Leafs Morning Take

Sid Seixeiro, host of The Sid Seixeiro Show, joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs coming out of the Olympic break — and he doesn’t sugarcoat it.With 25 games left and Toronto sitting six points out of a playoff spot, Sid believes the Leafs are in serious trouble. He takes aim at the organization’s asset management, questions several trades made over the past few seasons, and explains why he thinks this group ultimately misses the playoffs.The conversation also shifts to Auston Matthews capturing gold in Milan. Sid is optimistic about what the experience could mean for Matthews down the stretch, while acknowledging that his Olympic performance, though solid, wasn’t exactly otherworldly. Plus, thoughts on Keith Pelley’s role in the bigger picture.#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+.👍🏼Tim Hortons: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup👍🏼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 tee up the stretch run as the Toronto Maple Leafs return from the Olympic break to visit the Tampa Bay Lightning.With 25 games left and sitting six points out of a playoff spot, the pressure is on. The boys break down what’s at stake, what needs to change, and whether this group has another gear when it matters most.Meanwhile, Leafs captain Auston Matthews is expected to play after captaining Team USA to gold — but his appearance at the White House on Tuesday lit up social media. The boys dive into the reaction, the noise, and whether any of it actually matters heading into this crucial stretch.Plus, Sid Seixeiro, host of The Sid Seixeiro Show, stops by to weigh in on the Leafs’ playoff push and what the final 25 games could mean for the future of this core.#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+.👍🏼Tim Horton’s: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup👍🏼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 & Zack Phillips react as the celebration tour rolls on for Team USA following their thrilling gold medal victory at the Milan Games. From champagne showers in Italy to a headline-making night in Miami, the party didn’t stop there — Auston Matthews and company were then invited to Washington as guests for President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address at the White House.With the Leafs set to return to action Wednesday night, the boys debate a hot-button question: does Matthews owe it to Toronto to suit up immediately, or has he earned the right to take a breather after leading Team USA to gold?Plus, American hockey icon and Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick joins the show to break down the Milan Games, weigh in on Matthews’ growing legacy, and assess whether the Maple Leafs have enough runway left this season to turn things around.#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+.👍🏼Tim Horton’s: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup👍🏼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!

Hockey Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick joined Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips to break down Team USA’s thrilling 2-1 OT gold medal win over Canada at the Milan Games.JR dishes on the post-tournament celebration tour, what this statement victory means for USA Hockey moving forward, and why this group could leave a lasting legacy south of the border. He also dives deep into Auston Matthews’ tournament performance — should this gold medal shift the narrative around Matthews in Toronto? And would it be a bad look if the Leafs captain decided to sit out the team’s first game back Wednesday night in Tampa?Plus, Roenick shares insight on what it’s really like returning to the NHL grind after the emotional high of the Olympics, and weighs in on the Maple Leafs’ playoff outlook. Sitting six points back with 25 games to play — does he believe they’ll get back in the mix?#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+.👍🏼Tim Hortons: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup👍🏼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 a thrilling gold medal finish at the Milan Olympics as Team USA edged Canada 2-1 in overtime to capture men’s hockey gold. Jack Hughes played the hero, putting home the OT winner, while Connor Hellebuyck stood on his head in a sensational performance between the pipes. Leafs captain Auston Matthews delivered on the biggest stage, picking up a key assist and leading Team USA to the top of the podium. The boys dive into what this moment means for Matthews’ legacy. Speaking of which, Mike Modano, one of the greatest American hockey players of all-time, stops by to dish on the Leafs' captain.Plus, with the Olympic break over, attention shifts back to the Toronto Maple Leafs as they gear up to return to action Wednesday night in Tampa.#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+.👍🏼Tim Horton’s: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup👍🏼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!

Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a can't-miss conversation following Team USA’s gold medal triumph over Canada at the Milan Games.Modano reflects on the emotion of watching the Americans capture gold, what the victory means south of the border, and the pride — and pressure — that comes with representing your country at the Olympic Games as an NHL player. He takes listeners inside that unique experience and explains why moments like this can define careers.The conversation naturally turns to Auston Matthews, who captained Team USA to gold. Modano weighs in on Matthews’ leadership and performance in Milan, and whether this championship moment shifts the narrative around the Leafs captain’s legacy. A few weeks removed from his headline-making appearance on OverDrive, Modano also clarifies his comments about the intense scrutiny that comes with playing in Toronto. He explains what he meant, why the market is so demanding, and why he believes Matthews can use this Olympic win as a springboard for even bigger things — provided he gets more support around him with the Toronto Maple Leafs.To wrap, Modano shares his thoughts on Toronto’s playoff outlook and what it will take for the Leafs to translate star power into postseason success.#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+.👍🏼Tim Hortons: https://www.timhortons.ca/rollup👍🏼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!

David Pagnotta joined Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips to break down Mitch Marner’s OT heroics for Canada and what the Maple Leafs could be thinking as the March 6th NHL trade deadline approaches.Pagnotta touched on the surprise return of Chris Tanev to practice following the Olympic break, provided an update on Dakota Joshua’s injury status, and addressed the big question surrounding Morgan Rielly — is there any scenario where he’s dealt before the deadline? (Rielly is good to go after missing the final two games before the break.) With Toronto sitting six points out and 25 games left, Pagnotta dives into what management could be thinking as crunch time looms. He also weighs the futures of Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton — are they more likely to be moved, or re-signed?Plenty of deadline intrigue, roster speculation, and insight from one of the best in the business.#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 & Zack Phillips break down a wild day at the Milan Games, headlined by Canada’s thrilling 4-3 OT win over Czechia. Former Maple Leaf Mitch Marner — often criticized for not delivering in the biggest moments — silenced the noise (at least temporarily) by burying the OT winner. The goal set off a social media frenzy, with the hockey world — including Roberto Luongo, Chris Pronger, Mark Stone, and Jon Cooper — taking playful jabs at the Maple Leafs.Meanwhile, Leafs captain Auston Matthews picked up an assist on Quinn Hughes’ OT winner as USA edged Sweden 2-1 to punch their ticket to the semifinals. With the loss, William Nylander and Oliver Ekman-Larsson are officially heading home.Back in Toronto, the Maple Leafs returned to the ice ahead of next Wednesday’s return to action. The boys react to encouraging updates, including Dakota Joshua, Morgan Rielly, and even Chris Tanev skating again.Plus, NHL Insider David Pagnotta joins the show to discuss Toronto’s looming March 6 trade deadline plans and what this stretch run could look like coming out of the break.#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 the latest from the men’s Olympic hockey tournament, with plenty of Maple Leafs flavour. William Nylander and Oliver Ekman-Larsson suit up for Sweden as they battle Latvia on Tuesday. A win would punch Sweden’s ticket to the quarterfinals — and set up a must-watch showdown with Auston Matthews and United States.Meanwhile, Canada awaits its quarterfinal opponent, drawing either Czechia or Denmark on Wednesday.The boys also dive into the heated Crinon/Wilson altercation that led to the French Ice Hockey Federation banning Crinon for the remainder of the tournament. Plus, they highlight Matthews’ red-hot performance so far and what it could mean for both Team USA’s medal hopes and the Toronto Maple Leafs down the stretch.#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!