{"id":9566,"date":"2025-11-15T02:47:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-15T02:47:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/why-would-i-go-back-vegas-is-winning-toronto-is-falling-apart-mitch-marners-golden-knights-move-makes-perfect-sense-2\/"},"modified":"2025-11-15T02:47:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-15T02:47:46","slug":"why-would-i-go-back-vegas-is-winning-toronto-is-falling-apart-mitch-marners-golden-knights-move-makes-perfect-sense-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news2.watchtowatch.top\/?p=9566","title":{"rendered":"\u201cWhy Would I Go Back? Vegas Is Winning, Toronto Is Falling Apart\u201d \u2014 Mitch Marner\u2019s Golden Knights Move Makes Perfect Sense"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\u201cWhy<\/p>\n

Look, I know that the Golden Knights are 7-4-4 entering Thursday’s game against the New York Islanders. The boys are injured, wounded, hurting, whatever you want to call it.<\/p>\n

I also know that Bruce Cassidy has quite the reputation for, well, being a hot head. That might not deter guys like Mitch Marner from heading to Las Vegas. Still, he’s known for rubbing certain guys the wrong way.<\/p>\n

However, it could be worse. Much worse.<\/p>\n

The Toronto Maple Leafs\u00a0media is suddenly calling for head coach\u00a0Craig Berube’s head. An 8-8-1 record with 17 points has the Maple Leafs near the bottom of the Atlantic Division with the Buffalo Sabres. That’s not even mentioning that they just lost\u00a0Auston Matthews to a lower-body injury. Don’t forget about the 2023 Stanley Cup that Cassidy won. That’s also important.<\/p>\n

All of this culminates in a situation that’s more beneficial for Marner to stick around with Vegas than his boyhood team. Fans can’t forget that Marner’s on his way to becoming one of the first 100-point players in Golden Knights history. As of Thursday, he has 19 points (four goals and 15 assists) and is on pace for 104 points (22 goals and 82 assists). Imagine the chaos that would ensue if he broke the franchise mark.<\/p>\n

As mentioned, Bruce Cassidy is\u00a0well-known for having a hot temper. At one point, he was voted as one of the least desirable head coaches to play for in the NHL. But you must admit one thing about the former Bruins head coach: he wins.<\/p>\n

In fact, he’s the winningest head coach in Golden Knights history. Cassidy boasts a record of 261-153-77 (.646 winning percentage), getting 337 points in the process. He also carries a playoff record of 24-16, making him the most successful Stanley Cup playoff head coach in franchise history.<\/p>\n

While Berube doesn’t have the tenure that Cassidy has, it’s already looking like his Toronto stay is\u00a0collapsing like the Blue Jays. A playoff record of 7-6 and a winning percentage of .631 pales in comparison to the Golden Knights’ bench boss, making Marner’s decision a no-brainer.<\/p>\n

Heck, you can even see\u00a0how Jack Eichel is doing\u00a0compared to Auston Matthews and see that the Marner effect is alive and kickin’ (stats courtesy of MoneyPuck).<\/p>\n

Player<\/strong><\/p>\n

Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Assists<\/strong><\/p>\n

Corsi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fenwick<\/strong><\/p>\n

Primary Assists<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jack Eichel<\/p>\n

8<\/p>\n

14<\/p>\n

55%<\/p>\n

57%<\/p>\n

4<\/p>\n

Auston Matthews<\/p>\n

9<\/p>\n

5<\/p>\n

51%<\/p>\n

53%<\/p>\n

2<\/p>\n

While Matthews has become an independent goal-scorer, injuries and the absence of your main facilitator hurt you in many ways. Sure, Eichel hasn’t gotten as many opportunities with Marner as Matthews has. One can point to Cassidy’s endless lineup shuffles and familiarity with Berube’s system as perfect examples. However, Cassidy also has something that the Maple Leafs head coach doesn’t: a winning culture.<\/p>\n

