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David Pagnotta joins Lindsay Dunn, Dan Riccio, and Cabbie Richards on Off The Roster to break down the Toronto Maple Leafs firing Craig Berube and what the organization’s “organizational shift” really means moving forward. The crew dives into why the Leafs made the move now, how John Chayka and Mats Sundin could reshape the franchise, and what style of hockey Toronto appears to be prioritizing going forward. They also discuss Auston Matthews’ future with the organization, how the coaching decision impacts the core, and whether the Leafs are truly rebuilding or simply retooling for next season. Plus, Pagnotta weighs in on potential coaching candidates including Bruce Cassidy, David Carle, Jay Woodcroft, Kris Knoblauch, Gerard Gallant, Manny Malhotra, and more while discussing what makes the Leafs job appealing around the NHL.#MapleLeafs #TorontoMapleLeafs #NHL #CraigBerube #AustonMatthews #DavidPagnotta #OffTheRoster #HockeySHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Off The Roster, the biggest story in hockey takes center stage as the Toronto Maple Leafs officially fire head coach Craig Berube. Lindsay Dunn, Dan Riccio & Cabbie Richards are joined by Nick Alberga from Leafs Morning Take who reacts to the stunning news, break down what led to the decision, what it means for the future of the organization, and the direction of the Toronto Maple Leafs in pursuit of their next head coach. Plus, Dave Pagnotta of the Fourth Period adds his insights about the type of head coach Toronto should pursue, speculates on a list of potential head coaching candidates for the Maple Leafs as well as looks forward to hearing from General Manager John Chayka about his "organizational shift" in a press conference scheduled for 12:30p ET on Wednesday, May 13th (after the show). There is discussion surrounding Auston Matthews and what this move signals for Toronto heading into a massive offseason. Finally, Michael Augello believes Toronto's decision should be an inspired one and not hire a recycled head coach to take the Toronto Maple Leafs into a new era. Among the candidates to consider, Manny Malhotra (former Maple Leafs Assistant Coach), David Carle (University of Denver), John Gruden (Toronto Marlies Head Coach). We will get to (on Thursday) discuss the Buffalo Sabres’ huge win over the Montreal Canadiens and whether the series is now destined for seven games, while the guys react to the controversial goalie interference call that had fans furious and Brayden McNabb’s game misconduct in Ducks vs. Golden Knights. Plus, Marie-Philip Poulin delivers again in the PWHL playoffs, and the Blue Jays continue searching for answers after another frustrating extra innings loss with discussions surrounding Corbin’s start, Orelvis Piñango’s power surge, and whether Valenzuela or Tyler Heineman should stay in the mix once Alejandro Kirk returns.#OffTheRoster #NHLPlayoffs #MapleLeafs #BlueJays #BuffaloSabres #MontrealCanadiens #PWHL #AustonMatthewsSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lindsay Dunn, Dan Riccio, and Cabbie Richards break down a frustrating start to the series for the Toronto Blue Jays after falling to the Tampa Bay Rays. The crew dives into Andrés Giménez’s two home run performance despite the loss, Kevin Gausman struggling after allowing six earned runs in 4.2 innings, and the ongoing issues holding the Blue Jays back as they look to find consistency. Mike Wilner joins the show to discuss what’s going wrong for the Blue Jays, the state of the lineup and pitching staff, and what needs to change moving forward. Plus, the conversation shifts to the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Colorado Avalanche take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Minnesota Wild. The crew discusses Colorado’s dominance, what has gone wrong for Minnesota, and whether the Wild can find a way back into the series before it’s too late. All that and more on another episode of Off The Roster.