Leafs Morning Take

The Nation Network

If you’re a fan of spicy hot takes & bitter honesty, you’ve come to the right place. Nick Alberga and former Toronto Maple Leaf Jay Rosehill have your daily dose of opinions, analysis, and guests that will leave you wanting more.  This podcast is your one-stop shop for all things Toronto Maple Leafs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    SWEEP COMPLETE: Marner & Vegas Head to Stanley Cup Final ft. Troy Stecher

    Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down a packed episode centered around Mitch Marner’s immediate impact in his first season with the Vegas Golden Knights. Vegas edged the Colorado Avalanche 2–1 in Game 4 to complete a four-game sweep in the Western Conference Final and punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final. The boys also react to the Eastern Conference Final matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes ahead of Game 3, dig into Ivar Stenberg’s strong performance at the World Championship, and continue to track the latest on the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching search — including ongoing buzz around David Carle. They also discuss whether Jared Bednar is still safe in Colorado moving forward. Plus, pending UFA Troy Stecher stops by to preview free agency and a possible return to Toronto ahead of July 1. 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨 ➡️  / @theleafsnation401   SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Powered by @bet365: 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+.  👍🏼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! Visit www.nationgear.ca for merch and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h
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    Troy Stecher on Wanting to Return to Toronto + Berube Firing

    Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by pending UFA defenceman Troy Stecher. To start, Stecher discusses his trademark compete level and what he wanted to bring to the Maple Leafs after being claimed off waivers from Edmonton back in November. From there, he reflects on his overall experience in Toronto, calling it a “world class organization,” while admitting there’s plenty of uncertainty surrounding the team’s offseason changes. Most notably, Stecher made it clear he’d love to return, saying: “I hope I’m back, I really enjoyed being a Leaf.” Additionally, Stecher weighs in on the pressure and media spotlight that comes with playing in Toronto, his reaction to Craig Berube’s firing, and why he believes the responsibility ultimately falls on the players. He also shares the team’s reaction to winning the draft lottery and touches on the latest surrounding Max Domi. 🚨 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+. 👍🏼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.

    9 min
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    Michael Bunting Talks Leafs Tenure, John Chayka & NHL Free Agency

    Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta are joined by former Maple Leaf Michael Bunting, who's set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The Scarborough native discusses the upcoming free agent market, the NHL salary cap boom, and what he's hearing ahead of a massive summer around the league. Additionally, Bunting weighs in on the Stanley Cup Playoffs, his experience playing for Rod Brind'Amour in Carolina, and Mitch Marner's strong postseason showing in Vegas. He also reflects on his time playing alongside Marner and Auston Matthews in Toronto, where he posted back-to-back 23-goal seasons with his hometown team. Meantime, Bunting shares stories about his relationship with Leafs GM John Chayka dating back to their time together in Arizona, the pressure and spotlight that comes with playing in Toronto, and why he actually embraced the market as a local product. He also revisits his 2023 free agency departure from Toronto, admitting the Leafs never really circled back due to cap constraints, while emphasizing how much he loved playing for his hometown team. 🚨 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+. 👍🏼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.

    12 min
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    Sid Seixeiro on Mitch Marner, a Vegas-Montreal Final & the Leafs’ Coaching Search

    Sid Seixeiro joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a jam-packed conversation covering everything from Mitch Marner’s dominant postseason run with Vegas to the nightmare Stanley Cup Final scenario Leafs fans are trying to avoid. To kick things off, Sid dissected Marner’s incredible showing in his first Stanley Cup Playoffs with the Golden Knights. Contrary to popular belief, he doesn’t think Marner is playing angry — and openly wondered why so many Leafs fans seem miserable watching his success. Rosie countered by suggesting the frustration stems from years of watching Marner fall short in the playoffs in Toronto. The conversation then shifted to the very real possibility of a Vegas-Montreal Stanley Cup Final, which Sid labeled a worst-case scenario for Leafs Nation. He didn’t mince words on Carolina either, calling the Hurricanes “frauds” and predicting a Golden Knights-Canadiens Final. Naturally, the guys debated the impossible question for Leafs fans: if that matchup happens, who are you rooting for — Marner and Vegas, or the Canadiens? Sid admitted he’d probably lean Montreal, believing Marner winning the Stanley Cup in Year 1 with Vegas would be beyond embarrassing for the Maple Leafs organization. Additionally, Sid weighed in on the Max Domi injury news and Toronto’s slow-moving coaching search. While David Carle stands out as an intriguing option, Sid doesn’t want to see the Leafs begging anybody to take the job. In his view, the organization needs to show a little more ego and confidence throughout the process. 🚨 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+. 👍🏼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.

    21 min
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    Mike Gillis Reveals What Really Happened With the Leafs 👀 ft. Steve Kouleas

    Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap Montreal’s dominant 6-2 win over Carolina in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final and discuss whether the Canadiens are officially turning into a team of destiny. Additionally, they preview a pivotal Game 2 in the Western Conference Final between Colorado and Vegas as the Golden Knights look to grab a 2-0 series lead. Meantime, Mike Gillis dropped major insight during his appearance on Sekeres & Price, detailing exactly what went down behind the scenes during the Maple Leafs’ GM search while calling much of the reporting “inaccurate.” The boys react to the revealing comments and what it says about Toronto’s front office process. They also dive into the changing discourse surrounding Auston Matthews. More and more, it sounds like the Leafs captain isn’t going anywhere despite the outside noise and speculation. Plus, SiriusXM NHL Network Radio host Steve Kouleas stops by to tackle all things Maple Leafs. 🚨 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+. 👍🏼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.

    1 h 2 min
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    Steve Kouleas Gets Brutally Honest About the Leafs

    SiriusXM NHL host Steve Kouleas stopped by for a brutally honest conversation about the current state of the Toronto Maple Leafs. In short, Kouleas believes the Leafs’ Stanley Cup window is officially closed — and that the organization should seriously consider a rebuild. He explained why he doesn’t see Toronto as a legitimate contender right now, what they can learn from the surprising playoff run of the Montreal Canadiens, and why patience may be the only path forward. Additionally, Kouleas weighed in on Mitch Marner’s playoff resurgence in Vegas, the Leafs’ ongoing coaching search, and why Jay Woodcroft could make sense if the organization is truly pivoting toward a reset. He also questioned why a coach like Bruce Cassidy would want the job in Toronto right now. In one of the more memorable moments of the interview, Kouleas joked that the team the Leafs eventually win with is probably made up of “12 or 13-year-old kids playing major peewee right now.” Plus, he shares his thoughts on what Toronto should do with the No. 1 overall pick. 🚨 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+. 👍🏼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.

    16 min

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If you’re a fan of spicy hot takes & bitter honesty, you’ve come to the right place. Nick Alberga and former Toronto Maple Leaf Jay Rosehill have your daily dose of opinions, analysis, and guests that will leave you wanting more.  This podcast is your one-stop shop for all things Toronto Maple Leafs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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