Leafs’ Playoff Hopes SLIPPING, Matthews' leadership questioned, Nylander in hot water

Leafs’ Playoff Hopes SLIPPING, Matthews' leadership questioned, Nylander in hot water

44:46 Jan 26, 2026
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The Toronto Maple Leafs’ playoff hopes hit a critical juncture as a demoralizing weekend slips them out of the post-season picture. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti break down ugly defeats against the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche while raising tough questions about leadership and confidence in the locker room. The hosts assess William Nylander’s controversial gesture toward fans, critique Auston Matthews’ leadership silence, the surprising decision to bring Anthony Stolarz back like they did and debate whether Brad Treliving should turn seller at the NHL Trade Deadline.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.Quo Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to  http://Quo.com/lockedonnhlRocket MoneyTake control of your finances and cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money.  Go to https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON today.  FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern. A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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