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Gavin McKenna is already turning heads at Toronto Maple Leafs training camp, and on today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn break down where the 2026 first-overall pick could fit in the Leafs lineup this season. Dan shares what he saw firsthand at Maple Leafs camp, while the pair react to Jim Hiller’s early impressions of McKenna and Easton Cowan, including Cowan standing out in the opening sessions. McKenna opened camp skating alongside John Tavares and William Nylander, while Auston Matthews worked between Matthew Knies and Jack Roslovic, raising plenty of questions about how Toronto’s top six could ultimately take shape. Could McKenna remain with Tavares and Nylander? Could he eventually earn a look alongside Matthews on the top line? Dan and Lindsay discuss his potential impact, the players fighting for roles and the biggest names to watch throughout Leafs camp. Lindsay also joins the show on location from Kyle Lowry’s charity golf tournament to discuss Lowry’s legacy with the Toronto Raptors, his upcoming No. 7 jersey retirement and the outlook for the Raptors heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. Plus, the Toronto Blue Jays enter their biggest stretch of the season, beginning a critical three-game series against the Texas Rangers with both clubs tied at 76-77 and chasing the final American League Wild Card spot. With just nine games remaining and Toronto two games out of a playoff position, every result carries major postseason implications as the Blue Jays fight to keep their season alive.#MapleLeafs #GavinMcKenna #LeafsNation #BlueJays #Raptors #OffTheRosterSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockeyReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn dive into the Toronto Maple Leafs as training camp gets underway, breaking down everything coming out of Leafs media day and the start of the 2026-27 season. They react to comments from Auston Matthews, Gavin McKenna, John Tavares, general manager John Chayka, head coach Jim Hiller and more, discussing the new-look Maple Leafs, expectations surrounding Matthews, McKenna’s first NHL training camp, Toronto’s revamped roster and some of the biggest questions facing the team heading into the new season.Dan and Lindsay also break down the Toronto Blue Jays’ big win over the Detroit Tigers to avoid the sweep and keep their postseason hopes alive. With the regular season winding down, they continue to examine the Blue Jays’ playoff chances, the American League Wild Card race and what Toronto needs to do down the stretch to have a chance at October baseball. Can the Jays put together the run they desperately need, and is there still enough time to make the playoffs?Then, former NHLer Sean Avery joins Off the Roster to discuss the launch of The Sean Avery Show, his new weekly show with The Nation Network on the HockeyFights YouTube channel. Avery explains what fans can expect from the show, the topics he wants to tackle and the perspective he plans to bring throughout the hockey season. He also weighs in on Auston Matthews, the Maple Leafs and his expectations for Toronto this season.Plus, Dan and Lindsay turn their attention to the NFL, looking back at Week 2 and teeing up the upcoming Thursday Night Football matchup.#MapleLeafs #LeafsForever #AustonMatthews #GavinMcKenna #BlueJays #SeanAvery #NHL #MLB #TorontoSports #OffTheRosterSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockeyReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

The Toronto Blue Jays’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread after an embarrassing 10-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers. On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn break down a disastrous night for the Blue Jays, why Toronto is struggling at the worst possible time and whether this season is quickly becoming a lost cause. With just 10 games remaining, they look at the record the Jays may need down the stretch to grab an American League Wild Card spot, how realistic a late playoff push actually is and what has gone wrong for Toronto during the most important stretch of the season. Later, Mike Vorkunov joins the show to discuss the latest around the NBA, including Kawhi Leonard officially returning to the Toronto Raptors, what the blockbuster move means for Toronto, how Kawhi fits alongside the Raptors’ current core and whether the team can legitimately contend in the Eastern Conference. Plus, Dan and Lindsay dive into a wild 24 hours around the NHL as teams raced to lock players into eight-year contracts and signing bonuses before the old CBA expired, what the new rules mean for NHL contracts going forward and how the changes could impact the Toronto Maple Leafs.#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #MLBPlayoffs #WildCardRace #DetroitTigers #TorontoSports #Raptors #KawhiLeonard #TorontoRaptors #MapleLeafs #NHL #OffTheRosterSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockeyReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

