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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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1:04:49

Laughton’s Philly Revenge & Cowan’s OT Heroics ft....

Leafs Morning Take ·

2026/01/09

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down the Maple Leafs’ gritty 2-1 overtime win in Philadelphia. In his first game back against his former team since being dealt to Toronto prior to last year’s deadline, Scott Laughton came up clutch — scoring a shorthanded game-tying goal late in the third period while dominating the faceoff circle with a ridiculous 19-1 night. Rookie Easton Cowan then played the hero, burying the OT winner to seal the victory.Toronto continues to roll, improving to 6-0-2 over

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13:12

Adam Copeland Interview

Leafs Morning Take ·

2026/01/09

Professional wrestler, actor, and massive Leafs fan Adam Copeland joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill. Copeland breaks down his current vibes around the Maple Leafs, why he’s fired up about the way this team is playing, and why Toronto’s early-season struggles weren’t nearly as bad as some made them out to be (“no one watched the Ballard era,” he jokes). He also weighs in on Scott Laughton, the team’s growing buy-in and identity, Morgan Rielly’s heart and sacrifice, and why Dennis Hildeby has been

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54:48

Laughton Returns to Philadelphia ft. Carlo Colaiacovo

Leafs Morning Take ·

2026/01/08

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill preview the Leafs’ trip to Philadelphia as Scott Laughton returns to Philly for the first time since being dealt to Toronto. Meantime, TSN Hockey Analyst and former Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo joins the show, and the boys debate a potential Luke Schenn reunion with Toronto.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨➡️ / @theleafsnation401SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365

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14:58

Carlo Colaiacovo Interview

Leafs Morning Take ·

2026/01/08

TSN Hockey Analyst Carlo Colaiacovo joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to tee up Toronto’s visit to Philadelphia — a special night for Scott Laughton, who plays his first game back in Philly since being dealt to the Leafs prior to last year’s deadline.Colaiacovo, a former teammate of Laughton, breaks down Laughton’s impact in Toronto so far and weighs in on whether the Leafs should look to re-sign him. The guys also dig into what’s changed during Toronto’s recent seven-game surge, the impact of

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1:04:46

Leafs Honour Matthews, Run Marchand & Panthers Out of...

Leafs Morning Take ·

2026/01/07

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta break down the Maple Leafs’ impressive 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers, extending Toronto’s point streak to seven games (5-0-2). Before puck drop, the Leafs honoured Auston Matthews for passing Mats Sundin as the franchise’s all-time leading goal scorer — with Sundin in attendance all the way from Sweden. The guys also dive into Brad Marchand’s latest troll job comments ahead of the game and debate whether it was really down to Florida and Toronto last offseason

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16:13

Jason Demers Interview

Leafs Morning Take ·

2026/01/07

NHL Network analyst and former NHLer/Canadian Olympian Jason Demers joined Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta on the podcast.The boys open by breaking down Toronto’s impressive 4–1 win over Florida, and whether it should be viewed as a true statement victory. Demers then weighs in on the Leafs’ 5-0-2 run since the Marc Savard firing, if the team is turning a corner, and why the group looks noticeably different since the change behind the bench.Demers also touches on Auston Matthews’ red-hot play,

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13:58

Chris Pronger Interview

Leafs Morning Take ·

2026/01/06

Chris Pronger joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a candid conversation on another disappointing World Junior showing for Canada and where Hockey Canada stands after a third straight elimination by Czechia.Prongs then breaks down the Maple Leafs at the midway point of the season, including a blunt discussion on whether Toronto can make the playoffs and if there’s enough runway left. Plus, his thoughts on Auston Matthews’ red-hot play and Morgan Rielly’s continued struggles.#LeafsForever

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1:06:44

McCabe Sidelined, Carlo on the Cusp, Leafs Face...

Leafs Morning Take ·

2026/01/06

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s second of four games against the Florida Panthers — the first meeting at Scotiabank Arena since Game 7 last spring. 🏒🔥The guys also dive into all the latest injury news and notes ahead of the matchup.Plus, don’t miss Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Pronger on the show and an exclusive 1-on-1 with Leafs defenceman Troy Stecher, where he talks about his transition to Toronto and life off the ice.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake🚨 Subscribe to Leafs

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8:46

Troy Stecher Interview

Leafs Morning Take ·

2026/01/06

Nick Alberga goes 1-on-1 with Maple Leafs defenceman Troy Stecher.Fresh off his first 22 games in Toronto, Stecher reflects on his transition from Edmonton and the whirlwind week that saw him claimed by the Leafs off waivers in mid-November. Troy takes Nick behind the scenes of how everything unfolded, what it meant to land in Toronto, and how quickly he found his footing with his new club.Plus, Stecher opens up about the energy, passion, and tenacity he brings every night — where it comes from, and

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1:01:32

Matthews Passes Sundin, Leafs Hit Midway Point, &...

Leafs Morning Take ·

2026/01/05

Zack Phillips & Jay Rosehill recap a historic night on Long Island, as Auston Matthews scored twice to pass Mats Sundin for the Maple Leafs’ all-time franchise goals record. Despite the milestone moment, Toronto fell 3–2 in overtime, courtesy of Calder Trophy frontrunner Matthew Schaefer.Plus, Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips caught up with Mats Sundin on Sunday, and the boys play some of that exclusive interview on the show as the Leafs legend weighs in on Matthews’ remarkable achievement.Also

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1:23:42

Woll Blanks Devils, Banged-Up Leafs Take 2025 Finale,...

