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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 39 MIN

Do Leafs need to make changes to get Matthews back on track? No Rielly Trade Talk?

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As the Toronto Maple Leafs spiral into full tank mode, does the franchise need to consider a coaching change to get Auston Matthews back on track? With an eight-game losing streak and Matthews mired in a historic goalless slump, hosts Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti debate whether coaching, system fit, or mental hurdles are holding back the team’s top stars. Is a shake-up behind the bench the answer, or does Matthews need time to recover? Mike and Dave run the NHL Draft Lottery Simulator and Toronto’s precarious odds of retaining their first-round pick, the lack of meaningful trade conversations with Morgan Rielly, and Brad Treliving’s questionable leadership moves.  Everydayer Club Join the Everydayer Club for ad-free audio, access to our group chat on Discord, and more. Use code DEADLINE ahead of the trade deadline for one month free. Tap here to learn more: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Quo Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to   http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the Toronto Maple Leafs spiral into full tank mode, does the franchise need to consider a coaching change to get Auston Matthews back on track? With an eight-game losing streak and Matthews mired in a historic goalless slump, hosts Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti debate whether coaching, system fit, or mental hurdles are holding back the team’s top stars. Is a shake-up behind the bench the answer, or does Matthews need time to recover? Mike and Dave run the NHL Draft Lottery Simulator and Toronto’s precarious odds of retaining their first-round pick, the lack of meaningful trade conversations with Morgan Rielly, and Brad Treliving’s questionable leadership moves.

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As the Toronto Maple Leafs spiral into full tank mode, does the franchise need to consider a coaching change to get Auston Matthews back on track? With an eight-game losing streak and Matthews mired in a historic goalless slump, hosts Mike DiStefano...

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