Why This Next Stretch Could Define the Leafs’ Season: Plus All Things Auston Matthews ft. Kevin McGran
About this episode
Kevin McGran joins to discuss the Leafs' current season dynamics and Auston Matthews' journey.
We’re joined by Kevin McGran, Toronto Star reporter and author of "Auston Matthews: A Life in Hockey" to break down the Leafs’ latest storylines — from players returning from injury to lineup flexibility, coaching choices, and what the upcoming schedule means for the playoff push. We chat Bell Centre vibes, sky-high ticket prices, team dynamics, and the power of Leafs Nation’s community support. Plus, Kevin shares fresh insight into Auston Matthews’ remarkable journey to the NHL. A quick, smart, and fun Leafs talk you won’t want to miss.
People in this episode
Hosts: Christine Dimoff, Sylvia Hargittay
Guest: Kevin McGran
Topics covered
- Leafs' season
- Auston Matthews
- injury return
- lineup flexibility
- coaching choices
- playoff push
- community support
Keywords
- Leafs
- Auston Matthews
- Kevin McGran
- hockey
- playoffs
- injuries
- team dynamics
- Bell Centre
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Toronto Star
Books & works: Auston Matthews: A Life in Hockey
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