Leafs Morning Take

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap the Leafs’ embarrassing 4–0 shutout loss in Washington, a night where Toronto showed no passion, no push, and no response. Flat from puck drop to final horn, the Leafs were dismantled by a Capitals team that wanted it more — and it wasn’t close. Postgame, Craig Berube appeared out of answers and visibly defeated, prompting a serious and uncomfortable discussio...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by the legendary Joe Bowen following Toronto’s embarrassing 4–0 shutout loss in Washington — a performance so lifeless it has many wondering whether the Maple Leafs have quit on head coach Craig Berube. Bowen weighs in on what he saw, the alarming lack of pushback, and the growing questions surrounding the team’s direction. The iconic voice of the Leafs a...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill tee up Toronto’s second trip to Washington in less than a month as the Maple Leafs tangle with the Capitals once again. The last meeting left a sour taste, with Toronto coughing up a 2-0 lead and falling 4-2, so the boys discuss what needs to change this time around. It also marks the first of three games in four nights on the road, putting the Leafs’ depth, details...

Bruce Boudreau joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to tee up the Leafs’ matchup with the Washington Capitals. With the Caps coming off a few rough outings, Boudreau shares what his message would be to Toronto if he were Craig Berube — and weighs in on whether Berube’s voice is still resonating inside the room. Alberga asks the blunt question many fans are wondering: have the players quit on thei...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Chicago on a special night at Scotiabank Arena, as Toronto honoured the legendary Joe Bowen. Plus, 2018 Stanley Cup champion and current NHL on ESPN analyst T.J. Oshie stops by the show for an in-depth conversation. #LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @theleafsnation...

2018 Stanley Cup champion and NHL on ESPN analyst T.J. Oshie joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a wide-ranging conversation centered around one word: buy-in . Drawing on his experience going all the way with the Capitals, Oshie offers a compelling comparison to where the Maple Leafs find themselves right now. He breaks down the lack of response following Craig Berube’s pointed comments and...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill tee up the final game of Toronto’s five-game homestand as the Maple Leafs host the Chicago Blackhawks, who’ll be without injured star Connor Bedard. Before the game, the Leafs will honour Joe Bowen as part of "Holy Mackinaw Night" to honour the team's legendary play by play voice's incredible career. The Leafs are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 6–3 los...

Nick Alberga catches up one-on-one with Oliver Ekman-Larsson ahead of Tuesday's game against Chicago . OEL discusses his recent injury scare, how he’s feeling now, and his reaction to Craig Berube calling out the team’s leaders after Toronto’s disappointing loss to Edmonton. He also reflects on his strong personal season so far and what it would mean to earn a spot on Sweden’s Olympic team. Plus,...

Zack Phillips & Jay Rosehill break down a frustrating night at Scotiabank Arena as the Maple Leafs fell 6–3 to the Edmonton Oilers. Connor McDavid had his way with Toronto, and a disastrous third period sunk the Leafs on home ice for the second straight game. Postgame, head coach Craig Berube didn’t mince words, calling on the team’s leaders to give more — and the boys dive into what that mess...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s frustrating 3-2 OT loss to the Sharks on Thursday night. Additionally, the boys dive into the status of Oliver Ekman-Larsson after he left in the third period with a lower-body injury and what his absence could mean for the blue line moving forward. Plus, they look ahead to Saturday night as the Oilers roll into town, with Troy Stecher set to fa...

Paul Bissonnette joins Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill to break down Toronto’s 3-2 OT loss to San Jose. Biz kicks things off with his thoughts on the defeat before diving into Auston Matthews and William Nylander, who had some careless moments with the puck late in the game. The guys also discuss Matthews’ recent tendency to defer and pass up shots, and whether something might be going on behind the...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill get you set for game three of Toronto’s five-game homestand as the Maple Leafs welcome the San Jose Sharks to Scotiabank Arena. It’s a night full of storylines: Ryan Reaves returns to Toronto for the first time since being traded last summer, while Henry Thrun — the piece coming back in that deal — is expected to make his Leafs debut. The boys also break down Craig...

