The Toronto Maple Leafs drew criticism after posting an AI-generated video on X that cuts from fans at Scotiabank Arena to the team’s logo, ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season. Some users called the short clip “cringe” and questioned why AI was used.
The clip’s caption read, “That’s just who we are.” Some commenters said the team had enough footage to edit a short video without AI; another mocked its quality, saying a three-year-old could do better.
In a separate item, hockey agent Alexei Dementyev predicted Toronto could trade Auston Matthews next season if Gavin McKenna plays as expected. Matthews has not directly requested a trade, though rumors say he wants to leave Toronto. Dementyev said Stanley Cup contenders could pursue Matthews and a trade could give the Leafs a valuable asset.
