Leafs Morning Take

Former Blue Jackets head coach Dean Evason joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down Toronto’s impressive 6-2 win over Columbus. Evason raves about the Leafs’ offseason additions, including Colton Sissons, Brandon Duhaime, Nick Paul and Vinni Lettieri, declaring, “I would be excited if I were a Leafs fan.” Plus, he opens up about Columbus’ cold reception for former teammate Kirill Marchenko, what Marchenko needs to do to reach his full potential, and why he believes both sides won the Matthew Knies blockbuster. Evason also discusses Auston Matthews’ elite compete level, Easton Cowan’s fantastic performance, Toronto’s penalty kill, first-faceoff battles and how the Leafs can help Gavin McKenna thrive early in his NHL career.🚨 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/👍🏼 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!

NHL Insider David Pagnotta joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down the Leafs' 3-1 win over San Jose, Auston Matthews' renewed swagger, and whether Gavin McKenna could play a role in keeping the captain in Toronto long term. Plus, Pagnotta weighs in on the Matthew Knies trade, Toronto's ongoing search for a top-four defenceman, and which assets could be in play. The boys also debate Simon Edvinsson's value, whether Anthony Stolarz could be moved, and what it might cost to land Calgary's Zach Whitecloud.🚨 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 recap Toronto’s 3-1 win over San Jose. After calling for more emotion and urgency earlier in the day, Auston Matthews answered the call with a goal and two assists. Plus, Gavin McKenna notched his first career game-winning goal, getting the better of No. 2 overall pick Ivar Stenberg in their first NHL showdown.NHL insider David Pagnotta drops by to break down the win and dish on what could be percolating on the trade market for the Leafs. Meantime, the boys look ahead to the second half of Toronto’s back-to-back as Kirill Marchenko returns to Columbus to face Matthew Knies for the first time since the blockbuster trade.🚨 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/👍🏼 Mauril : Download on iOS | Download on Android | mauril.ca This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Mauril, developed by CBC/Radio-Canada.👍🏼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 recap the Maple Leafs' 4-1 loss to the Islanders on Saturday before looking ahead to Monday's matchup against San Jose. Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, the first and second overall picks in June's draft, will face off in the NHL for the first time. It's the front end of a back-to-back, with Toronto visiting Matthew Knies and the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. Plus, the boys discuss the latest on John Tavares' injury prognosis and where things stand with Chris Tanev. Also, they break down Elliotte Friedman's weekend reporting on the Leafs' trade stance. Toronto's reportedly only willing to part with premium assets if it can land a difference-maker on the back end.🚨 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/👍🏼 Mauril : Download on iOS | Download on Android | mauril.ca This collaboration is part of an advertising campaign managed by the agency Podpass for Mauril, developed by CBC/Radio-Canada.👍🏼SHOP MERCH - https://nationgear.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Former Maple Leafs forward and current New York Islanders assistant to the GM Matt Martin joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to discuss his transition from the ice to the front office and why he believes it will take Toronto time to adjust amid significant organizational turnover. Martin shares his thoughts on Jim Hiller, Gavin McKenna’s development, and Auston Matthews’ strong start to the season, saying the Leafs captain “looks every bit himself this year.”Plus, Martin raves about Matthew Schaefer, last season’s Calder Trophy winner who lives with Martin and his family, discusses John Tavares’ leadership and mentorship of McKenna, and reflects on his time in Toronto and his relationship with Lou Lamoriello.🚨 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!

Martin Biron joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to dissect Toronto’s ugly 5-4 OT loss to Buffalo. Biron weighs in on Jim Hiller’s decision to bench Gavin McKenna for the entire second half of the game, why he isn’t a fan of how the Leafs are utilizing the No. 1 overall pick, and what led to Toronto’s third-period collapse. Plus, they discuss Sergei Bobrovsky’s performance, how the Leafs will manage without Chris Tanev and John Tavares, and Kirill Marchenko’s hat trick.🚨 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!

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Former Leaf and current Toronto Marlies head coach Steve Sullivan joins Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill to discuss the Marlies’ 3-1-0 start, the importance of alignment between the AHL and NHL clubs, and putting his own stamp on a team coming off a Calder Cup championship. Plus, Sullivan reflects on working with the Leafs’ power play last season following Marc Savard’s departure, shares his thoughts on prospect Ben Danford’s development and injury status, and raves about Gavin McKenna’s confidence and abilities. He also discusses Artur Aktyamov’s potential as Toronto’s goalie of the future and what it’s like to be reunited with former teammate Mats Sundin in the Leafs organization.🚨 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!