Ryan Reaves returns to Toronto — and to the pod. The former Leaf joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill ahead of his first game back at Scotiabank Arena since being traded to San Jose last summer. Reavo opens up about what’s running through his mind, whether he’s expecting a tribute, and how he reflects on his time in Toronto. He also weighs in on the Leafs’ rough start, what makes playing in Toro...

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta break down Toronto’s tidy 2–0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Dennis Hildeby stole the show with a 29-save performance to secure his first career NHL shutout, and the Leafs quietly pushed their point streak to five games (4-0-1). With the surge, Toronto now sits just two points back of second place in the division. Plus, two-time Stanley Cup champion Tyler Johns...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill weigh in on the one-game suspension handed to Bobby McMann for his high-stick on Oliver Bjorkstrand, breaking down the play and whether Player Safety got it right. The guys also dive into the latest news from practice as the Leafs — 5-1-1 in their past seven games — prepare to host Ryan Reaves and the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. Plus, Dallas Eakins joins the...

Former Marlies head coach — and now GM/bench boss of Adler Mannheim — Dallas Eakins joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a wide-ranging chat on the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Eakins weighs in on the turbulent start to the season, the team’s recent surge, and the all-out chaos unfolding in the Atlantic Division. He also breaks down Toronto’s struggling power play, where Auston Matthews...

2x Stanley Cup champion Tyler Johnson joined Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta for a wide-ranging chat following Toronto’s 2-0 win over Tampa. Johnson shared his perspective on Dennis Hildeby’s 29-save shutout — the first of his NHL career — and whether it’s tougher for shooters when there’s no scouting book on a young goalie. The guys also dove into the ever-tight Atlantic Division race, with the...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s 2-1 shootout loss to the Montreal Canadiens, a tight matchup where the Leafs couldn’t quite find the extra goal they needed. The boys dissect what went wrong, what they liked, and who stood out despite the result. Then, they look ahead to Game 2 of Toronto’s five-game homestand, as the Leafs welcome the rival Tampa Bay Lightning to Scotiabank Ar...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s impressive 5-1 win in Raleigh, a statement victory that capped off a strong 4-2-0 road swing away from Scotiabank Arena. The Leafs have now won three straight, but the night wasn’t without concern — Joseph Woll exited after two periods with a lower-body injury. The boys react to what could become Dennis Hildeby’s crease for the foreseeable futur...

Legendary coach Scotty Bowman joins Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation. The trio breaks down Toronto’s impressive 5–1 win in Carolina and what it says about a team that’s had a turbulent start to the season. Bowman dives into the importance of buy-in, spotlighting Auston Matthews’ six blocked shots in Raleigh and how that level of commitment from a superst...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill tee up Toronto’s visit to Raleigh, the final stop on a grueling six-game road swing. Fresh off an impressive 4-1 win in Florida, the Leafs sit at 3-2-0 through five and look to finish the trip on a high note. Plus, Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons drops by to weigh in on the state of the Leafs and what lies ahead for Craig Berube & company. #LeafsForever #Lea...

Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a no-holds-barred chat on all things Maple Leafs. Simmons breaks down Toronto’s impressive win in Florida and weighs in on the big question: Are the Leafs finally figuring it out, or is it still too early to buy in? He dives into Joseph Woll’s scorching play , the ongoing concern about Woll’s durability, and where Anthon...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s solid 4-1 win in Sunrise — a night highlighted by some much-needed depth scoring. Plus, former NHL head coach & GM Doug MacLean stops by to give his thoughts on the win and what it could mean for the Leafs moving forward. #LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @theleafsnation401 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSO...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by former NHL head coach and GM Doug MacLean to break down Toronto’s impressive 4-1 win in Florida. MacLean hits on the importance of the victory, how much stock he puts into it given Florida’s injury situation, and whether the Leafs are primed for a run. He also steps into the shoes of Brad Treliving, sharing what he would do with this roster as GM. Plus...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill get you set for Toronto’s visit to Sunrise — the Leafs’ first showdown with the Florida Panthers since that disgrace of a Game 7 last spring. Additionally, the boys react to Brad Marchand’s latest troll-job take about what's up in Leafs Nation, because of course he had one. Plus, they touch on Brandon Carlo’s injury setback and what it means for the Leafs' blue line...