Leafs Morning Take

Long-time NHL head coach Gerard Gallant joined Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta to discuss his coaching future and the Leafs' vacancy. Firstly, Gallant provided an update on his health after stepping away from his coaching position in Shanghai due to health reasons back in January. He revealed he's feeling 100 percent and eager to get back behind an NHL bench. Gallant also reflected on his time i...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down all the Leafs-related chatter that emerged from Stanley Cup Final media day, including comments from Mitch Marner, Jack Eichel, Kelly McCrimmon, and others. They also react to locker cleanout day in Montreal, where the Leafs somehow found themselves part of the conversation once again. Meantime, the boys dissect the Toronto Marlies' 5-3 loss to Wilkes-Bar...

Penn State head coach Guy Gadowsky joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to talk all things Gavin McKenna. Fresh off the Maple Leafs winning the NHL Draft Lottery, Gadowsky shared his immediate reaction and explained why he believes Toronto would be the perfect fit for the projected first overall pick. He detailed the recruitment process that ultimately brought McKenna to Penn State and discussed...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill weigh in on the Stanley Cup Final matchup after Carolina steamrolled Montreal 6-1 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final to punch its ticket to the championship round. The boys also preview Game 3 of the AHL Eastern Conference Final as the Toronto Marlies look to grab a commanding 3-0 series lead over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Meanwhile, there was no shortage of Map...

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta react to Carolina’s dominant 4-0 Game 4 win over Montreal as the Hurricanes grabbed a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference Final. Plus, they dive into the Toronto Marlies’ impressive 4-2 win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in Game 1 of the Calder Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final. Also, Pagnotta shares the latest surrounding the Maple Leafs’ ongoing...

Hockey Hall of Famer Phil Housley joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to discuss his coaching future, what he's been up to since parting ways with the New York Rangers, and his brief stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs. To start, Housley touched on the added intrigue surrounding Toronto's head coaching vacancy now that the organization holds the first overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft. From...

Daily Faceoff Prospect Analyst Steven Ellis joined Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta to break down his latest top 100 NHL Draft rankings and everything surrounding the upcoming draft. The conversation started with Ivar Stenberg’s impressive showing at the World Championship and what it’s done for his stock. That said, Ellis still has Gavin McKenna atop his board and believes the Leafs should selec...

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta react to Carolina’s dominant 4-0 Game 4 win over Montreal as the Hurricanes grabbed a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference Final. Plus, they dive into the Toronto Marlies’ impressive 4-2 win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in Game 1 of the Calder Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Final. Also, Pagnotta shares the latest surrounding the Maple Leafs’ ongoing...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down a packed episode centered around Mitch Marner’s immediate impact in his first season with the Vegas Golden Knights. Vegas edged the Colorado Avalanche 2–1 in Game 4 to complete a four-game sweep in the Western Conference Final and punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final. The boys also react to the Eastern Conference Final matchup between the Montreal...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by pending UFA defenceman Troy Stecher. To start, Stecher discusses his trademark compete level and what he wanted to bring to the Maple Leafs after being claimed off waivers from Edmonton back in November. From there, he reflects on his overall experience in Toronto, calling it a “world class organization,” while admitting there’s plenty of uncertainty s...

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta break down Carolina’s 3-2 overtime win over Montreal in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final as the Hurricanes grabbed a 2-1 series lead. Additionally, they preview Game 4 of the Western Conference Final in Vegas, where the Golden Knights will look to complete the sweep of Colorado and punch their ticket to the third Stanley Cup Final in franchise history. Meant...

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta are joined by former Maple Leaf Michael Bunting, who's set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The Scarborough native discusses the upcoming free agent market, the NHL salary cap boom, and what he's hearing ahead of a massive summer around the league. Additionally, Bunting weighs in on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, his experience playing for Rod Brind'Amou...