#OffTheRoster #TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays #MLB #TampaBayRays #ColoradoAvalanche #MinnesotaWild #NHLPlayoffs #StanleyCupPlayoffs #SportsTalkSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cabbie Richards, Dan Riccio, and Lindsay Dunn are back with another episode of Off The Roster as the Toronto Blue Jays win their series against the Anaheim Angels. John Schneider’s finding new strategies to use Eric Lauer, which haven’t produced much success. Dan is impatiently waiting for Vladimir Guerrero Jr to break free from his power outrage. We discuss whether Vladdy's in a slump as he has not homered in 18 games. Daulton Varsho + George Springer remember their first home runs ever, which leads into a conversation about the Most Painful HRs hit against the Blue Jays in recent memory (non World Series Division). As the NBA Draft Lottery concluded on Sunday, Toronto's 2026 First Round pick (through subsequent trades) lands with the Los Angeles Clippers. Was the Brandon Ingram trade to Toronto in 2025 (using one of those 1st round picks) a success? NBA News around the league: Victor Wembanyama was ejected, New York sweeps Philadelphia and the Thunder is on the verge of sweeping Lebron James' Lakers. The Montreal Canadiens taking control of their second round series against the Buffalo Sabres after dominant performances in Games 2 and 3. While doing so, Habs fans taunt the Hockey Gods with a chant after Game 3. Will Toronto fans "hate watch" Mitch Marner throughout the NHL Playoffs? Plus, the conversation shifts to soccer as the legendary Lionel Messi takes over Toronto ahead of a massive international summer for the city. Dan Riccio experienced Toronto’s brand new stadium stands (at BMO Field), the atmosphere surrounding the city and is there any excitement building for the FIFA World Cup? The crew covers all the biggest stories from around the sports world on another jam packed episode of Off The Roster.0:55 Intro 1:50 Blue Jays Win Series vs Anaheim 3:50 Eric Lauer’s struggles continue8:00 Blue Jays News on Yariel Rodriguez 9:00 Vladimir Guerrero + Jays bats are cold12:00 Kazuma x Quesedilla 13:10 Most Painful HR against the Blue Jays19:20 George Springer + Daulton Varsha’s first HRs20:20 Remarkable memories by athletes 23:05 Revisting the Brandon Ingram trade30:30 Dan Preaches Patience 31:45 Knicks Sweep the 76ers 35:00 NBA Playoffs Update - Wemby Ejected38:00 Montreal Canadiens Fans Taunt Hockey Gawds 42:40 Leafs Fans Hate Watching Mitch Marner 45:15 Nightmare Scenario for Leafs Fans 50:40 The Lionel Messi Experience In Toronto 52:20 No Buzz for the FIFA World Cup 55:55 TFC Fans’ Message for Keith Pelley 58:00 World Cup Tickets Are Insanely High 1:01:45 Arsenal’s Controversial Win 1:04:25 Pacers GM apologizes to fans 1:07:15 ProLine Picks - Quinn Hughes + Cade Cunningham #OffTheRoster #NHL #StanleyCupPlayoffs #MontrealCanadiens #BuffaloSabres #LionelMessi #Toronto #WorldCup #Soccer #Hockey #SportsTalkSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Wyshynski joins to break down one of the biggest questions surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs after winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery: is Gavin McKenna truly the answer to the franchise’s long-term problems? The crew dives into McKenna’s upside, how he fits into the Leafs’ timeline, and what this pick means for the future in Toronto, while also taking a look around the Stanley Cup Playoffs with key storylines from the second round.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off The Roster rolls on as Cabbie, Dan Riccio, and Lindsay Dunn are joined by Greg Wyshynski to break down one of the biggest questions surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs after winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery: is Gavin McKenna truly the answer to the franchise’s long-term problems? The crew dives into McKenna’s upside, how he fits into the Leafs’ timeline, and what this pick means for the future in Toronto, while also taking a look around the Stanley Cup Playoffs with key storylines from the second round. Later in the show, the conversation shifts to the Toronto Tempo as they prepare for their first ever game, before teeing up the Toronto Blue Jays’ upcoming series against the Los Angeles Angels and what to watch for as the season continues. Subscribe for more daily coverage across the NHL, MLB, and beyond.#OffTheRoster #NHL #MapleLeafs #Leafs #GavinMcKenna #NHLDraft #StanleyCupPlayoffs #GregWyshynski #TorontoSports #BlueJays #MLB #TorontoTempo #Hockey #SportsTalk #DanRiccio #Cabbie #LindsayDunnSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Marek joins to continue the conversation around the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery and what it means for the future of the franchise. The crew breaks down how this moment impacts Auston Matthews, whether Toronto should select a franchise cornerstone or explore trading the first overall pick, and how quickly this move can push the Maple Leafs back into contention.