Critical Hit! 🇨🇦

Did Connor McDavid grow up a die hard Leafs fan? Yes. Was his bedroom a self-described a shrine to the Leafs? Yes. Was Mats Sundin his idol? Yes. Did he say being a Maple Leaf would be an absolute dream come true? Yes. Did he sign a 2-year extension to put Edmonton on the clock? Yes. Did he recently say the organization has taken a step back? Yes. Is this a serious blow to Edmonton's chances of keeping him? Yes. Should Edmonton trade him within a year if they know he's going to walk? Yes. Is it at all possible either side would look to expedite that process given where the team's at? Yes. Would a trade with Toronto likely be Edmonton's only chance at getting a 1st overall pick back in a return for McDavid? Yes. Is winning a Stanley Cup in Toronto the white whale of the NHL? Yes. Gun to his head, if you asked Connor McDavid the two places he'd want to win a Stanley Cup the most, is there good reason to believe his answer would be Edmonton & Toronto? Yes. Are Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews buddies? Yes. Do they have the same agent? Yes. Would it be awkward owning 50 Wendy's restaurants while your team's two best players shoot McDonald's commercials? Yes. Would adding Connor McDavid instantly catapult the Leafs into the playoffs? Yes. Is there more work that would need to be done to solidify the Leafs as legit contenders? Yes. Is it possible Connor's top priorities today would disqualify the Maple Leafs as a potential destination? Yes. Should anything listed above be considered evidence that Connor McDavid is going to be a Maple Leaf at any point in his career? No. You can disagree or say it won't happen, but you can't deny any basis for the speculation. I'd be shocked if it happened. Just like I was shocked when the 12 ball popped up.