Cassidy Looks Unlikely For Leafs Job As New Name Emerges

The Maple Leafs’ coaching search is starting to narrow, and one familiar veteran does not sound like the favorite anymore. That leaves room for a different kind of candidate to push into the picture, which is exactly how these searches usually get interesting right when everyone thinks they know the script. Toronto does not get the luxury of a casual hire, because every choice gets judged against the same heavy backdrop.