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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 39 MIN

Keith Pelley reveals Leafs' direction but how will they execute it?

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Toronto Maple Leafs squash rebuilding rumours as Keith Pelley doubles down on the current core. Is his desire for a data-driven front office the solution in Toronto’s Stanley Cup pursuit? Mike DeStefano and Dave Moruti break down Pelley’s revealing press conference, questioning the reality of the Leafs’ perceived “foundational pieces” like Auston Matthews and William Nylander, and scrutinizing Pelley’s vision versus the actual roster challenges. Hot topics include Toronto’s commitment to analytics, the future of the GM and President roles, and possible candidates like Mike Gillis and Dean Lombardi. The hosts analyze the team’s league-worst performance in scoring chances, discuss the persistent influence of the Shanahan era, and debate if simply swapping front office names will fix the disconnect.   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.

Toronto Maple Leafs squash rebuilding rumours as Keith Pelley doubles down on the current core. Is his desire for a data-driven front office the solution in Toronto’s Stanley Cup pursuit? Mike DeStefano and Dave Moruti break down Pelley’s revealing press conference, questioning the reality of the Leafs’ perceived “foundational pieces” like Auston Matthews and William Nylander, and scrutinizing Pelley’s vision versus the actual roster challenges. Hot topics include Toronto’s commitment to analytics, the future of the GM and President roles, and possible candidates like Mike Gillis and Dean Lombardi. The hosts analyze the team’s league-worst performance in scoring chances, discuss the persistent influence of the Shanahan era, and debate if simply swapping front office names will fix the disconnect.

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