About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of the NHL Draft Lottery for the Toronto Maple Leafs and features insights from former GM Gord Stellick.
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for a pivotal moment in the Toronto Maple Leafs' offseason: the NHL Draft Lottery. They discuss the different scenarios and what it'd mean for the Leafs to keep their pick, the signs pointing to the Leafs keeping Craig Berube for 2026-27, and Auston Matthews' mentality ahead of next season. Later, former Leafs GM Gord Stellick (32:53) stops by to share his thoughts on John Chayka and Mats Sundin's introduction, why he's not convinced a top-5 pick will make a big impact on a potential turnaround next season, and the noise around Matthews. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
People in this episode
Hosts: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, Sam McKee
Guest: Gord Stellick
Topics covered
- NHL Draft Lottery
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Auston Matthews
- Craig Berube
- Gord Stellick
- John Chayka
- Mats Sundin
Keywords
- NHL
- Draft Lottery
- Toronto Maple Leafs
- Auston Matthews
- Gord Stellick
- Craig Berube
- John Chayka
- Mats Sundin
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Toronto Maple Leafs, Rogers Sports & Media
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