Leafs Morning Take

Carter Hutton joined Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta to break down a chaotic weekend for the Maple Leafs. The former NHL netminder weighed in on Craig Berube’s pointed postgame comments following the 4-3 OT loss to Carolina—specifically the “we need a save” remark directed at Joseph Woll. Hutton offered a goalie’s perspective on whether that criticism was fair or if it crossed the line, and what...

Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips recap Fan Day festivities for the Toronto Maple Leafs as Troy Stecher's Bernese Mountain dog Phoebe steals the spotlight. They also dive into the latest on Auston Matthews, who underwent successful MCL surgery in New York, with a recovery timeline of approximately 12 weeks—and what it all means for Toronto moving forward. Additionally, the boys unpack Elliotte Frie...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down the Maple Leafs’ latest roster moves, including the signings of college free agents Vincent Borgesi and Brandon Buhr. They also dive into the decision to hand Artur Akhtyamov a 3-year extension and what it means for the organization moving forward. Plus, the boys discuss the latest from Leafs practice as Toronto gears up to host Carolina on Friday night....

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by veteran NHL head coach Pete DeBoer for an in-depth conversation on the state of the Maple Leafs. DeBoer breaks down what he believes has gone wrong in Toronto, weighs in on the Gudas/Matthews knee-on-knee incident and the team’s response, and backs Craig Berube’s handling of the situation. He also dives into the importance of accountability in today’s...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap Toronto's 3-1 home ice loss against the New York Islanders. Plus, the boys catch up with projected lottery pick and University of North Dakota defenseman Keaton Verhoeff to discuss his season, development, and what lies ahead. 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨 ➡️  / @theleafsnation401   SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Powered by @be...

Projected lottery pick and University of North Dakota blueliner Keaton Verhoeff joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down his journey and what lies ahead. Verhoeff kicked things off by reflecting on his NCAA season and how he’s evaluated his own play, while also looking ahead after his squad’s tough exit in the Frozen Faceoff semifinals. He also touched on his experience representing Ca...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill tee up a St. Patrick’s Day matchup as the Maple Leafs host the Islanders. The spotlight is on Hamilton native Matthew Schaefer, a lifelong Leafs fan who’s set to play his first NHL game in Toronto—with nearly 1,000 family members and friends expected in the building for the special moment. Plus, free agent NHL head coach Dean Evason stops by the show to share his th...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by veteran NHL head coach Dean Evason for a loaded conversation. Evason kicks things off by weighing in on the Radko Gudas suspension and the fallout from the knee-on-knee with Auston Matthews. He explains why he felt the punishment was light and shares his candid thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ initial lack of response—plus how he expects his own teams to h...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down an impressive weekend for the Maple Leafs. Despite being without their captain, Toronto picked up three of a possible four points, falling 3–2 in a shootout in Buffalo before bouncing back with a 4–2 win in Minnesota. The boys dive into the strong goaltending that powered the results, as Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz both delivered standout performances...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by veteran NHL head coach Peter Laviolette to break down the fallout from the Radko Gudas knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews. Laviolette weighs in on the incident itself, what he expects from his team in terms of a response when a superstar gets targeted, and his thoughts on the league handing Gudas a five-game suspension. The former Stanley Cup–winning...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6–4 win over the Anaheim Ducks, a victory that snapped their ugly eight-game losing streak and marked Toronto’s first win since February 3. The win came at a major cost, however, as Leafs captain Auston Matthews left the game in the second period following a controversial knee-on-knee collision with Radko Gudas. The boys break dow...

Future Hall of Fame pitcher Max Scherzer joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a wide-ranging conversation on his return to the Toronto Blue Jays and the mentality that’s made him one of the fiercest competitors in professional sports. Scherzer discusses whether it was always Toronto in free agency, revealing that several teams were interested before ultimately deciding to return. He also shar...

