Round 1 schedule is out pic.twitter.com/CCZi4LmALT
– David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) April 19, 2024
![“We’re contractually obligated to start with the Maple Leafs here.”](https://cdn.buminteractif.com/2024/04/matthews-562x450.jpg)
For those interested, here’s the complete schedule for the first-round series.
The Canadiens, Senators and Flames haven’t made their war effort this year to uproot the Stanley Cup from the land of Uncle Sam.
It’s already a known fact: the Maple Leafs are pretty much the only team that attracts the attention of networks in the rest of Canada. But then Jay Onrait (TSN) confirmed it on air, without any embarrassment.
We’re contractually obliged to start with the Maple Leafs here. – Jay Onrait
“We are contractually obligated to start with the Toronto Maple Leafs on this network” – Jay Onrait
You have to appreciate the honesty pic.twitter.com/lvBqnvWYpB
– Toronto Sports Network (@TSN_Parody) April 18, 2024
He won’t have to talk about it in two weeks, when the Maple Leafs inevitably lose in the first round, but seeing him confirm it is still… interesting.
It’s no surprise, of course, but his bosses probably didn’t appreciate seeing him say it out loud.
But because we at DLC aren’t contractually obliged to talk about the Maple Leafs (or any club, really), I’m going to predict the Maple Leafs-Bruins series last.
That’ll show ’em. #Not
- Kings vs Oilers: Oilers in 6
- Predators vs. Canucks: Canucks in 7
- Avalanche v. Jets : Avalanche in 6
- Golden Knight vs Stars: Stars in 7
- Islanders vs Hurricanes: Hurricanes in 7
- Capitals vs Rangers: Rangers in 4
- Maple Leafs vs Bruins: Bruins in 7
- Lightning vs Panthers: Lightning in 6
THE BRACKET IS SET!
Who do YOU have winning it all?
The #StanleyCup Playoffs begin Saturday, April 20th! pic.twitter.com/kz2lKc5lB4
– NHL (@NHL) April 19, 2024
Also note that I think the Maple Leafs will escape with a 3-1 series lead. I know, I know: I’m not very original in my prediction of the Boston vs. Toronto series…
In gusto
– Time is against the Oilers.
Looking forward to starting my playoff travels in Edmonton. In the meantime, heck of a piece here from @DNBsports on what is a gigantic moment for this Oilers team this spring
https://t.co/d4sjBV7Qzo
– Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) April 19, 2024
– He’s in Trois-Rivières to stay.
CONTRACT RENEWAL
Les Estacades de Trois-Rivières are very proud to announce today the renewal of the contract of their head coach, Marc-André Bergeron, for a period of 3 years!! pic.twitter.com/alfWlsNX8Z
– Estacades de Trois-Rivières (@EstacadesMAAA) April 19, 2024
– Portrait of Salt Lake City. [La Presse]
– Bulletin du habs.
The final point of the final point: before the playoffs begin, the end-of-season report card for each Habs player.
You’ll NEVER guess who’s first and last in class. https://t.co/tJr5zKCPoD
– Simon-Olivier Lorange (@SO_Lorange) April 19, 2024
– The Expos want to come back.
FYI we are also an inactive franchise, ready and willing to be reactivated.
– Montreal Expos (@Montreal_Expos) April 19, 2024
– Jacques Martin won’t be considered either.
Daniel Alfredsson will not be a candidate to be the next head coach of the @Senators. #Sens
– Zakary Mercier (@ZakaryMercier) April 19, 2024