I didn’t get it done in the playoffs. I didn’t help push our team over the line and deliver. I accept responsibility for that. No excuses. That’s the job, I didn’t get it done. It’s the reality of the business and I accept it. To the players, I appreciate all your efforts. Your talents and your work ethic made me look good on a lot of nights.”

Anyone who suited up for Blue and White, I appreciate you. To the support staff of the Maple Leafs, you’re tremendous people and you’re elite at what you do. Players and support staff will drive the team to success. I believe it will win. Leafs Nation, you deserve your Stanley Cup. Your passion at home and on the road is unmatched.”

It’s an incredible honour to coach the Maple Leafs, to try to deliver for you. To the media, that had to deal with you every single day, sometimes twice a day. Three times a day. I appreciate your, your process. I’ve respected the fact that you’re honest and fair and had a job to do. I hope you appreciated the fact that I helped you do it.