Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome Maple Leaf notebook author Anthony Petrielli to discuss the Leafs winning the lottery. They explore whether the team should target their biggest need or the best player available, debating between Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg. They also discuss potential trade packages for the first overall pick, Craig Berube’s coaching future, and Auston Matthews' reported unhappiness. Later, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski (25:44) shares insights from the lottery and suggests who the Leafs should draft, while addressing conspiracy theories about the process. The episode wraps up with reflections on how the first overall pick impacts Matthews' future in Toronto.

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