Sway Auston Matthews. Fix defence. Nail the No. 1 pick: Maple Leafs offseason priorities

New general manager John Chayka said the Toronto Maple Leafs would need a high “hit rate” this offseason to turn things around in a meaningful way next season.Hit on what exactly? These are the big priorities (in no particular order) for Chayka and the front office.1. Win over MatthewsAny determination on next steps for the Leafs begins at the top with captain Auston Matthews.Advertisement