Leafs Morning Take

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down another brutal night for the Maple Leafs, recapping Toronto’s 5–2 loss in Seattle to open a four-game road trip ahead of the Olympic break. The Leafs are now winless in six, sitting ten points out of a playoff spot with just twenty-eight games remaining — so yeah, the conversation turns to sell mode. The boys also tee up Saturday night’s matchup in Vancou...

Former Maple Leafs GM and longtime NHL broadcaster Gord Stellick joined Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill to break down the current state of the Leafs. Stellick opened with his reaction to the loss in Seattle and his surprise at where this team finds itself right now. From there, the conversation turned to the blame game—and whether everything should be on the table, including the possibility of movin...

2009 Stanley Cup–winning head coach Dan Bylsma joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to weigh in on a listless Maple Leafs team searching for answers. Bylsma put himself in Craig Berube’s shoes , detailing how he would approach Toronto’s matchup in Seattle following an ugly 0-4-1 homestand . With 29 games left and the Leafs sitting eight points out of a playoff spot , the pressure is mounting — a...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill set the stage as the slumping Maple Leafs visit Seattle to kick off their four-game road trip ahead of the Olympic break. Toronto has dropped five straight games and now finds itself eight points out of a playoff spot with time running out and the pressure mounting. Plus, 2009 Stanley Cup–winning head coach Dan Bylsma joins the show to offer his perspective on the L...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down another ugly night in Toronto as the Leafs cough up a 7–4 loss to Buffalo to close out a winless five-game homestand (0-4-1). With the dust settling, Toronto now sits eight points out of a playoff spot with 29 games remaining, and the pressure is boiling over. Postgame, head coach Craig Berube didn’t mince words, calling out the team’s defensive play and...

Former NHL goaltender and Daily Faceoff’s Carter Hutton joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down Toronto’s ugly 7–4 loss to Buffalo. Hutton weighs in on Craig Berube’s pointed post-game comments calling out the team defence and goaltending, and explains how he would’ve handled that message if he were Joseph Woll. Hutts also dives into the current state of the Leafs’ crease, touching on...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill preview the final game of Toronto's 5-game homestand as the slumping Leafs take on the red-hot Buffalo Sabres. Toronto has managed just 1 point through the first four games (0-3-1) of the homestand. Plus, the boys weigh in on William Nylander being fined $5,000 for flipping the bird to the camera during Sunday’s broadcast. Additionally, former NHLer Matthew Barnaby...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by former NHLer Matthew Barnaby — and he shows up with scorching hot takes. Barnaby flat-out proclaims the Maple Leafs aren’t winning a Stanley Cup with Auston Matthews as their captain, questioning the team’s work ethic and labeling their on-ice identity as, “we’re lazy.” He compares Toronto to teams like Florida and Colorado, organizations that pride th...

Nick Alberga and David Pagnotta break down a disastrous weekend for the Toronto Maple Leafs. It started with a 6–3 embarrassment on Friday night as Mitch Marner returned to Toronto, and ended with the Leafs getting out-matched 4–1 by Colorado, the NHL’s top team. With 30 games remaining, Toronto now sits five points out of a playoff spot. Are the Leafs cooked? The boys debate just how dire things...

Dave McCarthy, who covers the Toronto Maple Leafs for NHL.com , joined Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta to unpack an ugly weekend for the Maple Leafs. The boys start with William Nylander flipping off the camera during Sunday’s broadcast and what it says about where this team is at right now. Have the Leafs run out of gas — and is the season still salvageable? McCarthy then weighs in on the quest...

Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips tee up the most anticipated game of the season as Mitch Marner makes his return to Scotiabank Arena, with the Toronto Maple Leafs set to host the Vegas Golden Knights. The boys dive into the emotions, storylines, and stakes surrounding Marner’s homecoming, plus what to expect on the ice. Later, Dan Riccio, co-host of OFF THE ROSTER, joins the show to help preview t...

Dan Riccio, co-host of OFF THE ROSTER , joined Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips to preview the most anticipated regular-season game of the year as Mitch Marner returns to Scotiabank Arena for the first time since leaving Toronto. The boys tee up the emotional homecoming, break down the Leafs–Golden Knights matchup, and discuss what to expect from Marner on a massive night in Toronto. #LeafsForever...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap Toronto’s 2–1 overtime loss to Detroit, as the Maple Leafs finish the season series 0-2-2 against the Red Wings, collecting just 2 of a possible 8 points. Plus, concern on the blue line as Oliver Ekman-Larsson exits early in the first period with a lower-body injury — the boys react to the situation and discuss the potential ripple effects moving forward. Also...