Sid Seixeiro joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a jam-packed conversation covering everything from Mitch Marner’s dominant postseason run with Vegas to the nightmare Stanley Cup Final scenario Leafs fans are trying to avoid. To kick things off, Sid dissected Marner’s incredible showing in his first Stanley Cup Playoffs with the Golden Knights. Contrary to popular belief, he doesn’t think M...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down the latest from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the Vegas Golden Knights taking a commanding 3-0 series lead on Colorado, with Mitch Marner now just one win away from advancing to the Stanley Cup Final.  Plus, they weigh in on Easton Cowan’s clutch series-clinching goal against Cleveland, sending the Toronto Marlies to the Calder Cup Playoffs Eas...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap Montreal’s dominant 6-2 win over Carolina in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final and discuss whether the Canadiens are officially turning into a team of destiny. Additionally, they preview a pivotal Game 2 in the Western Conference Final between Colorado and Vegas as the Golden Knights look to grab a 2-0 series lead. Meantime, Mike Gillis dropped major insi...

SiriusXM NHL host Steve Kouleas stopped by for a brutally honest conversation about the current state of the Toronto Maple Leafs. In short, Kouleas believes the Leafs’ Stanley Cup window is officially closed — and that the organization should seriously consider a rebuild. He explained why he doesn’t see Toronto as a legitimate contender right now, what they can learn from the surprising playoff ru...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Vegas’ convincing 4-2 win over Colorado in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final, including what the Golden Knights did to take early control of the series. They also preview Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, as Montreal visits Carolina. Speaking of which, the guys then dive into a nightmare scenario for Maple Leafs fans: a potential Vegas-Montreal...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by former NHLer and current ESPN analyst Ray Ferraro. To begin, Ray weighs in on Mitch Marner's dominant postseason run, what’s changed in his game during these playoffs with Vegas, and the Golden Knights’ Game 1 victory over Colorado in the Western Conference Final. After some Conference Final chatter, the conversation shifts to the Maple Leafs and their...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by former NHLer and Morning Cuppa Hockey co-host Colby Cohen. To kick things off, Colby breaks down Toronto’s blue line and explains why he believes the Leafs need more puck movers on the back end — comparing their situation to what Philadelphia Flyers have built defensively. He also stresses the importance of properly slotting players like Jake McCabe al...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill dissect Vancouver's decision to move on from Adam Foote, and whether it effectively takes Manny Malhotra off the board for the Leafs' vacant head coaching position. Plus, they break down Jay Woodcroft as a potential fit in Toronto, and debate whether he could be the right guy to guide this group moving forward. Also, the guys weigh in on Chris Johnston’s reporting t...

DJ Smith joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a wide-ranging conversation. Firstly, he discussed his experience so far in Switzerland serving as an assistant coach for Team Canada at the World Championship. Along those lines, Smith talked about reconnecting with both Morgan Rielly and John Tavares, who are representing Canada at the tournament. Additionally, Smith reflected on how he’s evolv...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down a stunning Game 7 as Alex Newhook buried the overtime winner to send the Montreal Canadiens to the Eastern Conference Final. Plus, they discuss the he latest surrounding Toronto’s head coaching search and the Leafs granting the Edmonton Oilers permission to speak with Craig Berube. Plus, former Leafs assistant coach D.J. Smith — who could be in the mix fo...

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta weigh in on a Leafs fan’s worst nightmare: Montreal is now just one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Final, while Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights are headed to the Western Conference Final. Meanwhile, Pagnotta dishes on the early stages of Toronto’s coaching search and some names to keep an eye on. Plus, Medicine Hat Tigers head coach an...

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta are joined by Willie Desjardins to discuss the NHL coaching carousel and why the Toronto Maple Leafs job remains one of the league’s most coveted positions. Desjardins also dives deep on coaching projected superstar Gavin McKenna in Medicine Hat, explaining why McKenna’s elite vision separates him from the pack and how he believes the young phenom would handle the...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down John Chayka’s media availability following the firing of Craig Berube. The boys dissect the key takeaways from Chayka’s comments, what they could mean for the direction of the Toronto Maple Leafs, and identify some intriguing replacement candidates as the coaching search officially gets underway. Plus, veteran NHL bench boss Peter Laviolette stops by to d...