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off The Roster goes LIVE on May 7, 2026 as Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie are joined by Jeff Marek to continue the conversation around the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery and what it means for the future of the franchise. The crew breaks down how this moment impacts Auston Matthews, whether Toronto should select a franchise cornerstone or explore trading the first overall pick, and how quickly this move can push the Maple Leafs back into contention. They also take a spin around the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, analyzing key matchups, momentum swings, and the biggest storylines shaping the postseason. After Marek, the focus shifts to the Toronto Blue Jays and their struggles against the Tampa Bay Rays, falling to 16–21 on the season, with cold bats, mounting injuries, and concerns about where the team goes from here.#OffTheRoster #MapleLeafs #NHL #NHLDraft #StanleyCupPlayoffs #AustonMatthews #JeffMarek #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #TampaBayRaysSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NOTE - NO AUDIO FOR THE FIRST 6 MINUTESWe apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone's patience and sticking with us. We'll do everything in our power to make sure this never happens again. Unfortunately, sometimes technology just doesn't want to work with you.A franchise-altering night in Toronto as the Toronto Maple Leafs win the first overall pick at the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. Dan Riccio, Cabbie Richards, and Lindsay Dunn break down what this means for the organization moving forward, how it impacts the futures of Auston Matthews and William Nylander, and how John Chayka and Mats Sundin handle this pivotal moment. What are the next steps in Toronto and how quickly can this reshape the direction of the team? Then, Steven Ellis joins to break down who the Leafs could select, how the 2026 NHL Draft class stacks up, and whether Gavin McKenna is a true lock to go number one overall. Plus, the crew checks in on the latest with the Toronto Blue Jays and digs into the Toronto Raptors end-of-season media availabilities. Subscribe for more daily coverage.#TheSheet #NHL #Leafs #TorontoMapleLeafs #NHLDraft #NHLDraftLottery #Hockey #AustonMatthews #WilliamNylander #JohnChayka #MatsSundin #GavinMcKenna #StevenEllis #BlueJays #Raptors #TorontoSportsSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Maple Leafs officially introduced their new front office, but instead of answers, the press conference left plenty of questions. From Keith Pelley’s messaging to the roles of John Chayka and Mats Sundin, there was a noticeable lack of clarity around the team’s direction, timeline, and plan to contend. As discussed on Off The Roster, the biggest takeaway was uncertainty — how this group plans to close the gap and whether they can convince Auston Matthews the future is worth committing to. With major decisions looming over the next 8 to 10 weeks, including roster moves and potential changes to the blue line, this offseason could define everything for the Leafs. The pressure is on, but the vision remains unclear.Make sure to subscribe for more Leafs coverage and Toronto sports breakdowns.#Leafs #TorontoMapleLeafs #NHL #LeafsNation #AustonMatthews #JohnChayka #MatsSundin #Hockey #OffTheRosterSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Riccio and Cabbie Richards break down the dysfunction that defined the city, from the Leafs dropping a major front office announcement just before the Montreal vs Tampa Bay Game 7 and the Raptors’ own Game 7, to the confusing rollout of a next-day 1 PM press conference. The chaos in Toronto reaches a new level as Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors storylines collided in a wild 48-hour stretch. The Mats Sundin & John Chayka introductory press conference that Chris Johnston described as “uncomfortable,” raises even more questions about the organization’s direction.Plus, Dave Pagnotta from the 4th Period explains a big overhaul needed, building in free agency, an 8-10 week tight timeline, the vision for Auston Matthews as a Toronto Maple Leaf and how will Mats Sundin impact Auston's future. Additionally, Pagnotta is encouraged by John Chayka's approach to marry empirical data with intuition to evaluate players' performances. Finally, Dave theorizes the plan to improve Toronto's defensive core, which will be very challenging but might include a spicy trade with the Chicago Blackhawks and Matthew Knies. Dan and Zack outline the nightmare scenario for the Toronto Maple Leafs at tonight's NHL Draft Lottery. RJ Barrett wants to retire a Toronto Raptor, encouraging words from the hometown star at the Raptors media availability. Although Dan is optimistic about Toronto's future based on a tough 7 game series against Cleveland, Riccio delivers a list of addressable needs for GM Bobby Webster. 