Leafs' New Season with Elliotte Friedman & Justin Bourne

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out Tuesday morning with Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. They break down the Leafs' trade for Kirill Marchenko, whether the team is better today than yesterday, the reported buzz around Matthew Knies, Marchenko's extension, and what a rising salary cap could mean for Auston Matthews and future star contracts. They also discuss John Chayka's vision for the Leafs, how aggressive he could be moving forward, and the latest on Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild. Later, Justin Bourne (24:32) joins the show to share his first impressions of the Marchenko deal, what the winger brings to Toronto, whether the Leafs have improved, and if they have enough blue-line depth. The conversation also covers Gavin McKenna's development path, the state of the bottom six, and Toronto's playoff outlook. Ben and Brent wrap up with their predictions for the Leafs' season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.