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Maple Leafs HC Jim Hiller Gets Backing on Sergei Bobrovsky Call

Toronto Maple Leafs fans and observers are generally passionate and tend to be brutal when judging the team based on its results.On Wednesday, October 28, the Leafs lost 5-4 to the Seattle Kraken in a game that seemed within reach…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 5:23 AM
Maple Leafs HC Jim Hiller Gets Backing on Sergei Bobrovsky Call
Key Things to Know
  • Jay Rosehill backed head coach Jim Hiller's decision to support goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky despite fan criticism.
  • Bobrovsky faced backlash following the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-4 loss to the Seattle Kraken on October 28.
  • Analyst Nick Alberga questioned why Hiller did not replace Bobrovsky with Anthony Stolarz in the third period.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller received backing from analyst Jay Rosehill regarding his continued support of goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. Bobrovsky faced intense criticism from fans following a 5-4 defeat against the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, October 28. Despite calls for change, Rosehill supported Hiller's decision to back the veteran netminder rather than benching him for Anthony Stolarz.

Speaking on Daily Faceoff's "The Leafs Morning Take," Rosehill argued that fan reactions were exaggerated and asserted that Bobrovsky's veteran experience would help him rebound. While co-host Nick Alberga questioned why Stolarz was not used in relief during the third period, Rosehill maintained that supporting the goaltender offers the best path forward.

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