Gerard Gallant on Gavin McKenna, Auston Matthews & the Maple Leafs

Podcast: Leafs Morning Take · The Nation Network

Opublikowano: 2026-10-08

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill welcome Gerard Gallant to Leafs Morning Take to tee up Toronto's visit to Vegas. Gallant weighs in on Auston Matthews' dominant four-point performance against Nashville, calling the Leafs captain outstanding, before offering his thoughts on Gavin McKenna and the patience required for a young player to find his footing in Toronto. Gallant draws comparisons between McKenna's situation and his experience coaching Alexis Lafreniere with the Rangers, emphasizing the importance of communication, confidence and allowing young players time to develop. He also discusses whether coaching McKenna in the Toronto market requires a different...