Leafs Morning Take

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill preview the Maple Leafs’ visit to Vegas, the first game of a daunting three-game road trip. The boys discuss the vibes being sky-high after Toronto’s thrilling OT win over Nashville and what the Leafs need to do to carry that momentum into Vegas.

They also dive into Gavin McKenna’s impressive outing and whether the young star can eventually become Toronto’s long-term replacement for Mitch Marner. Speaking of Marner, the Leafs are facing their longtime star for the third time since he left Toronto in free agency in 2025 to join the Golden Knights. Is the Marner storyline finally dead, or is there still something to it?

Plus, longtime NHL bench boss and former Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant drops by to preview the matchup and share his thoughts on the Leafs.

And, of course, buckle up for another edition of JAY OR NAY, where Rosie blind-ranks Maple Leafs fashion.

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Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill welcome Gerard Gallant to Leafs Morning Take to tee up Toronto's visit to Vegas. Gallant weighs in on Auston Matthews' dominant four-point performance against Nashville, calling the Leafs captain outstanding, before offering his thoughts on Gavin McKenna and the patience required for a young player to find his footing in Toronto.

Gallant draws comparisons between McKenna's situation and his experience coaching Alexis Lafreniere with the Rangers, emphasizing the importance of communication, confidence and allowing young players time to develop. He also discusses whether coaching McKenna in the Toronto market requires a different approach, his decision to stay alongside John Tavares, and whether McKenna can eventually become Toronto's long-term replacement for Mitch Marner. Gallant believes the comparisons are there, but points out that Marner remains one of the best players in the NHL.

Plus, Gallant discusses the coaching style of Marco Sturm, Sergei Bobrovsky, and what it was like coaching Nick Paul and Troy Stecher at the 2021 World Championship.

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Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap Toronto’s thrilling 5-4 overtime victory over Nashville. Auston Matthews played the hero, scoring the OT winner while finishing the night with a goal and three assists. Gavin McKenna also delivered a milestone performance, recording his first NHL goal and point. The boys break down the wild night, Matthews’ huge performance, McKenna’s first NHL goal, and what this win means for the Leafs as they head out on the road for three difficult games in a row.

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Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta preview Toronto’s home date with Nashville — the fourth and final game of the Leafs’ season-opening homestand. Is this a sneaky big game for Toronto with a daunting Vegas-Colorado-Utah road trip looming? The boys discuss the importance of Tuesday night’s matchup, Gavin McKenna, John Tavares, and the latest on Toronto’s search for defensive help. Plus, legendary play-by-play voice Chris Cuthbert drops by to share what he’s seen from the Leafs through their first three games.

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Chris Cuthbert joins Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta to break down the Maple Leafs through three games. First, Cuthbert weighs in on Gavin McKenna taking the option on Sunday’s optional skate, explaining why he’s not concerned about the rookie and believes John Tavares can help show him the right way to handle the grind of an NHL season.

Then, Cuthbert assesses Toronto’s start, calling the second period against Ottawa perhaps the best they’ve played this season — while labeling the third their worst. He also gives his thoughts on Sergei Bobrovsky’s solid start between the pipes and the McKenna-Tavares-Nylander trio, urging Leafs fans to give the line some time to find its chemistry.

Plus, Cuthbert makes an intriguing comparison for Kirill Marchenko, pointing to Martin Necas’ jump from Carolina to Colorado as an example of how a player can level up in a new environment. Could Marchenko do the same in Toronto?

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