1:20 Intro3:00 John Chayka + Mats Sundin’s uncomfortable press conference 4:00 Keith Pelley did not give a “why” for John Chayka 7:30 Fanbase’s reaction to Pelley evasive answers 10:00 Steve Simmons hard questions 14:15 John Chayka’s degree of difficulty + realistic expectations 17:30 Toronto’s path to rebuild is incredibly narrow 19:50 Auston Matthews vs Quinn Hughes situation 25:30 Matthews future with Head Coach Craig Berube28:00 Fans are not satisfied 31:10 David Pagnotta is here! 32:00 There’s no clarity for the future 34:00 Vision for Auston Matthews 37:45 Better understanding Mats Sundin’s role41:00 Chayka’s hybrid approach 42:45 Optimism from the press conference 46:00 Overhauling Toronto’s defensive core 49:00 A wild Chicago Blackhawks trade with Matthew Knies 52:30 Nightmare scenario for Toronto at NHL’s Draft Lottery56:45 RJ Barrett Wants To Retire a Toronto Raptor 1:03:20 Biggest Needs For The Toronto Raptors 1:05:30 Bobby Marks optimistic about Bobby Webster’s roster 1:07:30 ProLine Picks - Cole Caufield + Kazuma Okamoto 1:08:45 Takeaways from Toronto’s loss to Tampa Bay Rays 1:11:30 Toronto Maple Leafs Draft Lottery Simulator - Chicago Wins Subscribe for more breakdowns, interviews, and daily coverage.#OffTheRoster #TorontoMapleLeafs #TorontoRaptors #NHL #NBA #Hockey #Basketball #SportsMediaSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The season comes to a crushing end for the Toronto Raptors as they fall to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7, and on today’s episode of Off The Roster, Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards break down exactly where it all went wrong. From a promising start to the wheels completely falling off midway through the game, the crew dives into the turning points, what cost Toronto the series, and what this first playoff run revealed about the team’s future. What worked, what didn’t, and how close are the Raptors to taking the next step? Then, David Alter joins the show to react to breaking news out of Toronto, as the Maple Leafs officially name John Chayka General Manager and Mats Sundin Senior Executive Advisor, Hockey Operations. What this means for the organization moving forward, how the front office could be structured, and what comes next for the Leafs are all on the table.Subscribe for more daily hockey and sports content across The Nation Network.#OffTheRoster #Raptors #NBAPlayoffs #WeTheNorth #MapleLeafs #LeafsForever #NHL #JohnChayka #MatsSundinSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Maple Leafs front office search continues to dominate headlines, and Steve Simmons joins the show to break down what’s really happening behind the scenes. From the growing number of leaks to the uncertainty surrounding leadership, Simmons explains why the process has become so chaotic and what it says about the current state of the organization. He dives into the potential pairing of John Chayka and Mats Sundin, questioning Chayka’s NHL credibility while outlining why Sundin’s decision could be the key factor holding everything up. Simmons also details concerns from around the league, the importance of relationships for a GM, and what the Leafs must fix on the ice — particularly their lack of puck-moving defensemen. With pressure mounting in Toronto, what direction will the Leafs take, and can this next hire actually turn things around?#LeafsForever #TorontoMapleLeafs #NHL #Leafs #SteveSimmons #JohnChayka #MatsSundin #Hockey #NHLNews #TheNationNetworkChapters:0:00 Intro0:20 Leafs front office chaos & leaks1:10 Why Steve Simmons is surprised by the situation2:00 Reaction to John Chayka as a candidate3:00 Why Mats Sundin could be the key piece4:20 What’s delaying the Leafs announcement6:00 Chayka’s reputation around the NHL7:30 League feedback on Chayka (30+ sources)8:30 The “analytics GM” debate10:00 What modern GMs actually need11:30 Salary cap strategy & roster building13:00 Can Chayka redeem himself?14:20 Bill Zito comparison & second chances15:40 Leafs belief they can contend next year16:30 Biggest roster issue: defense17:30 Lack of puck-moving defensemen18:30 Potential targets (Radish, Tuch discussion)19:40 Can this roster realistically compete?20:00 Wrapping up with Steve SimmonsSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards tee up a massive Game 6 between the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers with Toronto's season on the line. The crew breaks down tonight's X-Factor, Brandon Ingram's availability, Donovan Mitchell potentially going nuclear, key defensive adjustments and what it’ll take for the Raptors to extend the series to a Game 7.Plus, veteran Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons is stunned by the leaks coming out of the