Leafs Morning Take

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap Toronto’s 5-4 win over the New York Rangers. Troy Stecher netted the late winner, while Brandon Duhaime recorded the first three-point game of his career as the Leafs’ fourth line combined for two goals and five assists.

Plus, former NHLer and host of The Sean Avery Show, Sean Avery, stops by. The boys also preview Toronto’s visit to Edmonton, and buckle up for another edition of JAY or NAY!

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Former NHLer and host of The Sean Avery Show, Sean Avery joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down Toronto’s 5-4 win over the New York Rangers. Avery loved the passion and energy on display, highlighting Easton Cowan’s impressive start, Troy Stecher’s late winner, and the bench’s electric reaction. Plus, the boys discuss the impact of Toronto’s fourth line of Brandon Duhaime, Pius Suter—sorry, Pius Sissons— and Zack MacEwen, Auston Matthews’ hot start, and the unsung heroes stepping up. Avery also weighs in on the blockbuster Matthew Knies-Kirill Marchenko trade, the positive vibes surrounding Mats...

Nick Alberga & Matt Larkin preview Toronto’s home tilt with the New York Rangers. Backstopped by surprise rookie netminder Dylan Garand, New York is off to a strong 7-3-1 start. Meanwhile, the Leafs have bounced back with consecutive wins after dropping three straight. The boys discuss whether the extra rest will benefit 38-year-old Sergei Bobrovsky, who’s expected to get the start, as Toronto looks to head into its four-game Western road trip on a high note.

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Former Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down Toronto’s impressive 6-2 win over Columbus. Evason raves about the Leafs’ offseason additions, including Colton Sissons, Brandon Duhaime, Nick Paul and Vinni Lettieri, declaring, “I would be excited if I were a Leafs fan.” Plus, he opens up about Columbus’ cold reception for former teammate Kirill Marchenko, what Marchenko needs to do to reach his full potential, and why he believes both sides won the Matthew Knies blockbuster. Evason also discusses Auston Matthews’ elite compete level, Easton Cowan’s fantastic performance, Toronto’s penalty kill, fi...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap the Maple Leafs’ emphatic 6-2 beatdown of the Columbus Blue Jackets! Kirill Marchenko made his return to Columbus count, while Easton Cowan continued his breakout start with a goal and two assists. Auston Matthews also chipped in with his fifth multi-point effort of the young season.

Plus, former Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason joins the show to break down Toronto’s dominant performance, Marchenko’s return, and the Leafs’ impressive start to the season.

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NHL Insider David Pagnotta joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down the Leafs' 3-1 win over San Jose, Auston Matthews' renewed swagger, and whether Gavin McKenna could play a role in keeping the captain in Toronto long term. Plus, Pagnotta weighs in on the Matthew Knies trade, Toronto's ongoing search for a top-four defenceman, and which assets could be in play. The boys also debate Simon Edvinsson's value, whether Anthony Stolarz could be moved, and what it might cost to land Calgary's Zach Whitecloud.

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Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap Toronto’s 3-1 win over San Jose. After calling for more emotion and urgency earlier in the day, Auston Matthews answered the call with a goal and two assists. Plus, Gavin McKenna notched his first career game-winning goal, getting the better of No. 2 overall pick Ivar Stenberg in their first NHL showdown.

NHL insider David Pagnotta drops by to break down the win and dish on what could be percolating on the trade market for the Leafs. Meantime, the boys look ahead to the second half of Toronto’s back-to-back as Kiri...

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...

Former Maple Leafs forward and current New York Islanders assistant to the GM Matt Martin joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to discuss his transition from the ice to the front office and why he believes it will take Toronto time to adjust amid significant organizational turnover. Martin shares his thoughts on Jim Hiller, Gavin McKenna’s development, and Auston Matthews’ strong start to the season, saying the Leafs captain “looks every bit himself this year.”

Plus, Martin raves about Matthew Schaefer, last season’s Calder Trophy winner who lives with Martin and his family, discusses John Tavares’ l...

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.