Kawhi Leonard is officially back with the Toronto Raptors. On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn react to the blockbuster news that Kawhi’s return to Toronto is finally official following the Raptors’ deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. They break down what Leonard’s return means for the Raptors, why it took so long for the trade to be finalized, how getting the deal done now could benefit Bobby Webster and Toronto’s front office, and what Kawhi changes for the Raptors heading into the 2026-27 NBA season.Then, Dan and Lindsay turn their attention to the Toronto Blue Jays after a brutal missed opportunity against the Detroit Tigers. With every game becoming increasingly important in the American League Wild Card race, the Jays had a chance to make up valuable ground in the MLB playoff picture but couldn’t close it out. They break down what went wrong against Detroit, how damaging the loss could be, and what Toronto needs to do down the stretch to keep its postseason hopes alive.Plus, Lindsay takes us inside the Toronto Maple Leafs golf tournament, sharing what the atmosphere was like around the team, the vibes heading into the new NHL season and the biggest takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ media availabilities.Kawhi Leonard is back. The Blue Jays are fighting for their playoff lives. And the Maple Leafs are back in front of the media. It’s a packed Toronto sports edition of Off the Roster.#TorontoRaptors #KawhiLeonard #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MapleLeafs #NBA #MLBSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockeyReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn break down a massive weekend for the Toronto Blue Jays after they bounced back from a Friday night loss to win their series against the Baltimore Orioles and keep their postseason hopes alive in the American League Wild Card race.Dan and Lindsay are joined by Brandon Wile to break down everything happening with the Blue Jays and around Major League Baseball, starting with the biggest story of Toronto’s weekend: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally breaking through at Rogers Centre and hitting his first home run at home this season. They discuss what the long-awaited homer could mean for Vladdy down the stretch, whether it can spark the Blue Jays superstar at the plate and just how important Guerrero will be if Toronto is going to complete its push toward the MLB Playoffs.They also dive into an impressive weekend from Brett Bateman, who blasted the first Major League home run of his career before following it up with another homer the next night. Plus, Brandon joins the discussion on Dylan Cease’s performance against Baltimore, including his ability to escape trouble after a difficult opening inning, the strength of the Blue Jays pitching staff throughout the weekend and what Toronto needs from its rotation as every game becomes more important.With the regular season winding down, the crew takes another look at the AL Wild Card race, Toronto’s path to the postseason, the upcoming Blue Jays schedule and the biggest stories developing around the rest of MLB as the playoff picture takes shape.Later, Dan and Lindsay shift to the NFL for a full look around Week 1, including the biggest results and storylines from across the league, NFL Survivor Pool picks, predictions and early-season takeaways.Finally, they hit the latest from the Toronto Maple Leafs prospect games, breaking down what they saw from the Leafs’ young players over the weekend and discussing Gavin McKenna not playing in the tournament.Subscribe for more coverage of the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leafs, NFL, MLB, NHL and everything happening across Toronto sports on Off the Roster.#BlueJays #VladimirGuerreroJr #MLB #TorontoBlueJays #NFL #MapleLeafs #GavinMcKenna #OffTheRosterSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockeyReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio, Cabbie Richards and Lindsay Dunn break down a huge day across Toronto and North American sports. The crew reacts to the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams NFL game in Australia, breaking down the NFC West matchup and the biggest takeaways from the historic game in Melbourne. Then, attention shifts to the Toronto Blue Jays’ playoff push as they prepare for a pivotal weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles with every game becoming increasingly important in the American League Wild Card race. What do the Blue Jays need to do against Baltimore, and can Toronto make its final push toward the MLB postseason? The crew also dives into the latest developments surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, with federal authorities reportedly investigating the Clippers’ dealings with Leonard following the NBA’s investigation and punishment of the organization. Plus, the Toronto Maple Leafs prospect tournament gets underway this weekend with all eyes on Gavin McKenna, as Leafs fans get another look at the highly touted young star ahead of training camp and the 2026-27 NHL season.#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #Orioles #MLB #MLBPlayoffs #Clippers #KawhiLeonard #NBA #49ers #Rams #NFL #MapleLeafs #LeafsForever #GavinMcKenna #OffTheRosterSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

