TSN Leafs reporter Mark Masters joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a wide-ranging conversation.
Masters kicks things off by grading Easton Cowan’s rookie season before diving into the surreal reality of the Leafs missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade—something that still feels strange around the organization. He shares his perspective from locker clean-out day, the overall vibe in the room throughout the season, and whether there was a noticeable turning point where things began to unravel.
From there, the conversation shifts to the big-picture outlook. Does this team view 2025-26 as a one-off failure? Masters weighs in and explains why he believes whoever takes over must go on an absolute heater to quickly change the trajectory.
He also touches on the buzz surrounding Mats Sundin being in Toronto and the potential of him joining the organization in a management role—why it makes sense, and how his presence could impact key players like William Nylander.
Finally, Masters breaks down the latest on the Leafs’ GM search, including the growing noise around Mike Gillis and what he could potentially bring to the table.
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