Friedman reveals why the Maple Leafs rescheduled end of year presser
This morning Elliotte Friedman spoke about the Toronto Maple Leafs and their upcoming press conference on Friday. The change from earlier in the week became a talking point among fans and media. Today Elliotte Friedman confirmed why the switch was made.
In a segment today on 32 Thoughts Elliotte Friedman dug into the rescheduled press conference by the Toronto Maple Leafs. According to Friedman the switch comes as a result of several factors. The first is the organization evaluating the future and taking more time to do so as the emotion of the first round loss begins to fade.
I think I have a little bit of a better idea of why this week is unfolding as it is. You know, the players and Sheldon Keefe had their availability on MondayI think Wednesday is an important day in terms of meeting and planning In the organization. I don't know exactly who's all going to be in this, I don't know exactly when it's all going to happenbut I do think Wednesday is a day where they're really going to start to drill down on where things are going to go here over the next little while. I think you have to get over the emotion of the situation, everyone wanted to wait a couple of days but now it's time to start moving everything forward.
The second factor was one imposed by the NHL. Tuesday the originally scheduled day for the press conference was NHL Draft Lottery Day. It is believed that the NHL did not want major news being released to overshadow the event.
One thing I believe is the NHLTuesday was draft lottery dayI don't think the league wanted a lot of news on that day (mentions the league understood Ottawa's coaching change) but the league didn't want too much to interfere with the Celebrini celebration.
Finally, the press conference was rescheduled out of respect for head coach Sheldon Keefe. He was inducted into the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday and discussing the future of the team and his potential firing on a night of celebration for him did not sit right.
Also Sheldon Keefe was inducted into the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame on Tuesday night and the Maple Leafs are very sensitive of that. But I think Wednesday is going to be the day where they really start to meet and go over what's coming and I think that's why the availability was pushed from Thursday to Friday
Now the Toronto Maple Leafs are set to speak on Friday. This press conference will likely set a barometer for the future of the organization this offseason. Many expect a coaching change to be announced while others fear that things will be status quo.
As Friday comes along check back for all the latest news and notes from the Toronto Maple Leafs media availability.
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