Locked On Leafs - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Maple Leafs

Is Easton Cowan Primed For Breakout Season? Leafs Goaltending Debate

Easton Cowan is being talked about as one of the NHL’s top breakout candidates — but there’s one major thing that could stand in the way of a huge season. Mike DiStefano

Will We Get Prime Auston Matthews, Will A Rielly-Raddysh Pairing Work?

Auston Matthews looked like a different player in the Maple Leafs’ preseason split-squad games against Montreal — but what does he still need to show before we can say he

Is Matthews Returning To Form? Thoughts on McKenna's debut

The Toronto Maple Leafs dropped both of their preseason games against the Montreal Canadiens, but there were still plenty of encouraging takeaways. Mike DiStefano and Da

Leafs Training Camp Takeaways: Gavin McKenna Starts on Line 2, Easton Cowan Impresses

Gavin McKenna’s Toronto Maple Leafs debut is finally here! The first overall pick is set to start on the second line alongside John Tavares and William Nylander as the Le

Maple Leafs Media Day: Gavin McKenna Decision Looms + Major Injury Updates

Training camp is finally here for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Gavin McKenna era is about to begin. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti recap Maple Leafs Media Day,

Leafs Open Training Camp With A Very DIFFERENT Look

The Maple Leafs are back — and after an offseason of immense change, Toronto is officially entering a new era. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti break down Day 1 of Ma

Leafs Training Camp Battles: Who Wins a Spot on Matthews’ Wing?

Which Maple Leafs lineup spots are truly up for grabs heading into training camp? On today’s episode of Locked On Leafs, Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti break down th

Leafs Hold Back McKenna From Showcase, Chayka Breaks Down Off-season

Gavin McKenna's highly anticipated Maple Leafs debut will have to wait — but the rookie showcase still gave Toronto plenty to talk about. David Morassutti breaks down th

McKenna Headed to Prospect Showcase — Are Maple Leafs Tempering Expectations?

Gavin McKenna is making his Maple Leafs debut earlier than expected! The Maple Leafs have named McKenna to their Prospect Showcase roster, giving fans their first chance

Maple Leafs News: Chris Kreider Fit + Tavares’ Cup Contender Comments

The Toronto Maple Leafs could have an intriguing opportunity in free agency after Chris Kreider hits the market following his buyout. Could the veteran winger be a fit in

Can Leafs fix Power Play with Alfredsson and Raddysh?

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

Maple Leafs Back-to-School Superlatives! Who's Most Likely to Succeed, Get Traded & More

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 awar

5 Stories That Defined the Leafs Summer + Where Matthews Sits On The Athletic's Ranking

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 co

Maple Leafs Ranked 18th in NHL? Can Toronto Crack the Top 10 in 2026-27?

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 ar

The First NHL Trade Domino Has Fallen… Is a Maple Leafs Move Next?

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

Will Leafs Play McKenna With Matthews or Tavares?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a fascinating 2026-27 season, and today, Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti ask two big questions: Who will be the Leafs’ most impact

Which Leafs Players Need a Bounce-Back Season Most?

The Toronto Maple Leafs need some major bounce-back seasons if they're going to return to contending in 2026-27. Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti rank the 3 players the

Why Auston Matthews' Commitment to Leafs Should Not Be Questioned

With Connor Hellebuyck now publicly confirming his trade request from Winnipeg, another major American star appears to be looking for a way out of Canada. That raises an

Guarantee or Gamble? Biggest Leafs Risk/Reward Debate on McKenna, Matthews & more

GUARANTEE or GAMBLE? What should we want/expect from the Toronto Maple Leafs this season? Mike Distefano and Dave Morassutti, are putting the biggest Leafs players and s

Are Leafs fans more confident in the front office's direction than rest of NHL?

Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti break down The Athletic's latest front-office confidence survey and the surprising gap between how Leafs Nation views the team's new ma