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta tee up the Maple Leafs’ home date with the Anaheim Ducks. It’s been a brutal stretch for Toronto, who have dropped eight straight games and haven’t tasted victory since February 3rd. Can they finally get back in the win column against the Pacific Division leaders? Additionally, Pagnotta also dishes on Toronto’s trade deadline fallout. How close were the Leafs to m...

Three-time Stanley Cup champion head coach Joel Quenneville joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill ahead of Anaheim Ducks visiting the Toronto Maple Leafs. Quenneville kicked things off by discussing what it’s been like returning to the NHL after a few years away and recently reaching the 1,000-win milestone behind the bench. He also shared the biggest lesson he’s learned about winning in this lea...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by 2003 Conn Smythe Trophy winner and former Maple Leaf J-S Giguere. First, Giggy weighs in on Toronto’s loss in Montreal, highlighting Joseph Woll’s sparkling performance. From there, the conversation shifts to the Leafs’ crease situation, where Giguere suggests the team actually has three formidable options moving forward—and that management could consi...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s 3–1 loss in Montreal as the Leafs’ skid hits eight straight games. Plus, former Leafs netminder Jean-Sébastien Giguère joins the show to talk about the crease in Toronto, Woll’s fantastic performance, and what needs to change for the Leafs moving forward. 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @theleafsnation401 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS...

Former Maple Leaf & TSN Hockey Analyst Frankie Corrado joined Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill to break down the current state of the Toronto Maple Leafs. First, he weighed in on the big Matthew Knies trade rumour after Nick Kypreos reported that the Leafs and Montreal Canadiens discussed a potential deal prior to the trade deadline. Corrado talked through the pros and cons of moving Knies right...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill tee up Toronto’s visit to Montreal as the Leafs look to snap their brutal seven-game losing streak. With the season spiralling, the boys break down the latest messaging out of Monday’s Leafs practice — where the belief internally is that the team can regroup, bounce back next season, and return to the playoffs. Plus, former Leaf and TSN hockey analyst Frankie Corrad...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down the fallout from the NHL Trade Deadline after the Toronto Maple Leafs were sellers for the first time in a decade. The boys recap Saturday night’s 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto's seventh straight loss. What's the plan? What now!? Plus, Steve Simmons from the Toronto Sun stops by to weigh in on the mess and the current state of the franchise...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons to break down the fallout from the Maple Leafs’ trade deadline and where the organization goes from here. Simmons weighs in on Toronto being sellers for the first time in a decade, why he believes the Leafs likely won’t finish bottom five (and could lose their first-round pick to Boston from the Carlo trade), and why...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down deadline day across the NHL, with a heavy focus on the Toronto Maple Leafs and their approach at the trade deadline. For the first time in a decade, the Leafs were sellers, signalling a major shift as the organization looks ahead to the final stretch of the season. The guys dissect Toronto’s moves, what they mean for the future, and why this team finds it...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by Brian Burke to break down the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Burke weighs in on Toronto’s handling of rookie Easton Cowan and explains what typically happens behind the scenes between a GM and coach during deadline week. The conversation stems from Craig Berube telling reporters there would be no “roster management” s...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 4-3 shootout loss in New Jersey. The defeat extends Toronto’s post-Olympic break struggles, as the Toronto Maple Leafs are now winless in five games (0-3-2). The guys discuss the team sitting Bobby McMann, Scott Laughton, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson for trade protection reasons ahead of the looming deadline, and what it could mean fo...

Three-time Stanley Cup champion Aaron Ward joined Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta for a candid, no-nonsense breakdown of the current state of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ward starts by analytically unpacking what life without Mitch Marner has meant for this group — from puck distribution to offensive identity and overall structure. Then, he puts himself in the GM chair and outlines exactly what he...

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta break down the latest trade buzz surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs as Friday’s 3 PM ET National Hockey League trade deadline inches closer by the hour. With speculation heating up and pressure mounting on Brad Treliving, the boys sift through what’s real, what’s noise, and what Toronto has to get done. They also tee up the Leafs’ visit to Newark to battle the Ne...