Leafs Morning Take

Former NHLer and Energy Line co-host Nate Thompson joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down the Leafs’ recent matchup with the Kings and what Toronto needs to do to win without Auston Matthews and Anthony Stolarz. Thompson weighs in on Matthews’ injury, Stolarz calling out the team early in the season, and whether this Leafs group can pull themselves out of their current funk. Plus, the...

Toronto is reeling, and Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are back to break down a massive home showdown between the Maple Leafs and the Los Angeles Kings. The Leafs have dropped three straight, surrendered 5+ goals in seven of their first 17 games, and now sit in one of the worst slumps of the Auston Matthews era. With fans already calling for Craig Berube’s job and emotions boiling over, the press...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by former Maple Leafs defenceman Tomas Kaberle to break down Toronto’s ugly start and their current three-game losing skid. Kaberle shares his thoughts on what’s gone wrong defensively, what needs to change, and whether he believes this team can figure it out long-term. Plus, he reacts to Morgan Rielly passing him for sixth all-time in assists — and secon...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap a nightmare night in Boston, where the Maple Leafs dropped their third straight — a 5-3 loss that has fans sounding the alarm. The boys break down what went wrong, the latest on Anthony Stolarz’s upper-body injury, and the concern surrounding Auston Matthews after he left the game with a lower-body issue. Plus, former Leaf great & 2011 Stanley Cup champion...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill get you set for Toronto’s visit to Boston, where the Leafs look to rebound after an ugly weekend on home ice that saw them surrender 10 goals and play some brutal defence. Brandon Carlo will make his return to Boston for the first time since being traded to Toronto, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this Original Six matchup. #LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake 🚨 Su...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap a rough weekend for the Maple Leafs, who dropped back-to-back games on home ice — 5-3 to Boston & 5-4 to Carolina. The boys break down what went wrong, who needs to step up, & whether it’s time to start panicking over Toronto's ugly defensive play. #LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @theleafsnation401 SHOUTO...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill get you set for a big weekend of hockey as the Leafs host the Bruins and Hurricanes in a back-to-back at Scotiabank Arena. Brandon Carlo faces his former team for the first time, while Fraser Minten returns to Toronto. Plus, the Leafs will pay tribute to the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 — featuring former Leafs Joe Thornton & Alexander Mogilny. #LeafsFore...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s 5-3 win over Utah — their third straight victory. Matias Maccelli made a statement in his first game against his former team, picking up a goal and an assist, while John Tavares was honoured pregame for reaching the 500-goal milestone and added a goal and an assist of his own. Plus, the boys dissect Easton Cowan’s demotion to the AHL & the n...

Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips get you set for Toronto’s home clash with the Utah Mammoth. Mattias Maccelli is slated to face his former team for the first time, while Scott Laughton is expected to make his long-awaited season debut after suffering a lower-body injury in training camp. Also, former NHLer/Marlie & co-host of Home By 3, Jordan Schmaltz, drops by to dish on Toronto's 7-5-1 star...

The former NHLer/Marlie turned podcast host (Home By 3) joined Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips to preview Toronto's home tilt with the Utah Mammoth. Schmaltz dished on his brother Nick, who plays for the Mammoth & could become an unrestricted free agent in July 1. Nick played with William Nylander growing up, so naturally Jordan had a few Nylander stories to tell. Additionally, Schmaltz dishe...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap Toronto’s wild 4-3 comeback win over Pittsburgh — a game that saw the Leafs explode for four unanswered goals in the third period after looking lifeless through the first two frames. Plus, 2x Stanley Cup champion Darryl Sutter stops by to share his thoughts on Toronto’s start to the season and what he’s seen from Craig Berube’s group so far. #LeafsForever #Lea...

The 2x Stanley Cup champion head coach joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to recap Toronto's 4-3 crazy come-from-behind win over Pittsburgh. Sutter weighed in on the Leafs' ability to flip a switch & what the messaging from Craig Berube would be after a game like that. Additionally, he dished on Chris Tanev's worth & what the Leafs need to do to stabilize things defensively moving forw...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s 5-2 win in Philadelphia — a game that had a bit of everything. The boys dive into the latest on Chris Tanev after he was stretchered off in the third period, and what his absence could mean moving forward. Additionally, they tee up Monday night's clash at Scotiabanka Arena with Kyle Dubas' Pittsburgh Penguins. Plus, TSN's James Duthie drops by f...

