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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. 8 HR 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.

    1hr 1min

  2. 1 DAY 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

  3. 1 DAY 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.

    1hr 12min

  4. 2 DAYS 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.

    1hr 2min

  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    OTR Interviews: Steve Simmons on Leafs GM Search, Chayka Concerns & Sundin Factor

    The Toronto Maple Leafs front office search continues to dominate headlines, and Steve Simmons joins the show to break down what’s really happening behind the scenes. From the growing number of leaks to the uncertainty surrounding leadership, Simmons explains why the process has become so chaotic and what it says about the current state of the organization. He dives into the potential pairing of John Chayka and Mats Sundin, questioning Chayka’s NHL credibility while outlining why Sundin’s decision could be the key factor holding everything up. Simmons also details concerns from around the league, the importance of relationships for a GM, and what the Leafs must fix on the ice — particularly their lack of puck-moving defensemen. With pressure mounting in Toronto, what direction will the Leafs take, and can this next hire actually turn things around? #LeafsForever #TorontoMapleLeafs #NHL #Leafs #SteveSimmons #JohnChayka #MatsSundin #Hockey #NHLNews #TheNationNetwork Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:20 Leafs front office chaos & leaks 1:10 Why Steve Simmons is surprised by the situation 2:00 Reaction to John Chayka as a candidate 3:00 Why Mats Sundin could be the key piece 4:20 What’s delaying the Leafs announcement 6:00 Chayka’s reputation around the NHL 7:30 League feedback on Chayka (30+ sources) 8:30 The “analytics GM” debate 10:00 What modern GMs actually need 11:30 Salary cap strategy & roster building 13:00 Can Chayka redeem himself? 14:20 Bill Zito comparison & second chances 15:40 Leafs belief they can contend next year 16:30 Biggest roster issue: defense 17:30 Lack of puck-moving defensemen 18:30 Potential targets (Radish, Tuch discussion) 19:40 Can this roster realistically compete? 20:00 Wrapping up with Steve Simmons 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.

    22 min

  6. 5 DAYS AGO

    Raptors Game 6 Preview and Leafs GM Search Continues ft. Steve Simmons

    Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards tee up a massive Game 6 between the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers with Toronto's season on the line. The crew breaks down tonight's X-Factor, Brandon Ingram's availability, Donovan Mitchell potentially going nuclear, key defensive adjustments and what it’ll take for the Raptors to extend the series to a Game 7. Plus, veteran Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons is stunned by the leaks coming out of the Toronto Maple Leafs President and GM search. John Chayka’s credibility as a GM is questioned (controversial tenure in Arizona), which makes the Mats Sundin part of the equation, as potential Vice President of Hockey Operations, with his pristine reputation, palatable. Chayka’s reputation in league circles needs fixing, is a priority in order for him to operate as the Maple Leafs GM. Known for his analytics background, Simmons recalls a scathing story about computers in Chayka’s office. Finally, Simmons offers players would could quickly reshape Toronto’s Defensive core and forward group, which the Maple Leafs should pursue in the off season. Then, they shift to the Toronto Blue Jays after a brutal loss to the Minnesota Twins, diving into what went wrong, ongoing inconsistencies, and which player returning from injury will have the most impact: Alejandro Kirk, Jose Berrios and Addison Barger. 0:45 intro + it’s gonna be Maaay 3:15 Raptors vs Cavs Game 6 Vibe Check 7:00 James Harden x Donovan Mitchell Are A Scary Duo 10:00 Cavaliers Role Players Are The X Factor 11:00 Kenny Atkinson Slick Back Hairstyle 12:30 Slickest Moustaches in sports 15:00 Biggest Worries Ahead of Game 6 17:30 Brandon Ingram’s status 18:30 Evan Mobley outplayed by Scottie Barnes 20:00 OG Anunoby & Anne Hathaway 22:30 Timberwolves dispatch Denver in the first round 24:30 Boston vs Philly Game 7 27:20 Steve Simmons is here! 29:30 John Chayka is not a credible GM 31:25 Mats Sundin weighs decision to join the Maple Leafs Front Office 33:00 Chayka need to fix his league wide reputation ASAP 37:30 Data centric front offices 41:00 Second chances for GMs 44:00 Maple Leafs immediate roster needs 47:20 Steve Simmons is a foodie 49:00 Should the Maple Leafs care about the public perception of the Sundin-Chayka hire? 52:45 Dan’s optimistic view John Chayka as Leafs GM 56:00 Barger, Kirk and Berrios returning soon to Toronto Blue Jays 1:04:15 ProLine Picks - Raptors + Ernie Clement 1:06:20 Dan’s Closing Dad Joke #OffTheRoster #TorontoRaptors #WeTheNorth #BlueJays #LeafsForever #NBAPlayoffs #MLB #NHL #SteveSimmons #JohnChayka 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.

