Leafs Morning Take

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Caught up with @MapleLeafs forward Zack MacEwan today at practice. 🔥 Interview dropping tomorrow on @LMTake_!

I asked Brian Burke about how he feels Jim Hiller has handled Gavin McKenna. Burke got fired up, but not because of Hiller's handling of the young star. "Gavin McKenna's an 18-year-old. Let's stop picking on him. He's gonna be fine. Just let him play."

I’d rather keep the cap space for Connor McDavid anyway… But I asked Bruce Boudreau about the possibility of Nikita Kucherov landing in Toronto. His response? 🤣 “There's not a chance in hell he's coming to Toronto.”

Tired of paying for multiple streaming services just to watch the NHL? “This is a glimpse into the future. This is a fact of life, and unfortunately, we have to get used to it.” @JShannonhl on the ever-changing streaming landscape & the rising cost of watching hockey.

At 37, I've come to the realization that I'm officially old and not cool anymore. 😂 Asked @jasondemers5 about Matvei Gridin busting out the griddy, and he wasn’t exactly impressed either. “Hopefully he gets a deal out of it, or something…” 💀 Thoughts? 🤔

The Leafs’ penalty kill has been ELITE to start the season. 🔒 Toronto has killed off 37 of 38 power plays through 11 games (97.4%). Dean Evason broke down the keys to Toronto’s success and the unsung heroes making it happen. 👀

🚨 Did the Leafs make a mistake trading Knies for another forward instead of a D? @Jay_D_Rosehill thinks Toronto should’ve prioritized the blue line. I don’t disagree, but I believe Marchenko is a big upgrade on Knies, and the Leafs were in a hurry to maximize Knies’ value.

Next stop for @RatedRCope —> talking more Leafs with me 😂 on @LMTake_ Take a bow, Adam from Orange 👏 ❤️

Had a blast serving as rinkside reporter for the BEAT THE GOALIE CHALLENGE, brought to you by @bet365ca! 🏒🎤 Pavel Barber vs. David Ayres, plus some surprising skills from the boys. 👀 Check out Round 1! ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=4rOhdlFW…

There’s a lot of stud people in the hockey media industry that can’t come on @LMTake_ either. Damn shame. 😢 Why can’t we all be friends?

Would it make sense for the Leafs to move Easton Cowan in a deal for Simon Edvinsson? Toronto needs help on the blue line. Edvinsson could be a major piece for years to come. But is Cowan the right price to pay? 🤔 My debate with @TheFourthPeriod: