Leafs Morning Take

The Sheet’s Jeff Marek joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to weigh in on Brad Marchand’s latest troll-job comments, Toronto’s first meeting with the Panthers since last spring, and how he feels about this Leafs squad through 25 games. Plus, the guys asked him about Bruce Boudreau’s potential impact on the struggling power play — could he fix it? — and Marek didn’t shy away from the “Fire Berub...

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta break down Toronto’s roller-coaster weekend — a flat 4-2 loss in Washington followed by a statement 7-2 beatdown in Pittsburgh. The boys dissect what to take away from both outings, who showed up, and what still needs fixing. Plus, they catch up with Sportsnet’s Anna Dua to get her take on the Maple Leafs through 25 games, & where the team goes from here. #Lea...

Sportsnet’s Anna Dua joins Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta to share her thoughts on Toronto’s roller-coaster weekend — from the 4-2 loss in Washington to the emphatic 7-2 bounce-back win in Pittsburgh — and weighs in on the steady play of Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby. She offers her overall read on the Leafs, why she’s still optimistic, and what’s driving Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s impressive nine...

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta break down the latest on the Maple Leafs—injuries, trade watch, and Craig Berube’s status. They preview Toronto’s back-to-back in Washington and Pittsburgh, and Dan Riccio, 1/3 of OFF THE ROSTER, stops by to talk Leafs and hype the city’s newest sports show. #LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @theleafsnation401 SHOUTOUT...

Dan Riccio joins Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta for a sharp, wide-ranging interview. Riccio kicks things off by promoting The Nation Network’s new Toronto sports show — OFF THE ROSTER with himself, Cabbie, and Lindsay Dunn. From there, the guys get into Dakota Joshua’s struggles with the Maple Leafs, with Riccio offering valuable insight from covering him closely in Vancouver. They also explore...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s massive 2-1 OT win in Columbus. William Nylander rewrote the record book with his franchise-leading 15th overtime winner, while Easton Cowan played hero in regulation with a late equalizer. Despite the victory, the Leafs remain on the outside looking in at American Thanksgiving — a traditional NHL barometer for playoff odds. The boys dive into w...

John Shannon joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a deep dive into all things Toronto Maple Leafs at the U.S. Thanksgiving checkpoint — the NHL’s unofficial barometer. With the Leafs sitting outside the playoff picture, the guys ask the big question: does it actually matter, and how worried should Toronto be? Shannon breaks down William Nylander’s night in Columbus — from his clutch, record-s...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill get you set for Toronto’s second meeting in Columbus this season — and third matchup overall, with the Leafs dropping both of the previous games (one at home, one on the road). With Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies, and Nicolas Roy all inching closer to returning, the boys break down the projected lineup and what the group could look like at full strength. Plus, a spe...

Max Scherzer joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill on Leafs Morning Take for a can’t-miss crossover interview. The three-time Cy Young winner opens up about his season in Toronto — what it was like to pitch in this market, the intensity of the fanbase, and how the pressure compares to every other stop in his career. Scherzer also pulls back the curtain on free agency: how the process is going, whe...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill dig into a busy day at Leafs practice, where Craig Berube offered fresh updates on Toronto’s growing injury list. The guys break down what’s new, what’s concerning, and who might be back soon. Plus, projected lottery pick Keaton Verhoeff — standout defenceman from the University of North Dakota and a top name for next June’s NHL Draft — joins the show for a great ch...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill catch up with Keaton Verhoeff, the North Dakota blueliner projected to go in the lottery at next June’s NHL Draft. They dive into his transition from the WHL, how life’s been in Grand Forks, and what he’s focusing on in his draft year. Verhoeff opens up about his development, the attributes he believes he can bring to any NHL club, and what it would mean to suit up...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s ugly 5-2 loss in Montreal — a night where the Leafs were pushed around and, thanks to Buffalo’s win on Sunday, fell to last place in the Eastern Conference. The guys look ahead to a critical matchup with Columbus & discuss the potential return of both Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies. Plus, Mike Johnson stops by to offer his perspective on...