Leafs Morning Take ·

2026/01/05

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s impressive 4-0 win over New Jersey, powered by a 33-save shutout from Joseph Woll. Despite being without nearly $38M in cap hits due to injury — including Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Anthony Stolarz, Chris Tanev, and Brandon Carlo — the Maple Leafs delivered one of their most complete performances of the season.SiriusXM NHL Network Radio host Steve Kouleas drops by to share his take on what the win says about this banged-up Leafs group, and

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17:37

Mats Sundin Reacts to Auston Matthews Becoming the...

Leafs Morning Take ·

2026/01/04

Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips sit down with Maple Leafs legend Mats Sundin, who reacts to Auston Matthews passing him to become the all-time franchise leader in goals. Mats reflects on the significance of the milestone, the evolution of goal scoring in today’s NHL, and what Matthews’ achievement says about his place in Maple Leafs history.Budweiser Zero and Mats Sundin are celebrating the #KingsOfAssists. It’s a nod to the players whose passes, instincts and chemistry helped build every goal

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15:32

Steve Kouleas Interview

Leafs Morning Take ·

2025/12/31

SiriusXM NHL Network Radio host Steve Kouleas joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down Toronto’s impressive 4-0 shutout win over New Jersey. Despite missing key pieces like Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Chris Tanev, the Leafs bought in and delivered one of their most complete efforts of the season — and Kouleas weighs in on who stood out most.Kouleas also digs into Toronto’s ongoing zone-exit issues, why they’ve looked improved of late, and what he’s seeing from the Leafs’ power

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1:10:04

Injuries Piling Up Again: Leafs Host Keefe’s Devils...

Leafs Morning Take ·

2025/12/30

Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta tee up Toronto’s final game of 2025 as the Maple Leafs host Sheldon Keefe’s New Jersey Devils in a matchup loaded with real standings implications. The Leafs enter the night 2-0-1 since firing Marc Savard, coming off a weekend where they banked 3 of a possible 4 points — but injuries are piling up again. Chris Tanev and Dakota Joshua are sidelined, Auston Matthews is a game-time decision, and the guys break down how Toronto can manage yet another stretch of

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22:18

Pete DeBoer Interview

Leafs Morning Take ·

2025/12/30

Pete DeBoer joins Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta to break down how coaches manage messaging when injuries start to pile up, as the Leafs deal with key absences — Dakota Joshua and Chris Tanev are out, Auston Matthews is a game-time decision, and William Nylander won’t play. DeBoer also shares his thoughts on how injuries are covered and discussed around the NHL.The conversation then turns to Elliotte Friedman’s weekend report, with DeBoer explaining why he felt it was important to reach out —

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1:06:23

Three of Four Points, Power Play Heating Up, Leafs...

Leafs Morning Take ·

2025/12/29

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap a productive weekend for the Maple Leafs, who picked up 3 of a possible 4 points with a wild 7-5 win over Ottawa at Scotiabank Arena before falling 3-2 in overtime in Detroit.Toronto is now 2-0-1 since the firing of Marc Savard, and the boys dig into what’s changed early on. That includes a breakdown of Steve Sullivan’s promotion from the AHL’s Marlies, as he steps in to take over Savard’s role behind the bench.Plus, with the power play starting to show real

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58:37

🎄🎅 Santa Can't Fix This: A Leafs Nation Christmas...

Leafs Morning Take ·

2025/12/25

Nick Alberga, Jay Rosehill, and Zack Phillips come together for a TLN Christmas Special 🎄🎧The boys kick things off with some holiday traditions before diving headfirst into all things Maple Leafs. Where does this team go after firing Marc Savard? Does it actually fix anything — or is it just window dressing? Will the league’s worst power play finally wake up? And the big one: do the Leafs even make the playoffs?The conversation turns to Craig Berube and his future behind the bench. Does he survive

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1:01:47

Leafs Fire Marc Savard, Penguins in Town Before...

Leafs Morning Take ·

2025/12/23

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down a major shakeup in Toronto, as the Maple Leafs fire assistant coach Marc Savard following a power play that’s sunk to a league-worst 12-for-90. The boys share their thoughts on what went wrong, why the move was made, and whether it can spark any sort of turnaround.They also preview Toronto’s matinee matchup on home ice against the Pittsburgh Penguins — the Leafs’ final game before a three-day holiday break. Toronto enters on a three-game skid, while

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15:01

Kevin McGran Interview

Leafs Morning Take ·

2025/12/23

Kevin McGran of The Toronto Star joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down the Maple Leafs’ decision to fire assistant coach Marc Savard — and the bigger question: will it actually fix anything? With Toronto sitting at an ugly 12-for-90 on the power play, the conversation zeroes in on just how damaging the Leafs’ PP has been, how much better this team could be with even league-average results, and what’s been missing from the group all season long.McGran also weighs in on William

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1:14:14

Seasons Beatings, Berube Noise Hits Fever Pitch ft....

Leafs Morning Take ·

2025/12/22

Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips break down a brutal weekend for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who dropped both games of their back-to-back — a 5-3 loss in Nashville followed by a 5-1 defeat in Dallas. It completes a disastrous 0-3-0 road trip and raises serious questions about where this team is headed. Is this the end of the line for Craig Berube behind the bench? Could a coaching change be imminent? To help navigate the noise and separate fact from speculation, NHL insider David Pagnotta of The Fourth

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