Leafs Morning Take

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!

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill preview Toronto's Hall of Fame Weekend back-to-back on home ice against Montreal and New Jersey. They discuss how Jim Hiller could deploy his goaltenders, John Tavares' impending return, and the latest on Jack Roslovic's status. Plus, WWE Hall of Famer, All Elite Wrestling star, and diehard Leafs fan Adam Copeland returns to the show for another visit. And, buckle up for another edition of JAY or NAY!🚨 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!

AEW star, WWE Hall of Famer & diehard Leafs fan Adam Copeland joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for an entertaining conversation on all things Maple Leafs!First, Copeland delivers a vibe check on Toronto's up-and-down start, explaining why he believes this team is better than its .500 record suggests and might just need more time to find its chemistry. He highlights Easton Cowan and Kirill Marchenko as early positives, while taking issue with Jim Hiller's constant line juggling.Plus, he weighs in on William Nylander's recent play, offers his thoughts on the Leafs' goaltending tandem and why Anthony Stolarz deserves to ride the hot hand right now. And when it comes to what's next for Toronto, Copeland discusses potential trade targets, including Nikita Kucherov, Erik Karlsson and Roman Josi, while even looking ahead to a potential Connor McDavid conversation.Finally, he shows some love for Toronto's fourth line and makes it clear he's a big Zack MacEwen guy!🚨 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 the latest surrounding the Maple Leafs as they enjoy a few days off before hosting a back-to-back at Scotiabank Arena during Hockey Hall of Fame weekend. They discuss John Tavares' impending return from injury, Jack Roslovic taking a maintenance day, and William Nylander's interesting comments about not having the puck as much as he usually does lately. Plus, with Toronto sitting at -10 in the penalty department over the past five games, how can the Leafs clean things up? And, Nick goes 1-on-1 with Leafs forward Zack MacEwen. 🚨 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/👍🏼Remi Card Trader: 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 sits down with Maple Leafs forward Zack MacEwen for a one-on-one conversation about his strong start in Toronto, his recovery from ACL surgery, and finding his game again. MacEwen reflects on Tuesday's loss to Utah, why he believes he's playing the best hockey of his career, and the work he put in this past summer to get back to this level. Plus, he discusses earning his spot in Toronto, the identity he's helped establish alongside Brandon Duhaime and Teddy Blueger on the fourth line, and what it means to be a Toronto Maple Leaf. MacEwen also shares stories about growing up on PEI, his family's berry farm, skating with Sidney Crosby in the summer, and reveals who has the best moustache in the Leafs dressing room. His answer? Nick Paul.🚨 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/👍🏼Remi Card Trader: 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!