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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...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill react to the news that Chris Tanev is considered week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Plus, they preview the first of three straight games on home ice as the Toronto Maple Leafs welcome the Buffalo Sabres to town. And former Leaf and current Toronto Marlies head coach Steve Sullivan stops by to discuss his team's start to the season, Ben Danford's injury status, and more!

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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!

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Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips are joined by Spittin' Chiclets and NHL on TNT personality Paul Bissonnette to break down the Maple Leafs' 3-3-1 start and more why he's denounced his fandom following John Chayka's arrival in Toronto. Biz dishes on Auston Matthews' resurgence, including his improved foot speed, usage, health and the Leafs' efforts to surround their captain with better talent. Plus, is Toronto a legitimate contender or simply an entertaining team? Biz weighs in on the blue-line concerns following Chris Tanev's injury, whether an aggressive GM could target a big-name defenceman like Zach Werenski at the trade...

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!

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Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by Steve Kouleas, host of The Power Play on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, to discuss the latest around the Maple Leafs.

Kouleas sounds the alarm on Chris Tanev’s latest injury, explaining why he believes Toronto needs to make a move to address its blue-line concerns. Plus, he raves about Gavin McKenna’s emergence, discusses John Tavares’ importance, and breaks down the encouraging play of Auston Matthews and William Nylander. The boys also dive into the give-a-rip meter, Easton Cowan’s ceiling, and Kouleas’ thoughts on the Kirill Marchenko trade. After a ro...

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 pre...

Former Maple Leaf and current Colorado Avalanche TV colour analyst John-Michael Liles joins Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips to preview Saturday night's showdown in Denver. Liles discusses Auston Matthews' electric start to the season and why the Leafs captain looks like a different player, plus Toronto's offseason overhaul and his love for the Sergei Bobrovsky acquisition. (“I love the Bobrovsky pick up.”) Additionally, Liles dives into Nathan MacKinnon's relentless hunger to win, the importance of Gabe Landeskog to Colorado, and Morgan Rielly's longevity in Toronto. Liles was Rielly's teammate during the defenceman's rookie season, giving him a unique perspective on the...

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 Gold...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill welcome Gerard Gallant to Leafs Morning Take to tee up Toronto's visit to Vegas. Gallant weighs in on Auston Matthews' dominant four-point performance against Nashville, calling the Leafs captain outstanding, before offering his thoughts on Gavin McKenna and the patience required for a young player to find his footing in Toronto.

Gallant draws comparisons between McKenna's situation and his experience coaching Alexis Lafreniere with the Rangers, emphasizing the importance of communication, confidence and allowing young players time to develop. He also discusses whether coaching McKenna in the Toronto market requires a different...

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.

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Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta preview Toronto’s home date with Nashville — the fourth and final game of the Leafs’ season-opening homestand. Is this a sneaky big game for Toronto with a daunting Vegas-Colorado-Utah road trip looming? The boys discuss the importance of Tuesday night’s matchup, Gavin McKenna, John Tavares, and the latest on Toronto’s search for defensive help. Plus, legendary play-by-play voice Chris Cuthbert drops by to share what he’s seen from the Leafs through their first three games.

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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...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap Toronto's 3-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. The boys discuss John Tavares' foot-speed issues and whether Jim Hiller may need to break up the McKenna-Tavares-Nylander trio. Plus, they dish on the latest from Leafs practice as Toronto prepares for Tuesday night's home date with the Nashville Predators. Also, TSN Hockey Analyst Cheryl Pounder drops by.

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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 Leaf...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill discuss Matthew Knies’ monster two-goal, one-assist performance in his Columbus Blue Jackets debut. Then, they dive into the latest news and notes from Leafs practice as Toronto prepares for Round 1 of the Battle of Ontario. Plus, they discuss Jake McCabe narrowly avoiding a serious injury in the season opener. Recently retired NHL coach Jacques Martin, who has seen his fair share of Battle of Ontario matchups, also drops by. And finally, the boys debut the first-ever edition of JAY or NAY, where Rosie breaks down and analyzes some Leafs-related fashion.

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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 d...

Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green joins Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta ahead of Saturday night’s season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Green discusses the excitement surrounding the start of the season, Ottawa’s injury concerns, and naming Thomas Chabot captain.