On today’s episode of Off the Roster, the crew breaks down a brutal missed opportunity for the Toronto Blue Jays after being shut out 2-0 by the Athletics in a game that could prove costly in the American League Wild Card race. They discuss the Jays’ struggling offence, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent issues at the plate, and some questionable late-game decisions from John Schneider, including leaving Ernie Clement in to hit with the game on the line. With the teams around Toronto continuing to pick up wins, how much room for error do the Blue Jays have left? The crew looks ahead to a massive weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles, breaks down the remaining schedule and asks what Toronto needs to do down the stretch to get back into an MLB playoff spot. Plus, they react to the New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks NFL season opener, preview the rest of NFL Week 1, give some of their favourite bets and survivor picks, and dive into the latest Toronto Maple Leafs news with Max Domi expected to miss training camp, what his absence could mean for the Leafs’ roster, Toronto’s salary-cap situation and more from around the NHL.#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #MLBPlayoffs #MLBPostseason #VladimirGuerreroJr #NFL #NFLWeek1 #Patriots #Seahawks #MapleLeafs #NHL #OffTheRosterSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards break down the Toronto Blue Jays’ second game against the Athletics, as the offence comes alive with a much-needed bounce-back performance in the middle of a crucial MLB playoff push. With every game carrying more weight in the American League postseason race, the crew discusses what the response means for the Blue Jays, their lineup, and their chances of playing October baseball.Former Blue Jay Whit Merrifield joins the show to break down the biggest stories around Major League Baseball, including Toronto’s playoff chances, why the American League remains wide open, Aaron Judge’s return and what it means for the Yankees, the state of the AL contenders, and much more from around MLB.Plus, with the NFL season getting underway, Dan, Lindsay, and Cabbie draft the teams they believe will be the best in football this year, debate the top Super Bowl contenders, and make their picks heading into the new season. They also get into the latest NHL news and storylines as hockey season continues to draw closer.#BlueJays #MLB #TorontoBlueJays #MLBPlayoffs #WhitMerrifield #NFL #NFLSeason #NHL #OffTheRosterSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

Off the Roster has a brand-new home! Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn and Cabbie Richards debut the new Nation Network studio in downtown Toronto before diving into everything happening across Toronto sports.Blue Jays legend Buck Martinez joins the show to reflect on his decades with the organization, what it meant to become one of the defining voices of Blue Jays baseball and the emotion of being honoured by the organization after stepping away from the broadcast booth.Buck also weighs in on the current Blue Jays as they enter the final weeks of the regular season fighting for a spot in the postseason. The crew breaks down Toronto's recent stretch, how they've continued finding ways to win and what needs to happen down the stretch for the Jays to get themselves into the playoffs.Plus, with Maple Leafs hockey right around the corner, Dan, Lindsay and Cabbie look ahead to Toronto's roster, the biggest questions entering the season and whether more moves could still be coming before puck drop.They also dig into the latest chapter of the Kawhi Leonard saga. The NBA's investigation into Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers has officially concluded, but Kawhi is still not technically a Toronto Raptor. So when will the long-awaited move finally become official, and what happens next for Kawhi and the Raptors?And, of course, the crew gives you a look at the brand-new Nation Network studio in downtown Toronto.If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel and let us know in the comments: are the Blue Jays going to make the playoffs?#OffTheRoster #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #BuckMartinez #MapleLeafs #Raptors #KawhiLeonardSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster