Leafs Morning Take

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap the Maple Leafs' 4-1 loss to the Islanders on Saturday before looking ahead to Monday's matchup against San Jose. Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, the first and second overall picks in June's draft, will face off in the NHL for the first time. It's the front end of a back-to-back, with Toronto visiting Matthew Knies and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. Plus, the boys discuss the latest on John Tavares' injury prognosis and where things stand with Chris Tanev. Also, they break down Elliotte Friedman's weekend reporting on the Leafs' trade stance. Toronto's reportedly only willing to part with premium assets if it can land a difference-maker on the back end.🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.👍🏼 Coca Cola👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼 Mauril : Download on iOS | Download on Android | mauril.ca This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Mauril, developed by CBC/Radio-Canada.👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin Biron joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to dissect Toronto’s ugly 5-4 OT loss to Buffalo. Biron weighs in on Jim Hiller’s decision to bench Gavin McKenna for the entire second half of the game, why he isn’t a fan of how the Leafs are utilizing the No. 1 overall pick, and what led to Toronto’s third-period collapse. Plus, they discuss Sergei Bobrovsky’s performance, how the Leafs will manage without Chris Tanev and John Tavares, and Kirill Marchenko’s hat trick.🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.👍🏼 Coca Cola👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Leaf and current Toronto Marlies head coach Steve Sullivan joins Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill to discuss the Marlies’ 3-1-0 start, the importance of alignment between the AHL and NHL clubs, and putting his own stamp on a team coming off a Calder Cup championship. Plus, Sullivan reflects on working with the Leafs’ power play last season following Marc Savard’s departure, shares his thoughts on prospect Ben Danford’s development and injury status, and raves about Gavin McKenna’s confidence and abilities. He also discusses Artur Aktyamov’s potential as Toronto’s goalie of the future and what it’s like to be reunited with former teammate Mats Sundin in the Leafs organization.🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.👍🏼 Coca Cola👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips recap Toronto’s 5-4 loss in Utah as the Leafs wrapped up their three-game road trip with a 1-1-1 record. Successful trip? Plus, the boys look ahead to Toronto’s upcoming three-game homestand. Also, Paul Bissonnette aka BIZ NASTY drops by, too!🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.👍🏼 Coca Cola👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼 Mauril : Download on iOS | Download on Android | mauril.ca This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Mauril, developed by CBC/Radio-Canada.👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill sift through the news and notes from Thanksgiving weekend for the Maple Leafs, including Toronto’s 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. However, the victory came at a cost, as Chris Tanev suffered an upper-body injury and was placed on IR. Meantime, the boys preview the third and final stop of the road trip as the Leafs visit Utah. Plus, SiriusXM NHL Network Radio host Steve Kouleas joins the show!🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.👍🏼 Coca Cola👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼 Mauril : Download on iOS | Download on Android | mauril.ca This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Mauril, developed by CBC/Radio-Canada. 👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips recap and dissect Toronto’s frustrating 4-3 shootout loss to the Vegas Golden Knights after the Leafs blew a 3-0 lead. The boys break down what went wrong, Sergei Bobrovsky’s stellar performance, and the injury concerns surrounding Oliver Ekman-Larsson, who left the game in the third period after taking a big hit from Jeremy Lauzon. Plus, the fellas look ahead to Saturday night’s showdown in Denver as the Leafs prepare to take on Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche. Former Leaf and current Avalanche analyst John-Michael Liles joins the show to preview the matchup and discuss what Toronto can expect against one of the NHL’s top teams.🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.👍🏼 Coca Cola👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill preview the Maple Leafs’ visit to Vegas, the first game of a daunting three-game road trip. The boys discuss the vibes being sky-high after Toronto’s thrilling OT win over Nashville and what the Leafs need to do to carry that momentum into Vegas. They also dive into Gavin McKenna’s impressive outing and whether the young star can eventually become Toronto’s long-term replacement for Mitch Marner. Speaking of Marner, the Leafs are facing their longtime star for the third time since he left Toronto in free agency in 2025 to join the Golden Knights. Is the Marner storyline finally dead, or is there still something to it? Plus, longtime NHL bench boss and former Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant drops by to preview the matchup and share his thoughts on the Leafs. And, of course, buckle up for another edition of JAY OR NAY, where Rosie blind-ranks Maple Leafs fashion.🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.