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Kevin McGran

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Best-selling author of AUSTON MATTHEWS: A LIFE IN HOCKEY. I post about the Maple Leafs, hockey, the NHL, and whatever else.

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Kevin McGran @kevinmcgran.bsky.social · Mar 4

The fact I'm writing my first book is finally public, and I couldn't be happier.
I’m excited to share the cover of AUSTON MATTHEWS: A LIFE IN HOCKEY, publishing with @simonschusterca this September. Preorder here: www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Auston...

Auston Matthews

He shoots, he scores! From Arizona to Toronto, the definitive unauthorized biography of hockey’s hottest sniper, Auston Matthews.For those growing ...

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Kevin McGran

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No OEL Nylander Tavares Knies Woll at #LeafsForever practice
Blue: McMann Matthews Domi Maccelli
White: Roy Robertson Cowan
Grey: Jarnkrok Lorentz Laughton
Black: Carlo Myers Rielly Stecher McCabe Benning
Goalies: Stolarz Hildeby

January 16, 2026 at 7:25 PM

Kevin McGran

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PREGAME REPOST: My one-on-one interview with Mitch Marner.
www.thestar.com/sports/leafs...

Mitch Marner has a new team, new position and new chapter — and no regrets about leaving the Maple Leafs

Marner faces former team for the first time Thursday night in Vegas. He’ll make his return to Scotiabank Arena next week.

www.thestar.com

January 16, 2026 at 2:32 AM

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Mitch Marner night #LeafsForever (Also Adin Hill Bobblehead night)

January 16, 2026 at 2:03 AM

Kevin McGran

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My one-on-one with Mitch Marner
www.thestar.com/sports/leafs...

Mitch Marner has a new team, new position and new chapter — and no regrets about leaving the Maple Leafs

Marner faces former team for the first time Thursday night in Vegas. He’ll make his return to Scotiabank Arena next week.

www.thestar.com

January 14, 2026 at 5:04 PM

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Auston Matthews ties Mats Sundin for most goals by a Leaf (420). If only someone had written a book.
www.indigo.ca/en-ca/auston...

Auston Matthews: A Life In Hockey Book By Kevin Mcgran, ('tc') | Indigo

Buy the book Auston Matthews: A Life in Hockey by kevin mcgran at Indigo

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January 4, 2026 at 1:31 AM

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Mats Sundin on Auston Matthews … www.thestar.com/sports/leafs...

Rosie DiManno: ‘I’m glad for Auston.’ Mats Sundin won’t be shedding a tear when his Maple Leafs goals record falls

Matthews is one goal back of the standard the Swede set. "Records are made to be broken," Sundin said.

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January 3, 2026 at 3:09 PM

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With six goals in December, Bobby McMann is the first player not named Auston, Mitch, Willie or John to outright lead #LeafsForever in scoring in a calendar month since Zach Hyman in March 2021.

December 31, 2025 at 3:52 AM

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www.thestar.com/sports/leafs...

Wine, guitars and Star Wars Lego: Maple Leafs players share their personal collections

While there are some impressive hockey stick collections among the group, many Leafs players focus on things unrelated to the game.

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December 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM

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Merry Christmas
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December 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Kevin McGran

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It’s Joe Bowen night at the Scotiabank Arena… Wrote this about the voice of the Leafs a few weeks back

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Joe Bowen’s career highlight hasn’t happened yet. The Leafs are running out of time

The long-time voice of the Maple Leafs is retiring after four-plus decades as a broadcaster. All that’s missing is that elusive Stanley Cup victory.

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December 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM

Kevin McGran

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Stecher felt awful after thst own-goal.
“It ties the game up 2-2, obviously I feel bad. I don't want it to happen. I had the right intentions to clear the puck. (McDavid) is centring it, I know there's two guys behind me. Just bad luck.”

www.thestar.com/sports/leafs...

Maple Leafs vs. Oilers: Craig Berube points to leaders as Leafs fade in third period

Hildeby gets pulled after Oilers pull away in final period.

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December 14, 2025 at 1:20 PM

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An excerpt from my book Auston Matthews: A Life in Hockey

⁦‪@SimonSchusterCA‬⁩

www.thestar.com/sports/leafs...

The eccentric Ukrainian skating coach who sharpened Auston Matthews’ edges

In his new book “Auston Matthews: A Life in Hockey,” author Kevin McGran focuses on how Boris Dorozhenko's unique coaching methods benefitted Matthews and other young hockey hopefuls in Canada

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December 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM

Kevin McGran

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Signed a few of my books at @Indigo in the Eaton Centre)… Other locations to come… Auston Matthews: A Life in Hockey #book #booktok #leafsforever #xmasideas @chaptersindigo.bsky.social

December 8, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Kevin McGran

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Bobby McMann scores 53 seconds into game for Leafs vs. Carolina. Just wrote how that third line is coming together.
www.thestar.com/sports/leafs...

The Maple Leafs’ new third line is forming an identity. In a season full of change, they might be here to stay

The Leafs have been mixing and matching all season, but Craig Berube may have finally found the right fit for his third line.

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December 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM

Kevin McGran

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An Afternoon with Kevin McGran and Andrew Applebaum | Events | Aurora Public Library … promoting Auston Matthews: A Life in Hockey
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