Leafs Morning Take

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down the opening few days of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, highlighting early storylines, surprises, and what’s already jumping off the page. They also weigh in on the latest surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs front office, as the organization advances to the finalist stage of its GM search—with a decision potentially coming sooner rather than later. They also sh...

TSN Leafs reporter Mark Masters joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a wide-ranging conversation. Masters kicks things off by grading Easton Cowan’s rookie season before diving into the surreal reality of the Leafs missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade—something that still feels strange around the organization. He shares his perspective from locker clean-out day, the overall vib...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill react to the latest buzz out of Toronto that has Mats Sundin connected to a potential role within the Maple Leafs’ new management structure. What could that mean for the direction of the franchise, and how involved might the former captain be? They also weigh in on Sunny Mehta, who was believed to be on Toronto’s radar, ultimately landing with the New Jersey Devils...

David Alter of The Hockey News joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down a busy stretch around the Maple Leafs. He opened up on what it’s like covering William Nylander on a daily basis—and whether there’s any fatigue that comes with the star winger’s personality and approach. From there, Alter shared his biggest takeaways from locker cleanout day, with a particular focus on Auston Matt...

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta kick off the post-mortem on a disastrous 2025–26 Maple Leafs season following Toronto’s 3-1 loss to Ottawa in Game 82. With the curtain officially down, the guys start dissecting what went wrong, from roster construction to organizational dysfunction, while taking a hard look at Keith Pelley’s role in the chaos. They also dive into the biggest takeaways from locke...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill tee up Game 82 as the Toronto Maple Leafs close out a brutal, disappointing season with a visit to Ottawa. With plenty of uncertainty surrounding the organization, the guys dive into what could potentially be Craig Berube’s final game behind the bench—and possibly Morgan Rielly’s last game in blue and white as well. It’s also the end of an era in the broadcast booth...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill caught up with Bo Groulx for an in-depth conversation as the Marlies gear up for the playoffs. Groulx kicks things off with a status check on the team before reflecting on his emotional NHL call-up earlier this season — including who he called first and what the moment meant after nearly 700 days between games. He looks back on his 13-game stint with the Leafs, what...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down a wild 6-5 loss to Dallas in Toronto’s home finale, a chaotic back-and-forth game that perfectly sums up this rollercoaster season. With the defeat, the Leafs remain in the NHL’s bottom five, so the guys dive into the latest on the tank watch and what it all means moving forward. Plus, it was an emotional night at Scotiabank Arena as legendary voice Joe B...

Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill are joined by legendary voice Joe Bowen following an emotional final home broadcast. Bowen reflects on the significance of the night, the weight of calling his “lasts,” and the journey that defined his iconic career. He shares stories from his long-time partnership with Jim Ralph and discusses traveling again for the season finale after years away. Bowen also offers t...

Nick Alberga & guest co-host Bruce Boudreau break down the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6-2 loss to the Florida Panthers. Also, the boys look ahead to the home finale against the Dallas Stars, while also diving into the latest buzz surrounding the Leafs’ GM search, injury updates, and where things stand in the race to the bottom of the standings. Plus, former Leafs GM and longtime NHL broadcaster Gord...

