In a surprise twist, even the Panthers are feeling 'bad' for the Leafs

Florida Panthers’ Brad Marchand refused a nickname a reporter came up with after his team’s win Sunday night: “Maple Leafs Executioner.”

Athlon Sports reported Monday the nickname was given to the 37-year-old Nova Scotia native by a reporter during a press conference after the Leafs were eliminated in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday night in Toronto.

“I appreciate that, but no, I don’t look at it that way,” Marchand said...