Off The Roster

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Whether it's Leafs, Raptors or Jays, the Off The Roster podcast has you covered. Join Cabbie, Lindsay Dunn and Dan Riccio daily for their perspective on everything happening around the Toronto sports scene. From debates to discussions and insightful interviews, they have you covered each week touching on the biggest sports stories. This is the new sound of the 6ix! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1D AGO

    OTR Interviews: Greg Wyshynski on Bettman's Impact, Americans Leaving Canada, Gavin McKenna, and more

    Greg Wyshynski joins to break down one of the biggest questions surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs after winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery: is Gavin McKenna truly the answer to the franchise’s long-term problems? The crew dives into McKenna’s upside, how he fits into the Leafs’ timeline, and what this pick means for the future in Toronto, while also taking a look around the Stanley Cup Playoffs with key storylines from the second round. SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ 👍 Coca-Cola #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Is McKenna the Answer?, NHL Playoff Update, and Tempo's First Game ft. Greg Wyshynski

    Off The Roster rolls on as Cabbie, Dan Riccio, and Lindsay Dunn are joined by Greg Wyshynski to break down one of the biggest questions surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs after winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery: is Gavin McKenna truly the answer to the franchise’s long-term problems? The crew dives into McKenna’s upside, how he fits into the Leafs’ timeline, and what this pick means for the future in Toronto, while also taking a look around the Stanley Cup Playoffs with key storylines from the second round. Later in the show, the conversation shifts to the Toronto Tempo as they prepare for their first ever game, before teeing up the Toronto Blue Jays’ upcoming series against the Los Angeles Angels and what to watch for as the season continues. Subscribe for more daily coverage across the NHL, MLB, and beyond. #OffTheRoster #NHL #MapleLeafs #Leafs #GavinMcKenna #NHLDraft #StanleyCupPlayoffs #GregWyshynski #TorontoSports #BlueJays #MLB #TorontoTempo #Hockey #SportsTalk #DanRiccio #Cabbie #LindsayDunn SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ 👍 Coca-Cola #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 13m

  3. 2D AGO

    OTR Interviews: Jeff Marek on a Crazy Week for the Leafs, Gavin McKenna, a Path to Contention, and more

    Jeff Marek joins to continue the conversation around the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery and what it means for the future of the franchise. The crew breaks down how this moment impacts Auston Matthews, whether Toronto should select a franchise cornerstone or explore trading the first overall pick, and how quickly this move can push the Maple Leafs back into contention. SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ 👍 Coca-Cola #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  4. 2D AGO

    Maple Leafs Next Steps, NHL Playoff Overview, and Panic Time for the Jays? ft. Jeff Marek

    Off The Roster goes LIVE on May 7, 2026 as Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie are joined by Jeff Marek to continue the conversation around the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery and what it means for the future of the franchise. The crew breaks down how this moment impacts Auston Matthews, whether Toronto should select a franchise cornerstone or explore trading the first overall pick, and how quickly this move can push the Maple Leafs back into contention. They also take a spin around the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, analyzing key matchups, momentum swings, and the biggest storylines shaping the postseason. After Marek, the focus shifts to the Toronto Blue Jays and their struggles against the Tampa Bay Rays, falling to 16–21 on the season, with cold bats, mounting injuries, and concerns about where the team goes from here. #OffTheRoster #MapleLeafs #NHL #NHLDraft #StanleyCupPlayoffs #AustonMatthews #JeffMarek #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #TampaBayRays SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ 👍 Coca-Cola #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m

  5. 3D AGO

    Maple Leafs WIN the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery ft. Steven Ellis

    NOTE - NO AUDIO FOR THE FIRST 6 MINUTES We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone's patience and sticking with us. We'll do everything in our power to make sure this never happens again. Unfortunately, sometimes technology just doesn't want to work with you. A franchise-altering night in Toronto as the Toronto Maple Leafs win the first overall pick at the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. Dan Riccio, Cabbie Richards, and Lindsay Dunn break down what this means for the organization moving forward, how it impacts the futures of Auston Matthews and William Nylander, and how John Chayka and Mats Sundin handle this pivotal moment. What are the next steps in Toronto and how quickly can this reshape the direction of the team? Then, Steven Ellis joins to break down who the Leafs could select, how the 2026 NHL Draft class stacks up, and whether Gavin McKenna is a true lock to go number one overall. Plus, the crew checks in on the latest with the Toronto Blue Jays and digs into the Toronto Raptors end-of-season media availabilities. Subscribe for more daily coverage. #TheSheet #NHL #Leafs #TorontoMapleLeafs #NHLDraft #NHLDraftLottery #Hockey #AustonMatthews #WilliamNylander #JohnChayka #MatsSundin #GavinMcKenna #StevenEllis #BlueJays #Raptors #TorontoSports SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m

  6. 4D AGO

    OTR Interviews: David Pagnotta Breaks Down Leafs Confusion Following Big Front Office Move

