What Will the Leafs Do with the First Overall Pick?

About this episode

The episode discusses the Toronto Maple Leafs' strategy regarding the first overall pick and other team dynamics.

Justin Bourne and Sam McKee welcome guest host JD Bunkis to look back on an eventful week in Leafs Land. They discuss John Chayka's guarded comments on the Leafs' direction thus far, whether he and Sundin will truly have an equal partnership in the front office, and the various factors affecting what the team does with the first overall pick. Then, they weigh Gavin McKenna against Ivar Stenberg, and which makes more sense for the Leafs at the top of the draft. Finally, they discuss Craig Berube's job security heading into next season, whether his style matches with Chayka's analytics-first vision, and what the Leafs should do to convince Auston Matthews that they're headed in the right direction. 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: Justin Bourne, Sam McKee

Guest: JD Bunkis

Topics covered

• Toronto Maple Leafs
• NHL Draft
• John Chayka
• Auston Matthews
• Craig Berube
• hockey analytics

Keywords

• Toronto Maple Leafs
• NHL
• first overall pick
• John Chayka
• Auston Matthews
• hockey
• draft analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rogers Sports & Media, Sportsnet

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