Leafs Morning Take

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 moving Matthew Knies? And what went down with Bobby McMann? Also, Alberga & Jay Rosehill caught up with Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville. Q discusses getting back behind the bench, reaching the 1000-win milestone, and what’s driving this surprising Ducks team. We’ll play the full interview on the show. 🚨 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 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+. 👍🏼TIm Hortons: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ 👍🏼Sunwing: https://www.sunwing.ca/en/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 league over the course of his career. From there, “Q” broke down this year’s Ducks team—currently sitting atop the Pacific Division—including the impact of acquiring veteran defenseman John Carlson. He also talked about accountability in today’s NHL, his neutral stance on iPads on the bench, and what he’s seen from the Leafs from the outside looking in. Additionally, Quenneville explained why he views the Atlantic as the toughest division in hockey right now—partly due to years of teams loading up and the expected turnover that follows. He also weighed in on the pressure that comes with playing in the Toronto market before previewing Anaheim’s matchup with the Leafs and why facing struggling teams late in the season can be deceptively tricky. #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Hortons: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ 👍🏼Sunwing: https://www.sunwing.ca/en/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com 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 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 consider dealing whichever goalie would bring back the biggest return in a trade this summer. He also likes the idea of Toronto attempting to rebuild on the fly. When asked about what led to the Leafs’ downfall this season, Giguere points directly at leadership, noting that at the end of the day players still have to play. He believes Auston Matthews could use more help in leading the team. Giguere also reflects on his time in Toronto, what it was like playing on a losing team, and how he handled difficult situations behind the scenes. Lastly, he touches on the pressure of the Toronto media market and what it’s really like to play in the city—something he says he truly enjoyed. #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Hortons: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ 👍🏼Sunwing: https://www.sunwing.ca/en/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com 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 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!! 👍🏼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+. 👍🏼TIm Hortons: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ 👍🏼Sunwing: https://www.sunwing.ca/en/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 now and whether it would make sense for Toronto to even consider it. He also shared his thoughts on the trade deadline, the organization’s current plan, and where things stand for the team during this difficult stretch. Corrado reflected on his experience with the 2015-16 Leafs team that bottomed out and ultimately landed Auston Matthews first overall, and how that situation compares to what Toronto is going through today. Additionally, the guys discussed the future of head coach Craig Berube, what needs to change with this group moving forward, and why the team has looked so lifeless lately. To wrap things up, Corrado touched on how quickly the Canadiens were able to retool — and what lessons the Leafs could take from the way Montreal handled its rebuild. #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Hortons: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ 👍🏼Sunwing: https://www.sunwing.ca/en/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com 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 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 Corrado stops by to weigh in on Toronto’s struggles and what’s gone wrong during this rough stretch. Additionally, the boys dissect a monster rumour from Nick Kypreos suggesting the Leafs and Canadiens discussed a potential deal involving Matthew Knies prior to the trade deadline — and debate what it could mean moving forward. #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Horton’s: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ 👍🏼Sunwing: https://www.sunwing.ca/en/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com 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 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. #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Horton’s: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ 👍🏼Sunwing: https://www.sunwing.ca/en/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com 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 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 he thought the team’s deadline was “fine” given the circumstances. They also discuss the future of the front office and coaching staff, including why Simmons doesn’t sense an appetite to move on from Brad Treliving this summer—and why there’s a scenario where both Treliving and Craig Berube return next season. Plus, Simmons revisits the idea he floated of Chris Pronger as a potential team president, while noting there still may not be interest from MLSE in bringing back the position after Brendan Shanahan’s departure. Additionally, the conversation touches on the Leafs’ biggest organizational issue—roster construction—Auston Matthews’ dip in production under Berube, the impact injuries had on the season going off the rails, and how the blame should be distributed for a disastrous campaign. #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Hortons: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ 👍🏼Sunwing: https://www.sunwing.ca/en/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com 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 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 itself in this position. Simply put, the Leafs are reeling, the fanbase is frustrated, and big questions loom. What does this sell-off say about the direction of the franchise? Who’s to blame for this disaster? And what should fans expect over the final 19 games of the season? #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Horton’s: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ 👍🏼Sunwing: https://www.sunwing.ca/en/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com 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 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” scratches—only for Bobby McMann, Scott Laughton, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson to sit out against the New Jersey Devils hours later. Burke says he’s stunned the Leafs find themselves in this position—potential sellers for the first time in a decade—and admits he’s puzzled by the team’s lack of intensity. He places the blame squarely on the players, not Berube. Burke also outlines what his deadline strategy would be, including maximizing the return on Ekman-Larsson and potentially moving Laughton and McMann if the price isn’t met. Plus, Burke weighs in on the big questions surrounding the roster—whether he’d ever consider moving Auston Matthews or William Nylander, why Matthews is a hard no, and why he’d at least listen on Nylander. He also defends Morgan Rielly, saying the market has unfairly turned on him, before giving his honest assessment on whether this Leafs team can turn things around quickly. 