TSN Leafs reporter Mark Masters joined Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill to dissect Toronto’s 2–1 overtime loss to Detroit and tee up Mitch Marner’s return to Scotiabank Arena on Friday night. Masters discussed the tone around the team following the loss, along with Toronto’s growing injury concerns. Oliver Ekman-Larsson left the game early with a lower-body injury and is expected to miss time, while...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill preview game two of a five-game homestand as the Maple Leafs host the Detroit Red Wings. Toronto looks to bounce back after an ugly 6–3 loss to Minnesota in the homestand opener, while Detroit enters having won all three previous meetings between the clubs this season. Plus, TSN’s Darren Dreger reignited the Nazem Kadri-to-Toronto conversation on Tuesday night, and...

Former Maple Leaf Shawn Matthias joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill on the show. Matthias opened with a player’s perspective on how teams reset after an ugly loss like Toronto’s clunker against Minnesota on Monday night, breaking down the dreaded first game back after a road trip and why it’s such a challenge for players. The Mississauga native then reflected on living out a boyhood dream with...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap Toronto’s ugly 6–3 loss on home ice to Minnesota in the dreaded first game back from a road trip. The defeat marks the Leafs’ first loss at Scotiabank Arena since December 13th. Plus, with Detroit rolling into town Wednesday night, the boys catch up with former Maple Leaf and current Red Wing James van Riemsdyk — hear/watch that full interview. #LeafsForever #...

Former Maple Leaf and current Detroit Red Wing James van Riemsdyk joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a wide-ranging conversation. JVR breaks down his patented between-the-legs goal against James Reimer, his strong season in Detroit, and what’s clicked for the Red Wings as they sit second in the Atlantic Division. He also dives into the tight Eastern Conference playoff race, the Toronto spot...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s thrilling come-from-behind 4–3 OT win in Winnipeg, capped by Max Domi’s OT heroics, as the Leafs wrap up their four-game road trip 2-1-1. The boys also turn the page and look ahead, previewing a big home date with Minnesota as Toronto opens a crucial five-game homestand at Scotiabank Arena. #LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs N...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap a wild night in Vegas as the Maple Leafs drop a 6–5 overtime decision to the Golden Knights. Jack Eichel buried the OT winner, while Mitch Marner picked up two assists in his first game against Toronto. The Leafs had chances to close it out but squandered three different two-goal leads along the way. The boys also look ahead to the fourth and final stop of the...

Former Toronto Maple Leaf and current Winnipeg Jet Luke Schenn joined Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill to discuss the Jets’ recent surge, his connection with Mitch Marner, and what comes next after hockey, ahead of a matchup with his former team. #LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @theleafsnation401 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatev...

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta preview Game 3 of Toronto’s four-game road trip as the Leafs are in Vegas to take on the Golden Knights in one of the most anticipated games of their regular-season slate. It marks the first-ever matchup between the Leafs and Mitch Marner, while Nicolas Roy, acquired by Toronto in the Marner sign-and-trade with Vegas, returns to T-Mobile Arena for the first time a...

The WWE/NHL on TNT Reporter/ Massive Leafs fan Jackie Redmond joined Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta ahead of the Leafs' first meeting with Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights. #LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @theleafsnation401 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap the Maple Leafs’ ugly 6-1 loss in Utah — a classic letdown performance following Monday night’s emotional OT win in Colorado. It marked Toronto’s first regulation loss since December 21st, snapping their 10-game point streak in the process. What went wrong, why the energy wasn’t there, and how concerning is the post-Denver drop-off? Plus, Spittin’ Chiclets co-...

Former NHLer and Spittin’ Chiclets co-host Ryan Whitney joined Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill to break down the Leafs’ letdown in Utah following their emotional overtime win in Denver, and what that kind of spot feels like as a player. Whit also weighs in on Toronto’s 8-1-2 run and whether he’s buying into the surge. The guys discuss a potential Dougie Hamilton fit in Toronto, preview the Leafs’ fi...