Maple Leafs Playoff Chances? Josh Clipperton Says 50-50 or Less

Josh Clipperton of The Canadian Press joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down the biggest storylines surrounding the Maple Leafs and the NHL.

The conversation started with Amazon Prime acquiring the exclusive Canadian rights to Wednesday Night Hockey from Rogers and what it could mean for hockey fans. Is the sport becoming too expensive to follow? Clipperton weighed in on the growing number of streaming services and whether accessibility is becoming a real concern.

From there, the guys discussed Macklin Celebrini's massive new contract extension and what the NHL's rising salary cap means for future superstar deals. They also debated what it could mean for Auston Matthews' next contract, Gavin McKenna's future if he lives up to the hype, and whether teams will eventually be forced to operate with internal salary caps.

Clipperton also shared his expectations for McKenna's rookie season, discussed whether Toronto really is hockey's toughest market, reflected on Mitch Marner's "treated like gods" comment, and explained why he believes the media pressure surrounding the Leafs is often overstated.

To wrap things up, Clipperton gave his outlook on the Leafs entering the 2026-27 season, explained why he's less bullish than many others on Toronto's playoff chances, and weighed in on Morgan Rielly's future as training camp approaches.

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