Is The Maple Leafs' Core Four On Its Last Legs – Again?

The Big Show

The Hockey News Big Show is here to look around the NHL playoffs and beyond with former NHL player Drew Shore providing some unique insight.

Here’s what Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Shore discussed in this episode:

1:03: After the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 5, how do the Leafs go about forcing a Game 7?

3:15: How do you block out a booing home crowd as a player?

4:44: If the Maple Leafs lose this series, does something drastic have to happen to the Core Four?

7:51: Would you make any changes to the Leafs' lineup in Game 6?

8:16: As a player, do you know when a series is all but over?

9:43: Is this Panthers team better than last year's Cup-winning squad?

11:47: How important is it for the Edmonton Oilers to have scoring depth and not rely on Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl for all offense?

14:02: Should a team in win-now mode use more third- and fourth-round draft picks in trades?

16:34: Is there an alternate universe where the Maple Leafs have Mikko Rantanen?

17:31: Does Andrei Svechnikov still go second overall in the 2018 NHL draft, and how is his play this playoffs?

20:20: Is Carolina's recent play too much for Washington to handle?

21:10: Hypothetically, who wins in the Eastern Conference final between Carolina and Florida?

22:16: Have you ever seen a goalie or skater be so different on the road versus at home, as is the case with Connor Hellebuyck right now?

23:08: How much does Miro Heiskanen impact Dallas' chances of winning the Cup?

24:48: Did the Vancouver Canucks make the right move by hiring Adam Foote?

28:25: Is Rick Tocchet a good fit for the Philadelphia Flyers?

31:17: Agree or disagree: will Jonathan Toews land with an NHL team, and if so, which one?

35:36: Should being a Long Island native influence the Islanders' decision to select James Hagens with the No. 1 pick?

39:07: Evan Bouchard or Matthew Knies, if you are a GM, who do you offer a contract to and why?

41:38: Would you rather have Florida's Finnish players or Dallas’ Finnish Mafia?

42:46: Who's to blame for the Leafs this playoffs: Auston Matthews or Mitch Marner?

43:43: Will a Canadian team win the Cup this year?

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