👍🏼 Coca Cola👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap Toronto’s thrilling 5-4 overtime victory over Nashville. Auston Matthews played the hero, scoring the OT winner while finishing the night with a goal and three assists. Gavin McKenna also delivered a milestone performance, recording his first NHL goal and point. The boys break down the wild night, Matthews’ huge performance, McKenna’s first NHL goal, and what this win means for the Leafs as they head out on the road for three difficult games in a row. 🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.👍🏼 Coca Cola👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Cuthbert joins Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta to break down the Maple Leafs through three games. First, Cuthbert weighs in on Gavin McKenna taking the option on Sunday’s optional skate, explaining why he’s not concerned about the rookie and believes John Tavares can help show him the right way to handle the grind of an NHL season.Then, Cuthbert assesses Toronto’s start, calling the second period against Ottawa perhaps the best they’ve played this season — while labeling the third their worst. He also gives his thoughts on Sergei Bobrovsky’s solid start between the pipes and the McKenna-Tavares-Nylander trio, urging Leafs fans to give the line some time to find its chemistry.Plus, Cuthbert makes an intriguing comparison for Kirill Marchenko, pointing to Martin Necas’ jump from Carolina to Colorado as an example of how a player can level up in a new environment. Could Marchenko do the same in Toronto?🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.👍🏼 Coca Cola👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/ 👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/ Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill welcome TSN Hockey Analyst Cheryl Pounder to break down the Maple Leafs through their first three games of the season. Pounder explains why she likes the Kirill Marchenko trade and why she believes he’s arguably been Toronto’s best player so far.Plus, she weighs in on the McKenna-Tavares-Nylander line, whether she’d like to see Gavin McKenna alongside Auston Matthews, and the optics surrounding McKenna skipping optional skates and skills sessions. Pounder also discusses the influence of John Tavares, potential line-combination changes, and why she’d be aggressive in upgrading the Leafs’ blue line — specifically adding more foot speed and mobility.Finally, Pounder gives her early thoughts on Sergei Bobrovsky and the Leafs’ crease.🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.👍🏼 Coca ColaReach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two-time Stanley Cup champion and longtime Senators head coach Jacques Martin joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to discuss the Battle of Ontario, the Leafs’ offseason, and much more.Martin reflected on the rivalry and what has made the Battle of Ontario so special over the years, joking that he was on the wrong end of a few of them. He also praised Toronto’s offseason improvements, giving John Chayka and company plenty of credit for upgrading the team’s depth, particularly on the third and fourth lines, while also addressing the goaltending.Martin also discussed Daniel Alfredsson joining the Leafs, including his connection with Mats Sundin and the opportunity to take on a greater role in Toronto than he had in Ottawa.Plus, Martin weighed in on the Kirill Marchenko-Matthew Knies blockbuster, Gavin McKenna’s impressive start to his NHL career, and why McKenna’s development needs to be monitored closely. He compared the situation to Marian Hossa’s NHL debut, when Hossa played seven games before returning to junior.Finally, Martin shared his thoughts on the Sergei Bobrovsky-Anthony Stolarz tandem before reflecting on his retirement and what he plans to do with his newfound free time.Hint: He’ll be watching a lot of hockey.🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.👍🏼 Coca ColaReach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta recap Toronto’s 2-1 win over the New York Islanders — win No. 1 of the Jim Hiller era. Anthony Stolarz was solid between the pipes with 26 saves, while Easton Cowan led the way offensively with a goal and an assist. Plus, Pagnotta dishes on what else the Leafs could be up to on the trade market — hint: they may be looking to add some help on defence. Meantime, Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell drops by to discuss the blockbuster Marchenko-Knies deal, and how it all came together. Also, ahead of Saturday night’s Battle of Ontario opener, Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green joins the show to tee up the big matchup, too.🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.👍🏼 Coca ColaReach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in the season opener. The boys break down all the big storylines from the opener, including Raddysh’s turbulent debut, McKenna’s first taste of NHL action, Marchenko’s impact, and Nylander’s two-goal performance. Plus, the Leafs may not be done making aggressive moves. On Tuesday night’s edition of TSN’s Insider Trading, Chris Johnston reported that Toronto could still be active in the trade market. Nick & Jay discuss the possibility of the Leafs targeting Carolina Hurricanes RFA Alex Nikishin. Finally, the boys look ahead to the second half of the back-to-back, as Toronto welcomes Matias Maccelli and the New York Islanders to Scotiabank Arena.🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.👍🏼 Coca ColaReach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.