ROCK BOTTOM: Toronto Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews look to RISE after DISASTROUS last season

The Toronto Maple Leafs reboot after disastrous fall—can Gavin McKenna’s arrival spark a playoff resurgence? Auston Matthews faces a pivotal contract year, as new GM John Chayka boldly reshapes the roster with key moves, including the acquisition of Darren Raddysh and veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. The blue line gets a shot of offense, while Easton Cowan’s development remains a hot topic after his inconsistent usage last season. Locked on Maple Leafs host David Morassutti details the Maple Leafs’ shift in culture under Jim Hiller’s coaching and a revamped front office, touches on John Tavares’ continued offensive consistency, and examines how the loss of Mitch Marner impacts Toronto’s dynamic. Key questions loom: Will the Leafs’ new energy and lineup adjustments be enough to make a return to the playoffs? Get the latest insights, player storylines, and season predictions as Toronto aims for redemption.