McKenna Learning From NHL's Best | Chayka's latest Leafs Hires

Gavin McKenna is already making an impression before his first NHL season. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti react to the Maple Leafs' top prospect hitting the ice in Toronto for the first time and revealing that he spent the offseason training alongside Macklin Celebrini. What can McKenna learn from one of the NHL's brightest young stars, and how could those habits help him make an immediate impact? The guys also reveal their Friday 5-Pack, ranking the five Maple Leafs they're most excited to watch this season. From Auston Matthews looking to bounce back under Jim Hiller, to Matthew Knies, Sergei Bobrovsky, Darren Raddysh, and, of course, Gavin McKenna, there's plenty to be excited about heading into 2026-27. To wrap things up, they discuss the latest additions to John Chayka's front office and what the new hires could mean for the organization's long-term direction. 🏒 In this episode: Gavin McKenna trains with NHL star Why McKenna's offseason should excite Leafs fans Friday 5-Pack: The five Leafs we're most excited to watch Auston Matthews' bounce-back expectations Matthew Knies' next step John Chayka continues building the Maple Leafs' front office Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.