Leafs Morning Take

Dallas Eakins, former Maple Leafs/Marlies head coach and current head coach/GM of Adler Mannheim, joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to discuss the struggling Maple Leafs. Eakins weighs in on Jim Hiller's post-game communication, William Nylander's recent struggles and what it takes to be a true leader. Plus, he discusses the handling of Gavin McKenna, load management, Toronto's roster construction, and whether the organization needs to consider a rebuild. Finally, Eakins takes us behind the scenes of the Leafs' recent coaching search, detailing his involvement in the process and what he believes the organization's vision was moving forward.🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365: 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+.👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill preview the Maple Leafs' matchup against the Minnesota Wild as Toronto looks to snap out of its prolonged slump. The Leafs have dropped six of their last seven games, including four straight to open their six-game homestand. The boys discuss potential lineup changes, what it will take to turn things around, and where the team goes from here. Plus, Jeff Marek, host of The Sheet, stops by to weigh in on the struggling Leafs.🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365: 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+.👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com👍🏼Nordica: This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign led by the Podpass agency for Nordica. Feel the precision, discover Promachine: https://bit.ly/nordica-leafsmorningtake👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Jeff Marek, host of The Sheet, joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for an in-depth temperature check on the struggling Maple Leafs.Marek shares his overall read on where this team stands, why Toronto seems to operate in a constant state of panic, and the mounting pressure surrounding the organization. He also breaks down the Leafs' tagging issues, using a boxing analogy to explain what's going wrong.Plus, is it time for Toronto to make a change in the crease? Marek believes the Leafs need to switch things up in goal out of necessity. Finally, he weighs in on the temperature behind the scenes, John Chayka's options moving forward, and why starting a rebuild too late can be incredibly dangerous.🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365: 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+.👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com👍🏼Nordica: This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign led by the Podpass agency for Nordica. Feel the precision, discover Promachine: https://bit.ly/nordica-leafsmorningtake 👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/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 6-3 loss to the Colorado Avalanche as the Leafs' nightmare homestand continues. Toronto has dropped six of its last seven games and lost all four games to open its six-game homestand. The boys discuss the ongoing struggles of William Nylander, John Tavares and Sergei Bobrovsky, while examining where the Leafs go from here.Plus, longtime hocke🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365: 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+.👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com👍🏼Remi Card Trader: https://remicardtrader.ca/dfotoronto👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!y executive and coach Tom Renney, host of Tom Talks with Tom Renney, joins the show to share his perspective on the struggling Maple Leafs.

Long-time hockey executive and coach Tom Renney joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to dissect the Maple Leafs' ongoing struggles. Renney breaks down Toronto's defensive shortcomings, the drop-off in its penalty kill, and the importance of establishing better defensive structure. Plus, he discusses the responsibility of the team's leadership group, William Nylander's recent struggles, and whether it's time to lean more heavily on Anthony Stolarz. Renney also shares his confidence in Jim Hiller and explains why he believes the Leafs have what it takes to turn things around despite mounting injuries.🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼Powered by @bet365: 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+.👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com👍🏼Remi Card Trader: https://remicardtrader.ca/dfotoronto👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips are joined by former Maple Leafs assistant and current Arizona State head coach Dave Hakstol. Hakstol reflects on Colorado's 6-3 loss to Toronto back in October, shares his thoughts on the Leafs' recent struggles, and discusses how teams can navigate difficult stretches. Plus, he weighs in on Jim Hiller's line-blending philosophy, William Nylander's engagement level, Auston Matthews' resurgence, developing young players like Gavin McKenna, and why he isn't concerned about Sergei Bobrovsky's recent struggles.🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Powered by @bet365: 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+. 👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey 👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/ 👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com 👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips preview Toronto's home date with the Colorado Avalanche. The Leafs are coming off a disastrous Hall of Fame Weekend and are now 0-3-0 on their six-game homestand. To make matters worse, the injuries are starting to pile up, too. Plus, former Leafs and Avalanche assistant coach Dave Hakstol, now the head coach at Arizona State University, drops by the show!🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT 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+.👍🏼 Coca Cola👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill dissect a disastrous Hall of Fame Weekend for the Maple Leafs. Toronto dropped both games on home ice, falling 4-2 to Montreal before getting shut out 4-0 by New Jersey. The Leafs are now 0-3-0 to open their six-game homestand, with Colorado, Minnesota, & Edmonton still on the horizon.Meantime, the injury bug is starting to bite. Colton Sissons, Morgan Rielly, Jack Roslovic & Chris Tanev (maintenance) all missed time over the weekend. How concerned should Leafs fans be?Plus, the guys discuss the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026 before Todd Minerson, Country Director for Movember Canada, joins the show to discuss this year's campaign and the importance of starting conversations around men's health.🚨 Subscribe to DFO Toronto on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @dfotorontoSHOUTOUT 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+.👍🏼 Coca Cola👍🏼Movember: https://movember.com/👍🏼Table Fare + Social: https://www.tablefoodhall.com/👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!