🏒 #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Hortons: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com 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 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 for the organization over the next 24–48 hours. Also, they preview the second half of the back in NYC against the Rangers. Plus, former Leafs GM Brian Burke drops by to dish on the Leafs ahead of the deadline. #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Horton’s: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 would do if he were Brad Treliving heading into deadline week and beyond. And yes — he goes there. Ward says he would listen to offers on Auston Matthews. (Spoiler: the asking price would be massive.) He explains why exploring that path could be a legitimate way for the Leafs to replenish their pipeline and reset their long-term outlook. Plus, Ward takes us inside what deadline week is really like as a player, the mental grind of uncertainty, and the biggest lessons he learned from winning three Stanley Cups. #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Hortons: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com 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 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 New Jersey Devils. Plus, 3-time Stanley Cup champion Aaron Ward drops by to share his thoughts on Toronto’s roster construction & deadline objective. #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Horton’s: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com 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 a straight-up snooze fest as the Toronto Maple Leafs dropped a 3-2 shootout decision to the Philadelphia Flyers in their final home game before the trade deadline. Plus, former NHL head coach Bruce Boudreau joins the show to talk about his beloved Leafs & what he thinks they should do ahead of Friday. #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Horton’s: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce Boudreau joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill — and he doesn’t sugarcoat a thing. Boudreau dishes on Toronto’s lifeless 3-2 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, saying the Leafs lacked jam and urgency. From there, the conversation shifts to Craig Berube’s future. Having lived through it himself in Vancouver, Boudreau explains what it’s really like behind the scenes when you know you’re probably getting fired — and why he believes the players may have tuned Berube out. Who deserves the most blame for this disappointing season? Boudreau weighs in. He also touches on Easton Cowan playing just 8:23 against Philly, suggesting if you’re not going to trust him, he’s better off playing big minutes in the AHL. Plus, with the trade deadline looming, Boudreau makes his stance clear: no futures, no picks — go get players who can help right now. As for untouchables? Matthews and Nylander aren’t moving unless the return is extraordinary — and NHL-ready. #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Hortons: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com 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 break down the embarrassing 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators — a game that perfectly summed up where things stand for the Toronto Maple Leafs right now. Captain Auston Matthews didn’t mince words afterward, calling the effort embarrassing and openly questioning the team’s pride. With trade deadline week officially here and the Leafs clearly in sell mode, the pressure — and the spotlight — has never been brighter. Plus, the boys tee up Leafs/Flyers — Toronto’s final home game before the deadline — and what fans should expect as what could be a franchise-altering week unfolds. #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Horton’s: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green joins Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta to break down life behind the bench in the NHL. Green weighs in on Ottawa’s mindset as they sit seven points out of a playoff spot with 24 games to go, the pressures of the trade deadline, and what it takes to manage players through the noise. He shares his perspective on coaching mentality, messaging to players, and the relationship with a GM during the heat of deadline season. Green also reflects on his playing days, including what it was like to compete in Toronto, how to block out the media frenzy, and the intensity of the Battle of Ontario as the Senators head into Saturday’s matchup against the Leafs. Plus, he offers a glimpse back at his time in Toronto during the Pat Quinn era and shares thoughts on Joe Bowen’s final season behind the mic. #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Hortons: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com 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 break down a brutal 5-1 loss for the Maple Leafs in Sunrise. Out of the Olympic break and straight into trouble — Toronto got handled in both games in Florida and sits eight points out with 23 to play. The urgency is real. With the trade deadline fast approaching, Pagnotta delivers the latest intel from around the league on Toronto’s next move. Are names like Bobby McMann or Oliver Ekman-Larsson in play? Is it finally time to consider selling? Or is there still a path to buying and salvaging the season? What’s the actual plan? Plus, ahead of Saturday night’s Battle of Ontario, former Leaf and current Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green drops by to preview the rivalry matchup and share his perspective on facing his old team at this critical juncture. Ugly loss. Big questions. Massive week ahead. #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Horton’s: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com 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 break down the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in their first game back from the Olympic break. With just 24 games remaining and sitting six points outside a playoff spot, the urgency is officially real — and the margin for error is shrinking fast. The boys dive into what went wrong in Tampa, the continued inconsistency, and whether this group has another gear down the stretch. They also dissect MLSE boss Keith Pelley’s email to season-ticket holders addressing the team’s “ups and downs,” and what that message really signals about the state of the franchise. Plus, it’s a quick turnaround as Toronto wraps up the back-to-back against the defending champs, the Florida Panthers. #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Horton’s: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sid Seixeiro, host of The Sid Seixeiro Show, joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs coming out of the Olympic break — and he doesn’t sugarcoat it. With 25 games left and Toronto sitting six points out of a playoff spot, Sid believes the Leafs are in serious trouble. He takes aim at the organization’s asset management, questions several trades made over the past few seasons, and explains why he thinks this group ultimately misses the playoffs. The conversation also shifts to Auston Matthews capturing gold in Milan. Sid is optimistic about what the experience could mean for Matthews down the stretch, while acknowledging that his Olympic performance, though solid, wasn’t exactly otherworldly. Plus, thoughts on Keith Pelley’s role in the bigger picture. #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 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+. 👍🏼Tim Hortons: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.