The Toronto Maple Leafs’ seventh first-round playoff loss in eight years meant another year of speculation over whether the Core, the head coach, or both would be safe from losing their jobs.

William Nylander produced two goals, but not many other Maple Leafs can be proud of their performance in a 6-3 loss to the Islanders.

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has given the team a new identity. Berube has the Maple Leafs playing a north/south game, hard on the forecheck, battling for pucks, time, and space, while still allowing his superstars the space,