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Is Gavin McKenna destined to be a Maple Leaf?
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Is Gavin McKenna destined to be a Maple Leaf?
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The Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery Tuesday night and the hockey world is buzzing. Sean, Frank and Sean share their thoughts on what the organization should do with the pick and if it helps the Leafs keep Auston Matthews longterm. They discuss the Canucks’ bad luck at the draft and the rumour that Pierre Dorion will become the next GM in Vancouver. Plus, they look back on the Avalanche domination of the Wild in Game 2, Minnesota’s goaltending gaffe, and they look ahead to Canadiens vs. Sabres and Ducks vs. Golden Knights tonight as the playoffs roll on.
0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Maple Leafs win the draft lottery
3:05 - Will the Leafs keep the pick?
6:15 - Can Gavin McKenna realistically replace Mitch Marner?
8:45 - Does the Leafs management team get a mulligan now?
10:35 - Will Auston Matthews want to stay, or is he on his way out?
23:05 - Vancouver Canucks miss out on the 1st overall pick…again!
24:25 - Jim Rutherford to step aside after the draft
25:45 - Pierre Dorion is garnering interest from the Canucks as GM
28:42 - The Avalanche look unstoppable
29:12 - Did the Wild make a mistake with their goaltending decision?
34:58 - Freddy Andersen has been the gold standard for goalies this playoff
38:12 - Canadiens vs Sabres series starts tonight
42:28 - Are the Ducks already in desperation mode vs Golden Knights?
46:13 - Clearing up the Leafs draft picks for ‘27 and ‘28. Which one goes to the Flyers? Which one to the Bruins?
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