Leafs Morning Take

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down an impressive weekend for the Maple Leafs. Despite being without their captain, Toronto picked up three of a possible four points, falling 3–2 in a shootout in Buffalo before bouncing back with a 4–2 win in Minnesota. The boys dive into the strong goaltending that powered the results, as Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz both delivered standout performances between the pipes.

They also dissect the fallout from Auston Matthews’ injury news & Radko Gudas being handed a five-game suspension for the hit. Plus, longtime NHL bench boss Peter Laviolette drops by the show to dish on the circus.

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Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill are joined by veteran NHL head coach Peter Laviolette to break down the fallout from the Radko Gudas knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews. Laviolette weighs in on the incident itself, what he expects from his team in terms of a response when a superstar gets targeted, and his thoughts on the league handing Gudas a five-game suspension.

The former Stanley Cup–winning bench boss also offers insight into what Craig Berube and the Maple Leafs coaching staff are going through right now, drawing parallels to the adversity he experienced behind the bench in New York last season. Laviolette explains how coaches try to block out the outside noise and focus on the job at hand during difficult stretches.

Plus, he opens up about what he’s looking for in his next head coaching opportunity.

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Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6–4 win over the Anaheim Ducks, a victory that snapped their ugly eight-game losing streak and marked Toronto’s first win since February 3. The win came at a major cost, however, as Leafs captain Auston Matthews left the game in the second period following a controversial knee-on-knee collision with Radko Gudas. The boys break down the hit & discuss what discipline—if any—should come from the league.

Meantime, the Leafs visit Buffalo & Minnesota this weekend, so you will get a full preview of that. Plus, hear from future Hall of Famer Max Scherzer, who stops by the show once again to talk about his return to the Blue Jays, leadership, accountability, and the pressure of playing in Toronto.

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Future Hall of Fame pitcher Max Scherzer joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a wide-ranging conversation on his return to the Toronto Blue Jays and the mentality that’s made him one of the fiercest competitors in professional sports.

Scherzer discusses whether it was always Toronto in free agency, revealing that several teams were interested before ultimately deciding to return. He also shares a great family story about his daughter writing a letter to Santa asking for her dad to come back to the Blue Jays. From there, Max reflects on the club’s heartbreaking Game 7 loss in the World Series and why he believes there’s still unfinished business in Toronto.

The conversation also touches on Scherzer’s spring debut, where he’s at physically, and the plan moving forward as he prepares for another season. Known for his legendary intensity, Scherzer dives into what accountability and leadership mean to him—something that naturally leads to a discussion about the pressure that comes with playing in Toronto, especially for teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs.

With Toronto’s leaders taking plenty of heat this season, Scherzer explains how great competitors stay confident, motivated, and hungry when their team is struggling. The guys also compare Scherzer’s relentless edge to longtime NHL agitator Corey Perry, and Max talks about the pride he takes in still competing like a bulldog at 41.
Plus, Scherzer reflects on what ultimately clicked inside the Blue Jays clubhouse last season after a slow start, the importance of culture for teams expected to win, and why he’d love to get out to a Leafs game in April to see Alex Ovechkin play in Toronto—potentially for the final time.

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Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta tee up the Maple Leafs’ home date with the Anaheim Ducks. It’s been a brutal stretch for Toronto, who have dropped eight straight games and haven’t tasted victory since February 3rd. Can they finally get back in the win column against the Pacific Division leaders?

Additionally, Pagnotta also dishes on Toronto’s trade deadline fallout. How close were the Leafs to moving Matthew Knies? And what went down with Bobby McMann?

Also, Alberga & Jay Rosehill caught up with Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville. Q discusses getting back behind the bench, reaching the 1000-win milestone, and what’s driving this surprising Ducks team. We’ll play the full interview on the show.

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