He also weighs in on Daniel Alfredsson facing the Senators for the first time since joining the Leafs’ coaching staff, saying, “I want nothing but the best for him personally. I can't say that about the team he's coaching for.”

Plus, Green reacts to the league-wide buzz surrounding the Kirill Marchenko trade and...

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 Sat...

Don Waddell, President of Hockey Operations & GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets, joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a behind-the-scenes look at how the Matthew Knies–Kirill Marchenko blockbuster came together.

Waddell details when the Leafs first entered the equation, Columbus’ read on Knies, what it’s like being an NHL GM in 2026, and what it was like negotiating with John Chayka. Plus, Waddell reveals whether he’s more of a caller or a texter — and explains why he can’t stand the infamous 👍 emoji, despite how often it gets sent around the NHL.

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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.

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Former Montreal Canadiens captain and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Pacioretty joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill ahead of the season opener to discuss the rivalry, his time in Toronto, the blockbuster Matthew Knies/Kirill Marchenko trade, and the current Leafs roster.

Pacioretty opens up about what makes the Toronto-Montreal rivalry so unique and how different his experiences were playing for both sides. He jokes about going from being the captain in Montreal to being in and out of the lineup during his final season with the Leafs.

He also weighs in on the...

Dan Milstein, agent for Kirill Marchenko, joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down his client's blockbuster trade to Toronto and six-year, $75 million contract extension.

First, Milstein provides an update on whether Marchenko will make his Maple Leafs debut in the season opener, revealing that the team is working through immigration paperwork and there’s a good chance he’ll play.

Milstein then takes us through the timeline of the trade, revealing that everything came together quickly and that Columbus GM Don Waddell gave Marchenko’s camp permission to speak with Toronto at approx...

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill preview the Maple Leafs’ season opener against Montreal, just hours after John Chayka pulled off a huge move, sending Matthew Knies to Columbus in a deal that landed Kirill Marchenko in Toronto.

The boys set the scene for opening night, break down the blockbuster trade and discuss what Marchenko brings to Toronto. Plus, Dan Milstein, Marchenko's agent drops by to dish on the trade. Also, Max Pacioretty, who played for both the Leafs and Canadiens, stops by ahead of the opener, too.

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Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips get set for the Maple Leafs’ season opener against Montreal, breaking down the latest news and notes out of Toronto one sleep before the puck drops. The boys dive into Toronto officially signing Nick Blankenburg to a one-year deal, Nick Paul returning to practice, and Dakota Joshua rejoining the main group.

Plus, Nick & Zack break down the Leafs-related betting market ahead of the 2026-27 season, looking at team odds for the playoffs, points, Atlantic Division and Stanley Cup, along with player futures and the awards market — with a heavy focus on the Mapl...

Bruce Boudreau joins Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips ahead of the Leafs' season opener against the Montreal Canadiens. First, Boudreau breaks down Toronto's bottom six and what he needs to see from that group, emphasizing the importance of being able to play responsible defence.

Boudreau also revisits his offseason skepticism about the Leafs making the playoffs, explaining why he expects Toronto to be in a dogfight to get into the postseason in a loaded Atlantic Division.

Plus, Boudreau shares his expectations for Gavin McKenna, including why he believes the rookie can be a 60-plus-point...

Projected No. 1 overall pick Landon DuPont joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill as he gets set to begin his first NCAA season with the Michigan Wolverines.

DuPont discussed his decision to make the jump from the WHL to the NCAA, explaining why the opportunity to play against older competition was a major factor in his decision. He also talked about the defencemen he studies and tries to model his game after, including Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar, Jaccob Slavin and Ottawa’s Jake Sanderson.

The conversation also touched on Gavin McKenna, who DuPont was able to...

Mark Masters, TSN Leafs Reporter, joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to take a deep dive into the latest surrounding the Maple Leafs.

Masters kicked things off by sharing his thoughts on Toronto’s Arizona retreat, explaining why he doesn’t mind the unconventional approach and believes it could provide the team with a different type of bonding experience. He also discussed the different feel around the Leafs this season, with so many new faces throughout the organization.

From there, the boys dove into Steven Lorentz being placed on waivers, Zack MacEwen’s emergence as one of the...