Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly is the focal point of our first Talkin' Buds Summer Spotlight Series episode. We discuss the increasing likelihood that Rielly starts the season as a Maple Leaf, what's gone wrong over the last couple of seasons and how Jim Hiller and the new-look coaching staff can set him up for success. We also react to the shocking announcement that Daniel Alfredsson will join Hiller as associate head coach and discuss the other additions to the coaching staff.

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(0:00) - Intro
(1:28) - Daniel Alfredsson Joins Jim Hiller's Staff!
(9:04) - The Wizard of Whitehorse
(13:58) - Summer Spotlight Series: Morgan Rielly
(35:48) - Craig Berube Making the Media Rounds

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Toronto Maple Leafs first overall pick Gavin McKenna was turning heads at rookie camp this week for both his play on the ice and his decision to relinquish number 72 to Sergei Bobrovsky and switch to 92. We check in on Ryan's mental state following the number switch and discuss expectations for McKenna after watching him on the ice this week. We also get into the negative media narratives surrounding the Leafs' free agent signings, why Morgan Rielly looks more and more likely to start the season on the blue line and the latest happenings from around the NHL.

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(0:00) - 92
(3:20) - Rielly Looking More Likely to Start the Season as a Leaf
(7:15) - The McKenna Era Begins
(18:27) - The Negative Bobrovsky Narrative
(27:10) - Nitpicking the New Guys
(32:20) - The Reality of Matthew Knies
(35:33) - Is Shane Wright Available?
(39:00) - Around the NHL

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The Toronto Maple Leafs had one of the busiest free agency days in recent memory as GM John Chayka completely overhauled the bottom six and landed Sergei Bobrovsky in net. We break down every new addition to the roster, including the trades that sent Dennis Hildeby to Tampa for Nick Paul and Nick Robertson to Pittsburgh, and why it feels like Chayka is far from done. We also get into the bizarre Zach Werenski situation and take a look at some of the bigger moves from around the league.

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(0:00) - The Chayka Effect
(6:45) - Mats the Godfather
(8:00) - Sergei Bobrovsky is a Toronto Maple Leaf
(15:50) - Chayka Remakes the Bottom 6
(23:30) - The Nick Robertson Era is Over
(24:31) - Realistic Outlook on the Roster Changes
(28:13) - The Curious Case of Zach Werenski
(36:00) - Other Moves Around the League

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