{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6925fd30caf6efa7036ff0f6/6aadcc470a12e9177460fa32?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Gavin McKenna & Easton Cowan Impress at Leafs Camp + Blue Jays Wild Card Push","description":"<p>Gavin McKenna is already turning heads at Toronto Maple Leafs training camp, and on today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn break down where the 2026 first-overall pick could fit in the Leafs lineup this season. Dan shares what he saw firsthand at Maple Leafs camp, while the pair react to Jim Hiller’s early impressions of McKenna and Easton Cowan, including Cowan standing out in the opening sessions. McKenna opened camp skating alongside John Tavares and William Nylander, while Auston Matthews worked between Matthew Knies and Jack Roslovic, raising plenty of questions about how Toronto’s top six could ultimately take shape. Could McKenna remain with Tavares and Nylander? Could he eventually earn a look alongside Matthews on the top line? Dan and Lindsay discuss his potential impact, the players fighting for roles and the biggest names to watch throughout Leafs camp. Lindsay also joins the show on location from Kyle Lowry’s charity golf tournament to discuss Lowry’s legacy with the Toronto Raptors, his upcoming No. 7 jersey retirement and the outlook for the Raptors heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. Plus, the Toronto Blue Jays enter their biggest stretch of the season, beginning a critical three-game series against the Texas Rangers with both clubs tied at 76-77 and chasing the final American League Wild Card spot. With just nine games remaining and Toronto two games out of a playoff position, every result carries major postseason implications as the Blue Jays fight to keep their season alive.</p><p><br></p><p>#MapleLeafs #GavinMcKenna #LeafsNation #BlueJays #Raptors #OffTheRoster</p><p><br></p><p>SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!</p><p><br></p><p>👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/</p><p>👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey</p><p><br></p><p>Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!</p><p><br></p><p>If you liked this, check out:</p><p>🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow</p><p>🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401</p><p>🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom</p><p>🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army</p><p>🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner</p><p>🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy &amp; Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting</p><p><br></p><p>#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod</p><p><br></p><p>Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster</p>","author_name":"The Nation Network"}