Leafs Morning Take

Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips react as the celebration tour rolls on for Team USA following their thrilling gold medal victory at the Milan Games. From champagne showers in Italy to a headline-making night in Miami, the party didn’t stop there — Auston Matthews and company were then invited to Washington as guests for President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address at the White House.

With the Leafs set to return to action Wednesday night, the boys debate a hot-button question: does Matthews owe it to Toronto to suit up immediately, or has he earned the right to take a breather after leading Team USA to gold?

Plus, American hockey icon and Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick joins the show to break down the Milan Games, weigh in on Matthews’ growing legacy, and assess whether the Maple Leafs have enough runway left this season to turn things around.

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Hockey Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick joined Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips to break down Team USA’s thrilling 2-1 OT gold medal win over Canada at the Milan Games.
JR dishes on the post-tournament celebration tour, what this statement victory means for USA Hockey moving forward, and why this group could leave a lasting legacy south of the border. He also dives deep into Auston Matthews’ tournament performance — should this gold medal shift the narrative around Matthews in Toronto? And would it be a bad look if the Leafs captain decided to sit out the team’s first game back Wednesday night in Tampa?

Plus, Roenick shares insight on what it’s really like returning to the NHL grind after the emotional high of the Olympics, and weighs in on the Maple Leafs’ playoff outlook. Sitting six points back with 25 games to play — does he believe they’ll get back in the mix?

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Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down a thrilling gold medal finish at the Milan Olympics as Team USA edged Canada 2-1 in overtime to capture men’s hockey gold. Jack Hughes played the hero, putting home the OT winner, while Connor Hellebuyck stood on his head in a sensational performance between the pipes. Leafs captain Auston Matthews delivered on the biggest stage, picking up a key assist and leading Team USA to the top of the podium. The boys dive into what this moment means for Matthews’ legacy. Speaking of which, Mike Modano, one of the greatest American hockey players of all-time, stops by to dish on the Leafs' captain.

Plus, with the Olympic break over, attention shifts back to the Toronto Maple Leafs as they gear up to return to action Wednesday night in Tampa.

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Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a can't-miss conversation following Team USA’s gold medal triumph over Canada at the Milan Games.

Modano reflects on the emotion of watching the Americans capture gold, what the victory means south of the border, and the pride — and pressure — that comes with representing your country at the Olympic Games as an NHL player. He takes listeners inside that unique experience and explains why moments like this can define careers.

The conversation naturally turns to Auston Matthews, who captained Team USA to gold. Modano weighs in on Matthews’ leadership and performance in Milan, and whether this championship moment shifts the narrative around the Leafs captain’s legacy. A few weeks removed from his headline-making appearance on OverDrive, Modano also clarifies his comments about the intense scrutiny that comes with playing in Toronto. He explains what he meant, why the market is so demanding, and why he believes Matthews can use this Olympic win as a springboard for even bigger things — provided he gets more support around him with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

To wrap, Modano shares his thoughts on Toronto’s playoff outlook and what it will take for the Leafs to translate star power into postseason success.

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David Pagnotta joined Nick Alberga & Zack Phillips to break down Mitch Marner’s OT heroics for Canada and what the Maple Leafs could be thinking as the March 6th NHL trade deadline approaches.

Pagnotta touched on the surprise return of Chris Tanev to practice following the Olympic break, provided an update on Dakota Joshua’s injury status, and addressed the big question surrounding Morgan Rielly — is there any scenario where he’s dealt before the deadline? (Rielly is good to go after missing the final two games before the break.) With Toronto sitting six points out and 25 games left, Pagnotta dives into what management could be thinking as crunch time looms. He also weighs the futures of Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton — are they more likely to be moved, or re-signed?
Plenty of deadline intrigue, roster speculation, and insight from one of the best in the business.

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