That’s partially why Marner left Berube’s Maple Leafs to join Cassidy’s Golden Knights. When\u00a0you can leave a hawkish media that’s starved for a Stanley Cup like Homer Simpson on a hunger strike, you’ll take that chance.<\/p>\n

With Marner, he’s already having a positive effect on the top units for Vegas. Pavel Dorofeyev has 10 goals this season, with six coming on the power play. Eichel’s trending towards 44 goals and a 100-point season himself.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, the grass is indeed greener on the other side. That’s especially true if you’re looking to win a Stanley Cup and get past the second round. Luckily, Cassidy knows a thing or two about that. You can’t say the same thing about Craig Berube right now.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve got to be better, plain and simple. There\u2019s no excuse for where we are right now. We need to hold ourselves accountable and make the necessary changes, because this isn\u2019t acceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n

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<\/em> \u2014 Alex Tuch<\/strong>, Buffalo Sabres Forward<\/p>\n

Buffalo Sabres fans, brace yourselves: change is coming<\/strong>. After yet another brutal defeat \u2014 a 5-2 loss to Utah followed by a 6-2 drubbing by the Colorado Avalanche \u2014 it’s clear that this team is nowhere near the contender they were supposed to be this season. And for fans who\u2019ve waited 14 years for a playoff spot, the latest string of losses is a hard pill to swallow. With Buffalo\u2019s record now at a dismal <\/p>\n

Sabres in Crisis Mode: A Season on the Brink<\/strong><\/p>\n

The loss to the Avalanche capped off a disastrous five-game losing streak, with <\/p>\n

The truth is, the Sabres have been in this situation for far too long<\/strong>. The fans are fed up, and even the players are starting to admit what\u2019s been painfully obvious: <\/p>\n

The End of the Line for Adams and Ruff?<\/strong><\/p>\n

At this point, there is no denying that accountability must fall on both <\/p>\n

As Tuch<\/strong> stated, “There\u2019s no excuse for where we are right now.”<\/em> The Sabres have been left behind in a rapidly advancing NHL, and with another playoff-less season on the horizon, it\u2019s time for ownership to act.<\/p>\n

The Roster Shake-Up: Who\u2019s Safe and Who\u2019s Not?<\/strong><\/p>\n

But it\u2019s not just the front office and coaching staff that needs to change. With this current Sabres team showing no signs of getting it together, nearly <\/p>\n

The Sabres need to shed their past<\/strong> \u2014 and that means moving out players who aren’t contributing to the rebuild. It\u2019s a painful reality, but every player needs to be held accountable<\/p>\n

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<\/strong> for this team’s continued failure. It\u2019s no longer about potential or promises \u2014 it\u2019s about delivering results<\/strong>, and if you\u2019re not part of the solution, you\u2019ll be part of the problem.<\/p>\n

Buffalo\u2019s Road to Redemption: How to Fix the Sabres?<\/strong><\/p>\n

So, what now for Buffalo? The road to redemption starts with tough decisions. Kevyn Adams<\/strong> will need to make bold moves to reshape the roster, bringing in fresh talent to bolster the lineup. The Sabres\u2019 defense needs a complete overhaul, and the goaltending situation is looking more desperate by the day. The team can no longer afford to let mediocrity slip by \u2014 it\u2019s time to build a <\/p>\n

This won\u2019t be an easy fix, but with the right moves, Buffalo could finally<\/em> start to dig itself out of this hole. The fans deserve a competitive team, and the Sabres owe it to themselves to deliver.<\/p>\n

Can the Sabres Turn It Around?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s no sugar-coating it \u2014 the Sabres\u2019 current path is not sustainable. Another year of misery for Buffalo fans will simply not do. As the Sabres face the harsh reality of their worst season in recent memory, one thing is clear: <\/p>\n

The time for change is now \u2014 and for the first time in years, it feels like the Sabres have no choice but to start fresh.<\/p>\n

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