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Leafs Morning Take

Leafs Morning Take

By: The Nation Network
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If you’re a fan of spicy hot takes & bitter honesty, you’ve come to the right place. Nick Alberga and former Toronto Maple Leaf Jay Rosehill have your daily dose of opinions, analysis, and guests that will leave you wanting more.


This podcast is your one-stop shop for all things Toronto Maple Leafs.

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Episodes
  • Mentors Trip, Leafs Visit Minten's Bruins ft. Mike Grinnell
    Mar 24 2026

    Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill set the stage for Toronto’s trip to Boston to take on the Boston Bruins, though “preview” might be generous given where things stand. The Leafs have been spiralling for a long time, looking like one of the worst teams in the NHL, and the boys don’t sugarcoat it.


    With it being the annual mentors trip, Rosehill explains what those experiences are really like — even if the timing couldn’t feel more off.


    Plus, Spittin’ Chiclets personality Mike Grinnell drops by to chirp the Leafs, crack jokes about the Carlo trade, and offer his brutally honest take on a team that’s completely lost its way.



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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Mike Grinnell Interview
    Mar 24 2026

    Mike Grinnell from Spittin’ Chiclets joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a spirited, no-holds-barred conversation.


    Grinnell wastes no time taking a victory lap on last year’s deadline deal that sent Fraser Minten and a first-round pick to Boston for Brandon Carlo, breaking down Minten’s impact and why Bruins fans are loving the move right now. He also offers insight into Boston’s ability to bounce back after last season’s retool, and what’s fuelled their success this year.


    That leads into a bigger-picture discussion: could the Maple Leafs realistically follow a similar path, or is that just wishful thinking? What, if anything, can Toronto learn from the Bruins’ model?


    Things heat up when the conversation shifts to Auston Matthews and the Toronto market. Grinnell defends the Leafs captain, arguing the media is selective in its criticism, while Rosehill pushes back hard—diving into issues surrounding culture, accountability, and identity. The Florida Panthers’ style is used as a benchmark, sparking a larger debate about why the Leafs continue to face negativity and whether it’s ultimately self-inflicted.


    It’s a passionate, unfiltered discussion on expectations, culture, and the growing frustration around this Leafs team.

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    22 mins
  • Berube Calls Out Woll, Stolarz Scare, Leafs Last Since Break ft. Carter Hutton
    Mar 23 2026

    Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta break down a chaotic weekend for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto dropped a 4-3 OT decision to the Carolina Hurricanes before falling 5-2 to the Ottawa Senators, with the spotlight firmly on the crease. Craig Berube publicly called out Joseph Woll following the Carolina loss, and hours later, Woll was forced back into action after Anthony Stolarz took a William Nylander shot to the neck in warmups. Stolarz was taken to hospital for precautionary imaging but was able to return home with the team. Plus, former NHL goalie Carter Hutton joins the show to break down the situation in Toronto’s crease and much more.



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    1 hr and 1 min
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