Gord Stellick joins Nick Alberga and guest co-host Bruce Boudreau for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of the Maple Leafs. Gordo dives into the debate around the most disappointing Leaf this season before breaking down Toronto’s “impressive loss” to a watered-down Florida Panthers lineup. He also explains why he’s wary of the Leafs landing a top-five pick this year, citing the risk tied to...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down another rough night for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who dropped a 5-3 decision on Long Island despite a valiant 39-save effort from rookie netminder Artur Akhtyamov in his first NHL start. The guys discuss how the Leafs once again left their goalie out to dry and what it says about the current state of this team. Looking ahead, they tee up a massive (and iro...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by former NHL head coach & GM Doug MacLean for an in-depth, no-nonsense breakdown of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ current situation—both on and off the ice. MacLean dives right in on the state of the franchise, stressing that hiring the right general manager is the most critical decision facing the organization. He pushes back on the overreliance of analy...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down a brutal night for the Maple Leafs, falling 4-0 to the Washington Capitals in a game overshadowed by injuries to Anthony Stolarz, Brandon Carlo, and Dakota Joshua. Additionally, they also tee up the second half of the back-to-back as the Leafs head to Long Island to take on the Islanders in Pete DeBoer’s debut behind the bench. Artur Akhtyamov will make h...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by former Maple Leaf and TSN Hockey analyst Mike Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation on all things Toronto. To start, MJ weighs in on Anthony Stolarz’s latest injury and what it could mean for both his trade value and the Leafs’ short- and long-term outlook. From there, he discusses Artur Akhtyamov getting set to make his first NHL start on Long Islan...

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta tee up Toronto’s home date with Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals, a game that could potentially mark Ovechkin’s final visit to Scotiabank Arena. Pagnotta also provides the latest intel on the Maple Leafs’ ongoing GM search, with names continuing to surface and the process beginning to take shape. Plus, Don Granato stops by ahead of coaching Team USA at th...

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta are joined by Don Granato, who’s set to coach Team USA at the upcoming Men’s World Championship. Granato kicks things off by detailing how the opportunity came together and what the experience means to him. From there, he dives into the player selection process and the role scouts play in building out the roster. Naturally, the conversation shifts to the Toronto M...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill react to bet365 releasing betting odds for the next Toronto Maple Leafs GM, with Sunny Mehta emerging as the early clubhouse favourite at +225. The boys break down what makes Mehta a serious contender and what his potential hire could mean for the direction of the organization. Additionally, they dive into the latest from Leafs practice as Toronto gears up to host W...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by longtime NHL bench boss and noted Leafs fan Bruce Boudreau to break down the chaos surrounding the organization. Boudreau doesn’t hold back—starting with his thoughts on Keith Pelley’s reported micromanaging and just how unusual it must’ve been having him in the room during trade deadline discussions. He also weighs in on Pelley’s recent press conferen...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down a wild one in Los Angeles, where the Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a chaotic 7–6 overtime decision to the Los Angeles Kings. Off the ice, the coaching and front office carousel continues to spin. The New York Islanders scooped up Peter DeBoer—a name heavily linked to Toronto all season—while Elliotte Friedman connected Sunny Mehta to the Leafs’ growing list...

TSN Hockey analyst Craig Button joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of the Maple Leafs. To kick things off, Button weighed in on Toronto’s reluctance to tank — a stance Rosehill called “inexcusable,” with Button in full agreement. The trio also discussed the strategic approach taken by the Florida Panthers, and why short-term pain can sometimes lead...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill dive into the latest surrounding William Nylander’s future in Toronto after his candid comments to The Athletic’s Jonas Siegel, making it clear he wants to stay—so long as the organization opts for a retool rather than a full rebuild. The guys break down what that could mean for the direction of the franchise and how it impacts the core moving forward. They also tak...

Jeff Marek, host of The Sheet , joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down what’s next for the Maple Leafs as their pivotal GM search begins. Marek weighed in on Keith Pelley’s press conference, acknowledging the heavy use of corporate language while noting that it aligns with Pelley's business-first background. He suggested the presser may have doubled as a feeler—an opportunity for MLS...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Keith Pelley’s headline-making press conference following the dismissal of Brad Treliving. They dive into what stood out most from Pelley’s comments, read between the lines on the reasoning behind the move, and debate whether the Leafs are truly headed in a right direction. Plus, long-time NHL broadcaster John Shannon stops by to share his perspective on...

John Shannon of 100% Hockey joins Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill for a loaded conversation on the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Shannon breaks down Keith Pelley’s messaging following the dismissal of Brad Treliving, offering insight into what was really said—and what it all means moving forward. With a strong understanding of Pelley, Shannon shares what kind of leader he is, what he values, an...