A Matthews-Eichel rivalry is coming to the Atlantic Division

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Toronto Maple Leafs first overall pick Auston Matthews stands on stage with members of the Maple Leafs management team at the NHL draft in Buffalo, N.Y. on Friday June 24, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Rory Boylen and Gary Joyce joined Ben Ennis Saturday on Sportsnet Magazine Live to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting Auston Matthews, his potential for the upcoming World Cup tournament, and a future rivalry with the Buffalo Sabres‘ Jack Eichel.

The Leafs’ selections from Round 2 on are broken down with a look at why Toronto showed faith in players entering their second or third drafts.

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Listen to the full segment here

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