About this episode

Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' upcoming season and the potential impact of players not named Auston Matthews.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a fascinating 2026-27 season, and today, Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti ask two big questions: Who will be the Leafs’ most impactful player NOT named Auston Matthews, and where should Gavin McKenna start his NHL career?

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Hosts: Mike DiStefano, Dave Morassutti

Topics covered

• Toronto Maple Leafs
• NHL career
• Auston Matthews
• Gavin McKenna
• 2026-27 season
• impactful players

Keywords

• Toronto Maple Leafs
• Auston Matthews
• Gavin McKenna
• NHL
• 2026-27 season
• impactful player

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Organizations: Toronto Maple Leafs

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