    1hr 8min

  7. 6 DAYS AGO

    Raptors Drop Game 5 and Leafs GM Search Heats Up ft. Scott Campsall

    The playoff pressure is on in Toronto as today’s episode of Off the Roster sees Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards break down a tough Game 5 loss for the Toronto Raptors against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the series hanging in the balance, the crew is joined by Scott Campsall to dive deeper into what went wrong, how the Raptors adjust, and what it means heading into a pivotal stretch. Then, the focus shifts to the diamond as the Toronto Blue Jays erupt offensively against the Boston Red Sox, showcasing the kind of firepower fans have been waiting for. Finally, the conversation turns back to the ice with the Toronto Maple Leafs GM search heating up, the latest names in the mix, and what direction the franchise could take next. It’s a jam-packed episode covering the biggest stories in Toronto sports—don’t miss it. #OffTheRoster #TorontoRaptors #WeTheNorth #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #LeafsForever #TorontoMapleLeafs #NBAPlayoffs #SportsTalk #TorontoSports 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.

    1hr 2min

  8. 29 APR

    Trey Yesavage Wins Season Debut + Raptors vs Cavaliers Game 5 ft. Joe Casciaro

    Today’s episode of Off the Roster sees Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards back at it with a packed slate, starting with the Toronto Blue Jays getting a big win behind Trey Yesavage’s season debut. Blue Jays win 3-0 vs Boston and get a strong performance from Yesavage and the Blue Jays bullpen. What it means for the pitching rotation moving forward? Joe Casciaro from The Score unpacks the multiple ways the Cleveland Cavaliers are still favoured in the series against Toronto, but also rookie Collin Murray-Boyles’ impact for the Raptors is a major factor in Toronto’s competitiveness. Toronto’s disruptive defence is finding ways to mitigate James Harden and Donovan Mitchell’s superstar scoring ability, Casciaro notes. Two big questions, which version of Brandon Ingram will appear in Game 5? Why has Cleveland’s front court (Jarrett Allen + Evan Mobley) underachieved? Lastly, Dan, Joe and Cabbie trade Donnie Brasco references while revealing the best Veal Sandwich place in Toronto. Additionally, From there, the conversation takes a turn off the field as Mats Sundin sparks buzz house-hunting in Toronto — which neighbourhood would make the most sense for a Leafs legend — while George Springer’s home hitting the market adds another layer to the Toronto real estate conversation. Rumours of John Chayka (owner of Stathletes and formerly the Arizona Coyotes GM) joining Mats Sundin in the front office spark a compelling conversation about conflicts of interest, with Chayka's analytics company's data available to all 32 NHL teams. Over in the NHL, the Edmonton Oilers stay alive thanks to a gutsy performance with Connor McDavid logging heavy minutes despite being a game-time decision, while Minnesota Wild push the Dallas Stars to the brink behind a dominant night from Kirill Kaprizov. Then the crew shifts to the NBA to break down the league’s proposed “3-2-1 lottery” anti-tanking reform and what it could mean for team building. It’s a full Toronto-centric show with big performances, big questions, and major playoff implications across the board. 0:50 Intro 2:15 “Trey Day” Trey Savage’s season debut 7:00 Worry-O-Meter update + Jays Bullpen’s recent success 10:00 Louis Varland’s 4th straight save 12:40 Tyler Heineman’s experience catching Trey Savage and Tyler Rogers 14:30 Boston Bruins survive in OT 15:30 Mats Sundin front office rumours 17:30 John Chayka’s 2nd chance at GM 21:40 Is Mats Sundin the right fit? 25:00 John Chayka’s Stathletes a conflict of interest? 28:50 Edmonton wins in Game 5 30:30 Joe Casciaro is here! 32:00 Casciaro sticks with his Cavaliers to win prediction 33:50 The rise of Collin Murray-Boyles 34:50 Best Veal Sandwich in Toronto 36:50 James Harden blames himself 39:30 An honest Brandon Ingram take 40:50 “Donnie Brasco” moments 42:40 Cleveland’s Bigs Are Unremarkable so far 45:40 Likelihood of Toronto’s defensive efficiency stifling Cleveland on the road 48:30 NBA’s proposed anti-tanking rules 57:00 Dan lambaste’s the NBA new anti-tanking measures 1:00:30 ProLine Picks - Toronto Raptors + Collin Murray-Boyles 1:02:00 Buffalo Fans Sign Canadian National Anthem #OffTheRoster #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MatsSundin #LeafsForever #GeorgeSpringer #MLB #NHL #Oilers #ConnorMcDavid #Wild #Kaprizov #NBA #NBADraft #TorontoRaptors #WeTheNorth #Cavs #TorontoSports #TreyYesavage #TreyDay #VealSandwich 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.

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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
    115
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Nation Network
  • Show Website
    Off The Roster

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