Mike Johnson joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill following Toronto’s ugly 5-2 loss in Montreal — a night where the Leafs were bullied, outworked, and showed little pushback. Johnson breaks down the team’s alarming lack of identity and compete, and what needs to change immediately. The guys also look ahead: Is Craig Berube on the hot seat? Is this rock bottom for Toronto? What can Brad Treliving...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s 3-2 overtime loss to Columbus, highlighting what went wrong and what needs to tighten up as the Leafs head into a crucial stretch. The guys also tee up Saturday night’s showdown in Montreal — the first of six straight on the road for Toronto. Plus, former Leaf and Hab Gary Leeman stops by for a chat. #LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake 🚨 Subscribe...

Toronto Maple Leafs alumnus Gary Leeman joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a wide-ranging chat on the state of the Leafs. Leeman breaks down Toronto’s 3-2 OT loss to Columbus, whether the team is trending in the right direction, and why the group always seems to elevate when injuries pile up. He weighs in on the blue line, the growing impact of Craig Berube’s message — and what he’s seeing...

Ray Ferraro joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill on  Leafs Morning Take  for a full look at Toronto’s season so far. He shares his assessment at the quarter mark, explains how much stock to put in the standings this time of year, and breaks down the performances of John Tavares, William Nylander, and Auston Matthews. Ferraro also discusses what the Leafs need to do to regain momentum an...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill preview the Leafs vs. Blue Jackets! After a brutal 6-3 loss in Columbus, can Toronto return the favour on home ice? Also, Nick sits down with Nick Robertson to talk his hot start and the team’s turbulent first 20 games, plus NHL analyst Ray Ferraro drops by with key insights you don’t want to miss! #LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Yout...

Nick Alberga sits down 1-on-1 with Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Robertson for an in-depth conversation about his breakout season, mindset, and role on the team. They discuss Toronto’s turbulent start, Robertson’s hot play of late, and how he’s finally finding consistency at the NHL level. Nick opens up about what’s clicking in his game, what he’s learned about Craig Berube’s expectations, and...

Zack Phillips & Jay Rosehill break down a much-needed sigh of relief in Leafs Nation. Toronto snapped its five-game winless skid with a gritty 3-2 overtime win over St. Louis, capped off by William Nylander’s heroics. With seven regulars out of the lineup, the depleted Leafs leaned on a strong 28-save performance from Joseph Woll. The boys also dive into the Matthew Knies injury, what it means...

Jamie “Noodles” McLennan joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down Brad Treliving’s quarterly press conference and what it means for the Maple Leafs. Noodles weighs in on Toronto’s slow start, their lack of identity, and the growing list of injuries. He also touches on Joseph Woll’s return, Anthony Stolarz’s recent struggles, and why the Leafs’ goalie tandem will be crucial moving forwar...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill preview Leafs/Blues as Toronto looks to end its five game winless skid. Additionally, the boys break down the latest injury news — Matthews hasn’t skated, Roy won't play, Laughton's inching closer, & no update on Brandon Carlo. Plus, Troy Stecher makes his Leafs debut & Jacob Quillan plays his second NHL game. On top of all that, the boys dissect what Leafs...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s 3-2 loss in Chicago as the winless skid stretches to five games. Despite the result, Joseph Woll impressed in his season debut with 29 saves. The boys also get into the Troy Stecher waiver claim, Carlo’s injury status, & Anthony Stolarz heading to IR. Plus, TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger stops by to weigh in on the rising pressure in Toron...

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a deep dive into the turmoil surrounding the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs. Dreger breaks down the current temperature inside the organization, where trade talks actually stand, and what Craig Berube’s future behind the bench looks like. He also weighs in on whether the Leafs are still shopping Nick Robertson, if Calgary’s...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s 4-3 OT loss to the Los Angeles Kings, as the Leafs’ winless skid stretches to four games. The guys react to John Tavares’ continued heater, Dennis Hildeby’s strong showing, and what’s going wrong in crunch time. Plus, 2x Stanley Cup champion and former Leaf Dave Bolland stops by the show. Also, the boys look ahead to Saturday night’s visit to Ch...

Two-time Stanley Cup champion & former Maple Leaf Dave Bolland joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a no-nonsense look at Toronto’s shaky 8-8-2 start and the growing panic around Leafs Nation. Bolland reflects on his time in Chicago’s dynasty era and breaks down how strong leadership groups kept tough stretches from spiralling — and whether the Leafs can learn from those championship habi...