Leafs Coach Hiller on McKenna Benching: ‘Probably Should’ve Got Him Out’ in Third Period
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The number one pick in last summer's NHL draft, Toronto Maple Leafs' Gavin McKenna played just six minutes and 36 seconds in the overtime loss to Buffalo, his lowest total of the season for an 18-year-old.
Leafs coach Hiller on McKenna benching: ‘Probably should’ve got him out’ in third period
In a chaotic Thursday evening matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Buffalo Sabres, one of the most intriguing storylines was what happened to Gavin McKenna. Through the first half of the game, it was a normal night for the rookie winger, as he had nine shifts and 6:36 of ice time as the midway point of the middle frame approached. But then suddenly, that was his night. With a 2-2 tie at the time, McKenna never touched the ice again, wheth…
Jim Hiller Made His First Big Mistake As Head Coach Of The Toronto Maple Leafs — And It Came At The Expense Of Gavin McKenna
After benching No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna for the second-half of the Maple Leafs' 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres, coach Jim Hiller's baffling explanation and questionable bench management raise concerns about his leadership in Toronto.
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