Firstly, Jakub Dobes did a great job as Samuel Montembeault’s backup from late-December through to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, where he was thrusted into action due to the former suffering an injury.

CUPS OVER COOKIES I had great hopes for the 2024-25 Maple Leafs season. A new coach with Stanley Cup pedigree, a true playoff-calibre defense, and a stonewall goaltending tandem were upgrades ...