Sheldon Keefe on integrating so many young players into the Leafs’ lineup: “We’re a team that hopes to compete for a Stanley Cup, and we have four first-year forwards who have played quite a bit in our lineup… I don’t think many teams would have that be t

How much do you think Auston Matthews’ 70-goal pursuit could fuel the group down the stretch? Is there a balance between wanting him to achieve it and looking for him too much?

Keefe: There is some excitement there for Auston and the type of year that he has had, but I don’t think it is overdone or anything like that. I don’t get that feeling. You can see guys looking for him on the ice, but generally, it is not a bad idea to look for him.

You have to recognize that it is going to be part of the deal, but you don’t want to change your game or your focus.