E1517 - Which Leafs Players Need a Bounce-Back Season Most?
Published: August 31, 2026
Duration: 34:27
The Toronto Maple Leafs need some major bounce-back seasons if they're going to return to contending in 2026-27. Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti rank the 3 players the Leafs need the most from this season, led by Auston Matthews after a disappointing and injury-plagued 2025-26 campaign.
The guys also discuss:
🏒 Why Auston Matthews' return to MVP form is so important
🥅 Can Sergei Bobrovsky return to form?
🛡️ How important a healthy Chris Tanev will be to blue line
🇸🇪 Calle Jarnkrok officially leaving the NHL for Sweden
💰 Cale Makar's historic $20.4 million AAV contract
📈 How Makar's deal could...