie that won us a 1st round in 20 years last year! He stole us 2 games we had no business winning last year and that’s all I need to know that Sammy has what it takes to win in the playoffs dammit💪👍

[@nezamarante6467]

Love Sammy's laugh

[@user-lc9wx9pe1c]

This game is CRUCIAL , you MUST WIN ! If you loose tonight you are down 3/1 . There will be no comeback ! Your backs are against the wall ! You MUST WIN tonight ! Swayman will be in net ! You must crack this nut, big time ! Mike.

[@may2188]

the game is tomorrow, hope this helps!

[@michaelp8343]

WILLY!!!!!

[@Smf7161]

A must WIN by the Leafs, game 4 Saturday night at home against the Bruins! GET-R-DONE boys, play SMART and TOUGH from start to finish - CONSISTENCY? GO LEAFS GO!!!!

[@georgegharibo3040]

I have no words. the leafs aren't trying there best. every time. All The leafs need to play way better ASAP if they want to come anywhere close to winning this series and not look like fools. They are my home team and they are my favorite team since i was four years old we need to play way better on Saturday. Go leafs go

[@skylarruston4508]

Hardest job you can possibly have in Canada 🇨🇦 is being goaltender for the maple leafs ❤

[@DoubleDOwnage]

Petr Mrazek has resigned with the Chicago Blackhawks and is laughing maniacally if you believe that's true.

[@garrisonyang4892]

Go leafs go lets bring the cup home

[@officialnickelcitygrunge]

1-11 pp 50% pk...........

[@Dave-gk2wi]

Yep, special teams have not been special in the least.

[@Stormymango123]

Go leafs

[@cashflownpv]

"I think I need to stop the puck.' What an epiphany by Sammy-a philosopher and an exhibition of wisdom truly beyond his years.

[@Benfiquistatube]

Donuts 🍩 when he comes back let's go Bruins 🟡⚫

[@Curley2046]

I like sammy but need to Start woll.

[@user-xb8js5mo6f]

No

[@robotduck3922]

If in case we lose the game. We win characters !

[@dwanderful1]

Leafs are the better team

[@Fluffythedog4ever]

Please start Woll

[@Fluffythedog4ever]

Boston Started ullmark after a win.

[@hockeymike15035]

Keefe and Curtis are too blowed. They won’t even consider starting Woll unless we go down 3-1 in the series and that point, it’s too late 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Fluffythedog4ever]

@@hockeymike15035 yeah they are too stubborn to make the change. Sammy makes great saves but can’t save the easy ones. Those are momentum killers.

[@hockeymike15035]

@@Fluffythedog4ever yeah exactly. You can’t let in bad goals in tight games. Especially when you have a guy like Swayman or Ullmark in the other end.

[@user-rm6oo9ln9o]

He can start next year

[@georgegharibo3040]

Pray for the leafs on Saturday! Please. The leafs need to play way better ASAP. I'm going to the LEAF game on SATURDAY and i have been a fan since i was four years. LEAFS play better. It looks like you're not trying. Go leafs go. Pray for the leafs. Go leafs go.

[@Thetruthw]

Willy needs to go seriously guy makes how much a year

[@jameshalley259]

Leafs defence weak..not clearing the front of net for Sammy to see the game..they constantly backing up and giving up Blueline easily everytime Bost comes at them..and just basically soft over all..except for #2Benoit....leafs need to bring the power play more to the center of the ice and in front of net..Swayman is to sharp to be giving him clear view....IMO...PO!!!

[@user-yt9gy4wp7b]

FREEWILLY!

[@Mark-zo4zh]

Don't think do

[@Oldmanflyfishing]

Please boys, I am 53 years old. I know you can’t shoulder the blame for past teams but I’d like something back for my 50 years of loyalty to this team. You can do this.

[@lukeman1578]

I'm not sold on Sammy

[@tomfilipiak3511]

Shut,up,put yourself in his position,you can only dream,screw ball!He does not give excuses,looks you in the eye,seems to me, you need some of his moxy!He plays the toughest,position in sports!

[@Thisisbailie]

Cool. Go cheer for someone else

[@henryjaremek2644]

.. NOT having Marner Play on the same line with Matthews is TOTAL STUPIDITY ..They played on the same line All year then .. Domi stepped in after Marner got hurt , he did a great job the 1st Line .. SHOULD be ... Marner Matthews Domi

[@Thisisbailie]

Not really.... It makes sense here and there but it is also nice to see him shutting down the Pasta line while Matthews focuses on the Marchand line.

[@randalljwarren151]

Gotta spread the elite players around during regular 5on5 for a balanced attack. Then during the PP put them together…

[@fraz2983]

Have you actually been watching this team lol? Is 8 years not a big enough sample size for you? 😂

[@Thisisbailie]

@@fraz2983 whos the true moron? The person supporting this team or the weirdos who come to the comments just to complain and bring bad energy

[@Alexdenomme]

You need the physicality in the playoffs. I'd put marner between domi and bert on the top line and see if putting bodyguards with him gives him breathing room to challenge puck battles

[@gigio8989]

Your division is very physical? Good thing you’re not playing against the western teams…

[@BrenTOR]

they owned playing in the west this year

[@constantinentakos2907]

First

[@commissioner1969]

The chickens have come home roost

[@DAVIDLEGGETT777]

Dude seems scared to play the harder playoff game...

[@__ink__]

GO TEAM GO! Lean into each other’s strengths and kick absolute ass! Line by line and wave after wave 💙🤍💙 GLG

[@michelleraney5266]

Let’s go Toronto Maple Leafs

[@michelleraney5266]

Let’s go Toronto Maple Leafs

[@michelleraney5266]

Let’s go Toronto Maple Leafs