Locked On Leafs - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Maple Leafs

The Maple Leafs are hoping for a POWER-PLAY REVIVAL in 2026-27 — and Daniel Alfredsson could be the key.
Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti break down Toronto's revamped special teams, including what Alfredsson brings to the power play, how Darren Raddysh could give the Leafs a dangerous point shot, and whether Gavin McKenna could eventually become part of the top unit.
Plus, the guys discuss:
🏒 Fraser Minten's massive 7-year, $50+ million contract with Boston — and why it makes the Leafs' trade for Brandon Carlo look even worse
🥅 Connor Hellebuyck's uncertain future in Winnipeg and the teams potentially chasing him
🏠 Gavin McKenna moving in with John Tavares at "Hotel Tavares"
📺 Sportsnet's new Saturday Night Hockey broadcast team
🛡️ The Leafs' revamped penalty kill and why Auston Matthews shouldn't need to kill penalties anymore
Can the Leafs finally turn their power play into a strength?
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It’s back-to-school season — so it’s time for some Toronto Maple Leafs back-to-school superlatives!
Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti hand out some very unofficial awards to the Leafs heading into the 2026-27 season. Who is most likely to become the team’s “class prime minister”? Who will be the coach’s pet? Who could sleep through class? And which Maple Leaf is most likely to get traded?
The guys also debate who will get straight A’s, who could become a fan favourite, who is most likely to get rich and which players could exceed expectations this season.
Plus, the guys react to the bizarre-looking Maple Leafs player models in NHL 27 — including Auston Matthews, William Nylander and John Tavares.
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In this episode:
🍁 Leafs back-to-school superlatives
⭐ Who is most likely to succeed?
👑 Who is the Leafs’ “class prime minister”?
🏒 Who will be the coach’s pet?
😴 Who could disappear for stretches?
🚨 Who is most likely to get traded?
💰 Which Leafs could cash in with a big contract?
📈 Who will exceed expectations?
🎓 Who gets straight A’s?
❤️ Who will be the fan favourite?
🎮 What happened to the Leafs’ NHL 27 player models?
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The Toronto Maple Leafs had one of the busiest summers in recent memory — from a massive front-office overhaul to the arrival of No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna and a complete revamp of the roster around Auston Matthews.
In this episode, we break down 5 stories that defined the Maple Leafs' summer:
🏒 The Athletic's NHL Tier Rankings — Where do Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Matthew Knies, Darren Raddysh and John Tavares rank among the NHL's top 150 players?
🔥 McKenna Mania — The Leafs landed the No. 1 overall pick and Gavin McKenna immediately became the biggest story in Toronto. From his jersey number to the hype surrounding his arrival, just how much has changed around the Leafs?
🔄 The Bottom-Six Overhaul — Toronto completely reshaped its depth forward group. What should we expect from players like Nick Paul, Colton Sissons, Dakota Joshua, Teddy Blueger, Easton Cowan, Matias Maccelli and the rest of the new-look bottom six?
🥅 The Goaltending Revamp — The Leafs bet big on Sergei Bobrovsky. Was moving a homegrown goalie to open the door for Bobrovsky the right decision?
👀 The Morgan Rielly Trade Discourse — Rielly's name was in trade conversations throughout last season. Does the possibility of a trade still make sense heading into 2026-27?
Plus, we discuss the massive front-office overhaul in Toronto, with dozens of changes throughout the organization.
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Are the Toronto Maple Leafs being underrated heading into the 2026-27 NHL season?

Bleacher Report has the Leafs ranked 18th among all 32 NHL teams, putting them right around the middle of the pack. Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti debate whether that ranking is fair — and where Toronto could ultimately finish if Auston Matthews and the rest of the roster bounce back.

Then, the guys build their own Atlantic Division power rankings and debate where the Leafs belong among Florida, Tampa Bay, Montreal, Buffalo and the rest of the division.

In this episode:

🏒 Are the Leafs REALLY an 18th-ranked team?

📈 What needs to happen for Toronto to become a Top-10 NHL team?

⭐ Why an Auston Matthews bounce-back could change everything

🥅 Can the Leafs get better goaltending this season?

🔥 Is the Atlantic Division the toughest in the NHL?

🏆 Who wins the Atlantic Division in 2026-27?

🍁 Where do the Leafs rank in the Atlantic?

🐃 Are the Buffalo Sabres due for a step back?

🎖️ Which NHL teams still need to name a captain?

🇨🇦 Who should become the next captain of the Ottawa Senators?

😳 Should Connor Bedard become captain of the Blackhawks?

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The NHL offseason is officially heating up! NHL GMs are BACK to work, and the first big trade domino has already fallen. Is this the beginning of a busy September around the NHL, or just a random late-summer move?

On today’s episode, we break down the latest NHL trade news and discuss what could be next for teams like the Detroit Red Wings, Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks — and potentially the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Plus, what should we expect from John Chayka and the Maple Leafs before training camp? We look at potential Toronto Maple Leafs PTO candidates, including Nick Blankenburg, Michael Bunting and Connor Ingram.

And we bring back a Maple Leafs edition of This Leaf or That Leaf!

🏒 Who scores more goals?

• Auston Matthews or William Nylander

• Easton Cowan or Darren Raddysh

• Nick Paul or Dakota Joshua

🏒 Who plays more games?

• Travis Stecher or Emil Andrae

🏒 Who finishes with more points?

• John Tavares or Matthew Knies

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