Leafs Morning Take

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill hit pause at the Olympic break to assess where the Maple Leafs - who enter the break six points out of a playoff spot with 25 games left - really stand. The boys debate what the Leafs should do ahead of the March 6th trade deadline, whether Easton Cowan would benefit from spending the break in the AHL, and which players stand to gain the most from the time off. Plus, former NHLer & TSN Leafs analyst Anthony Stewart stops by to weigh in on the state of the Leafs & the road ahead.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨➡️ / @theleafsnation401SHOUTOUT 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+.👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Former NHLer & TSN Leafs Analyst Anthony Stewart joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down Toronto heading into the Olympic break. With the Leafs riding a three-game win streak but still sitting six points back with 25 games to go, Stewart weighed in on whether he’s starting to believe again — and why the goaltending has caught his eye.Stewart also identified the most catchable team in the standings, detailed what he thinks Brad Treliving’s trade deadline approach should look like, and made it clear the Leafs should re-sign Bobby McMann — not trade him. The conversation wrapped with a candid look at what could happen if Toronto misses the playoffs, with Stewart predicting jobs would be lost.After a couple of deep exhales, Stewart closed by planting his flag: he believes the Leafs WILL make the Stanley Cup Playoffs.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨➡️ / @theleafsnation401SHOUTOUT 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+.👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/👍🏼LevelWear: https://www.levelwear.com/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto’s impressive 5–2 win in Edmonton as the Leafs swept the Alberta back-to-back to head into the Olympic break on a three-game win streak. Anthony Stolarz was terrific, stopping 34 shots to earn his first victory since November 5th. Plus, NHL insider David Pagnotta joined the show to dish on what could be next for the Leafs with the Olympic trade freeze set for later today 3 PM ET and the March 6th NHL trade deadline fast approaching.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨➡️ / @theleafsnation401SHOUTOUT 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+.👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Nick Alberga & guest co-host David Alter break down the Maple Leafs’ 4–2 win in Calgary in their penultimate game before the Olympic Break. The victory marked Toronto’s first regulation win since January 10th as Calgary native William Nylander led the way with one goal and two helpers. Additionally, the boys also look ahead to the back end of the back-to-back in Alberta as the Leafs head to Edmonton for a showdown with Connor McDavid and the Oilers.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨➡️ / @theleafsnation401SHOUTOUT 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+.👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap the Leafs’ 3–2 shootout win in Vancouver, snapping a six-game winless skid. The boys preview Toronto’s penultimate game before the Olympic break in Calgary and react to Elliotte Friedman’s report that the Leafs and Auston Matthews have reaffirmed their commitment, while Toronto has begun positioning itself as a seller ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. Plus, former highly touted Leafs goalie prospect Justin Pogge joins the show.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨➡️ / @theleafsnation401SHOUTOUT 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+.👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Former Leafs prospect netminder Justin Pogge joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to take a stroll down memory lane.Pogge caught us up on life after playing, including his current role as goalie coach for the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks, and shared the biggest lessons from his career that now shape his coaching philosophy. He reflected on a true full-circle moment serving as a goalie coach for Canada’s World Junior team, two decades after starring for the country at the same tournament.The conversation also turned to Toronto’s crease. Pogge weighed in on Joseph Woll, explained why he’s high on Dennis Hildeby, and discussed his belief in big goaltenders and the value of net coverage and surface area.Finally, Pogge addressed the elephant in the room: his connection to Tuukka Rask and the infamous trade that sent Rask to Boston for Andrew Raycroft, with Pogge anointed as Toronto’s goalie of the future. He opened up on the behind-the-scenes pressure of being “the guy” the Leafs kept, and what it was like navigating those expectations as Rask went on to a sensational NHL career.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨➡️ / @theleafsnation401SHOUTOUT 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+.👍🏼Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/ca👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/👍🏼LevelWear: https://www.levelwear.com/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down another brutal night for the Maple Leafs, recapping Toronto’s 5–2 loss in Seattle to open a four-game road trip ahead of the Olympic break. The Leafs are now winless in six, sitting ten points out of a playoff spot with just twenty-eight games remaining — so yeah, the conversation turns to sell mode. The boys also tee up Saturday night’s matchup in Vancouver as Toronto takes on the league-worst Canucks. Plus, former Leafs GM and longtime NHL broadcaster Gord Stellick drops by to put this whole shit show into perspective.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨➡️ / @theleafsnation401SHOUTOUT 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+.👍🏼Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/ca👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Former Maple Leafs GM and longtime NHL broadcaster Gord Stellick joined Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill to break down the current state of the Leafs. Stellick opened with his reaction to the loss in Seattle and his surprise at where this team finds itself right now. From there, the conversation turned to the blame game—and whether everything should be on the table, including the possibility of moving one of the core players like William Nylander or Auston Matthews. The guys also dove into the trade deadline, Brad Treliving’s future, and put Gord back in the GM’s chair, asking what his first move would be if he were running the team again. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the direction of the organization, Stellick’s belief that the Leafs can retool and bounce back next season, and where MLSE President Keith Pelley fits into all of it.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨➡️ / @theleafsnation401SHOUTOUT 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+.👍🏼Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/ca👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/👍🏼LevelWear: https://www.levelwear.com/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!