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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 44 MIN

How Leafs Should Approach First Overall Pick, Matthews' Future

from Locked On Leafs - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Maple Leafs · host Locked On Podcast Network

The Toronto Maple Leafs fanbase remains on cloud nine after winning the NHL Draft Lottery. Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti weigh the decision between Gavin McKenna’s electrifying offensive upside and Ivar Stenberg’s balanced game, questioning whether trading the top pick or sticking with it best serves the Maple Leafs’ future. Speculation swirls around Auston Matthews’ uncertain commitment and the trade ideas that have been circulating. Mike and Dave break down new GM John Chayka’s vision, assess Craig Berube's future and critique Toronto’s tangled web of draft pick protections involving the Flyers and Bruins. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: 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 non-withdrawable 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fanbase remains on cloud nine after winning the NHL Draft Lottery. Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti weigh the decision between Gavin McKenna’s electrifying offensive upside and Ivar Stenberg’s balanced game, questioning whether trading the top pick or sticking with it best serves the Maple Leafs’ future. Speculation swirls around Auston Matthews’ uncertain commitment and the trade ideas that have been circulating. Mike and Dave break down new GM John Chayka’s vision, assess Craig Berube's future and critique Toronto’s tangled web of draft pick protections involving the Flyers and Bruins.

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