The TSN host joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to give his thoughts on Toronto's 6-5-1 start. Firstly, he dished on the Blue Jays heartbreak, & ultimately, what the Leafs can learn from the sports team down the road from them. After that, he weighed in on expectation, pressure, & the Leafs' ongoing search for an identity. Lastly, Duthie promoted his new book (Certified Beauties: More...

The legendary play by play voice of the Maple Leafs joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill. He weighed in on Toronto's rocky October & where the team goes from here. Additionally, Bowen dished on the new additions & what the team needs to do get things back on track. Also, Bowen apologized - which he didn't need to - for his call of John Tavares' 500th career goal. Lastly, he previewed Nov...

🎃 It’s Halloween, and things are getting spooky for the Maple Leafs. Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill preview Toronto’s visit to Philadelphia following their ugly 6-3 loss in Columbus on Wednesday night. The guys discuss how the Leafs can bounce back, the potential return of Chris Tanev from injury, and Scott Laughton possibly making his season debut — and doing it in his old stomping grounds in P...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap Toronto’s ugly 6-3 loss in Columbus — a night that saw John Tavares notch his 500th career goal. They dive into what went wrong, why October always seems to be a rollercoaster for the Leafs, and what needs to change as the season rolls on. Additionally, Prime Monday Night Hockey's Andi Petrillo drops by to dish on her new book & Toronto rocky start to the...

The long-time sportscaster joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to promote her new book (Just Call Me Andi: Sports Stories From A Trailblazer). Additionally, she weighed in on Toronto's rocky October (5-5-1), where they go from here, and what's been happing in the Atlantic Division to start the season. 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @theleafsnation401 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap Toronto’s 4-3 win over Calgary, breaking down the key storylines from another tight game at Scotiabank Arena. Plus, they look ahead to the second half of the back-to-back as the Leafs hit the road to face the Blue Jackets in Columbus. Additionally, Maple Leafs team host Ryan Leslie drops by the show once again. #LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake 🚨 Subscribe to L...

The Maple Leafs team host joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to recap Toronto's 4-3 win over Calgary & look ahead to the Columbus game, too. Additionally, he dished on Matthew Knies, John Tavares, Max Domi, & the level of urgency behind the scenes over the rollercoaster first month. Leslie also some shed some light on Joseph Woll's return and Scott Laughton's, too. 🚨 Subscribe to Leaf...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill preview Toronto’s home date with the Calgary Flames. John Tavares is sitting on 499 career goals — can he hit the 500 mark on home ice? Plus, it’s another return for Nazem Kadri, whose name is once again surfacing in trade rumours. Also, Matt Stajan, who played for both the Leafs & Flames, drops by the show. #LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs...

The former Leaf & Flame joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to weigh in John Tavares' pursuit of 500 goals & what it was like to be on team when Mats Sundin hit the milestone. Additionally, he dished on Auston Matthews, Calgary's ugly start, and the importance of having a strong October. 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @theleafsnation401 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Po...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap Toronto’s weekend split with the Buffalo Sabres. The boys discuss John Tavares closing in on 500 career goals, Joseph Woll’s return, & the team's ongoing injury concerns. Plus, Daily Faceoff's Matthew Barnaby drops by to dissect the Leafs' 4-4-1 start. #LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @theleafsnation401 SHOUTO...

The former NHLer & Daily Faceoff contributor joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down Toronto's twin bill with the Buffalo Sabres. He dished on Jake McCabe lowering the boom on both Bowen Byram & Alex Tuch. Additionally, Barnaby broke down what makes John Tavares great. In addition to that, we talked Atlantic Division and where the Leafs are at as they approach the 10 game mark...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down the latest from Leafs camp as Toronto gears up for a back-to-back with Buffalo. With Chris Tanev sidelined and Phil Myers set to make his season debut, the blue line is in flux. Morgan Rielly’s weekend status remains uncertain, & Nick Robertson looks likely to sit Friday night as a healthy scratch. Tune in for a full preview and what all this means fo...