65 points as a rookie would make Gavin McKenna an instant superstar in Toronto. But that might be exactly where the problem starts. Chief asked The TrueBeleafer whether a 65-point rookie season would immediately turn McKenna into a hero, or set him up to be torn apart by the Toronto media the moment he takes a step back. The answer was simple: let the kid breathe. A hot rookie season would be exciting, but it cannot become the minimum expectation every year after that. Young players still need time to grow, struggle, adjust, and develop without every quiet stretch turning into a crisis. Toronto loves its stars quickly. The real challenge is giving them patience when everything is not perfect. Would 65 points make Gavin McKenna an instant superstar, or create unrealistic expectations far too early? #GavinMcKenna #TorontoHockey #NHL #HockeyTalk #LeafsNation #TheBudsBreakdown #ATSN