    The Toronto Maple Leafs officially introduced their new front office, but instead of answers, the press conference left plenty of questions. From Keith Pelley’s messaging to the roles of John Chayka and Mats Sundin, there was a noticeable lack of clarity around the team’s direction, timeline, and plan to contend. As discussed on Off The Roster, the biggest takeaway was uncertainty — how this group plans to close the gap and whether they can convince Auston Matthews the future is worth committing to. With major decisions looming over the next 8 to 10 weeks, including roster moves and potential changes to the blue line, this offseason could define everything for the Leafs. The pressure is on, but the vision remains unclear. Make sure to subscribe for more Leafs coverage and Toronto sports breakdowns. #Leafs #TorontoMapleLeafs #NHL #LeafsNation #AustonMatthews #JohnChayka #MatsSundin #Hockey #OffTheRoster SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  7. 4D AGO

    Dysfunction in Toronto ft. David Pagnotta

    Dan Riccio and Cabbie Richards break down the dysfunction that defined the city, from the Leafs dropping a major front office announcement just before the Montreal vs Tampa Bay Game 7 and the Raptors’ own Game 7, to the confusing rollout of a next-day 1 PM press conference. The chaos in Toronto reaches a new level as Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors storylines collided in a wild 48-hour stretch. The Mats Sundin & John Chayka introductory press conference that Chris Johnston described as “uncomfortable,” raises even more questions about the organization’s direction. Plus, Dave Pagnotta from the 4th Period explains a big overhaul needed, building in free agency, an 8-10 week tight timeline, the vision for Auston Matthews as a Toronto Maple Leaf and how will Mats Sundin impact Auston's future. Additionally, Pagnotta is encouraged by John Chayka's approach to marry empirical data with intuition to evaluate players' performances. Finally, Dave theorizes the plan to improve Toronto's defensive core, which will be very challenging but might include a spicy trade with the Chicago Blackhawks and Matthew Knies. Dan and Zack outline the nightmare scenario for the Toronto Maple Leafs at tonight's NHL Draft Lottery. RJ Barrett wants to retire a Toronto Raptor, encouraging words from the hometown star at the Raptors media availability. Although Dan is optimistic about Toronto's future based on a tough 7 game series against Cleveland, Riccio delivers a list of addressable needs for GM Bobby Webster. 1:20 Intro 3:00 John Chayka + Mats Sundin’s uncomfortable press conference 4:00 Keith Pelley did not give a “why” for John Chayka 7:30 Fanbase’s reaction to Pelley evasive answers 10:00 Steve Simmons hard questions 14:15 John Chayka’s degree of difficulty + realistic expectations 17:30 Toronto’s path to rebuild is incredibly narrow 19:50 Auston Matthews vs Quinn Hughes situation 25:30 Matthews future with Head Coach Craig Berube 28:00 Fans are not satisfied 31:10 David Pagnotta is here! 32:00 There’s no clarity for the future 34:00 Vision for Auston Matthews 37:45 Better understanding Mats Sundin’s role 41:00 Chayka’s hybrid approach 42:45 Optimism from the press conference 46:00 Overhauling Toronto’s defensive core 49:00 A wild Chicago Blackhawks trade with Matthew Knies 52:30 Nightmare scenario for Toronto at NHL’s Draft Lottery 56:45 RJ Barrett Wants To Retire a Toronto Raptor 1:03:20 Biggest Needs For The Toronto Raptors 1:05:30 Bobby Marks optimistic about Bobby Webster’s roster 1:07:30 ProLine Picks - Cole Caufield + Kazuma Okamoto 1:08:45 Takeaways from Toronto’s loss to Tampa Bay Rays 1:11:30 Toronto Maple Leafs Draft Lottery Simulator - Chicago Wins Subscribe for more breakdowns, interviews, and daily coverage. #OffTheRoster #TorontoMapleLeafs #TorontoRaptors #NHL #NBA #Hockey #Basketball #SportsMedia SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ 👍 Coca-Cola #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m

  8. 5D AGO

    Raptors Eliminated & Leafs Hire Sundin and Chayka ft. David Alter

    The season comes to a crushing end for the Toronto Raptors as they fall to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7, and on today’s episode of Off The Roster, Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards break down exactly where it all went wrong. From a promising start to the wheels completely falling off midway through the game, the crew dives into the turning points, what cost Toronto the series, and what this first playoff run revealed about the team’s future. What worked, what didn’t, and how close are the Raptors to taking the next step? Then, David Alter joins the show to react to breaking news out of Toronto, as the Maple Leafs officially name John Chayka General Manager and Mats Sundin Senior Executive Advisor, Hockey Operations. What this means for the organization moving forward, how the front office could be structured, and what comes next for the Leafs are all on the table. Subscribe for more daily hockey and sports content across The Nation Network. #OffTheRoster #Raptors #NBAPlayoffs #WeTheNorth #MapleLeafs #LeafsForever #NHL #JohnChayka #MatsSundin SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ 👍 Coca-Cola #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 2m
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Whether it's Leafs, Raptors or Jays, the Off The Roster podcast has you covered. Join Cabbie, Lindsay Dunn and Dan Riccio daily for their perspective on everything happening around the Toronto sports scene. From debates to discussions and insightful interviews, they have you covered each week touching on the biggest sports stories. This is the new sound of the 6ix! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The Nation Network
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Nation Network
  • Show Website
    Off The Roster

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