Toronto Maple Leafs President and GM search. John Chayka’s credibility as a GM is questioned (controversial tenure in Arizona), which makes the Mats Sundin part of the equation, as potential Vice President of Hockey Operations, with his pristine reputation, palatable. Chayka’s reputation in league circles needs fixing, is a priority in order for him to operate as the Maple Leafs GM. Known for his analytics background, Simmons recalls a scathing story about computers in Chayka’s office. Finally, Simmons offers players would could quickly reshape Toronto’s Defensive core and forward group, which the Maple Leafs should pursue in the off season. Then, they shift to the Toronto Blue Jays after a brutal loss to the Minnesota Twins, diving into what went wrong, ongoing inconsistencies, and which player returning from injury will have the most impact: Alejandro Kirk, Jose Berrios and Addison Barger. 0:45 intro + it’s gonna be Maaay 3:15 Raptors vs Cavs Game 6 Vibe Check 7:00 James Harden x Donovan Mitchell Are A Scary Duo 10:00 Cavaliers Role Players Are The X Factor 11:00 Kenny Atkinson Slick Back Hairstyle 12:30 Slickest Moustaches in sports 15:00 Biggest Worries Ahead of Game 6 17:30 Brandon Ingram’s status 18:30 Evan Mobley outplayed by Scottie Barnes 20:00 OG Anunoby & Anne Hathaway 22:30 Timberwolves dispatch Denver in the first round 24:30 Boston vs Philly Game 7 27:20 Steve Simmons is here! 29:30 John Chayka is not a credible GM 31:25 Mats Sundin weighs decision to join the Maple Leafs Front Office 33:00 Chayka need to fix his league wide reputation ASAP 37:30 Data centric front offices 41:00 Second chances for GMs44:00 Maple Leafs immediate roster needs47:20 Steve Simmons is a foodie 49:00 Should the Maple Leafs care about the public perception of the Sundin-Chayka hire? 52:45 Dan’s optimistic view John Chayka as Leafs GM56:00 Barger, Kirk and Berrios returning soon to Toronto Blue Jays 1:04:15 ProLine Picks - Raptors + Ernie Clement 1:06:20 Dan’s Closing Dad Joke #OffTheRoster #TorontoRaptors #WeTheNorth #BlueJays #LeafsForever #NBAPlayoffs #MLB #NHL #SteveSimmons #JohnChaykaSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The playoff pressure is on in Toronto as today’s episode of Off the Roster sees Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards break down a tough Game 5 loss for the Toronto Raptors against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the series hanging in the balance, the crew is joined by Scott Campsall to dive deeper into what went wrong, how the Raptors adjust, and what it means heading into a pivotal stretch. Then, the focus shifts to the diamond as the Toronto Blue Jays erupt offensively against the Boston Red Sox, showcasing the kind of firepower fans have been waiting for. Finally, the conversation turns back to the ice with the Toronto Maple Leafs GM search heating up, the latest names in the mix, and what direction the franchise could take next. It’s a jam-packed episode covering the biggest stories in Toronto sports—don’t miss it.#OffTheRoster #TorontoRaptors #WeTheNorth #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #LeafsForever #TorontoMapleLeafs #NBAPlayoffs #SportsTalk #TorontoSportsSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of Off the Roster sees Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards back at it with a packed slate, starting with the Toronto Blue Jays getting a big win behind Trey Yesavage’s season debut. Blue Jays win 3-0 vs Boston and get a strong performance from Yesavage and the Blue Jays bullpen. What it means for the pitching rotation moving forward? Joe Casciaro from The Score unpacks the multiple ways the Cleveland Cavaliers are still favoured in the series against Toronto, but also rookie Collin Murray-Boyles’ impact for the Raptors is a major factor in Toronto’s competitiveness. Toronto’s disruptive defence is finding ways to mitigate James Harden and Donovan Mitchell’s superstar scoring ability, Casciaro notes. Two big questions, which version of Brandon Ingram will appear in Game 5? Why has Cleveland’s front court (Jarrett Allen + Evan Mobley) underachieved? Lastly, Dan, Joe and Cabbie trade Donnie Brasco references while revealing the best Veal Sandwich place in Toronto. Additionally, From there, the conversation takes a turn off the field as Mats Sundin sparks buzz house-hunting in Toronto — which neighbourhood would make the most sense for a Leafs legend — while George Springer’s home hitting the market adds another layer to the Toronto real estate conversation. Rumours of John Chayka (owner of Stathletes and formerly the Arizona Coyotes GM) joining Mats Sundin in the front office spark a compelling conversation about conflicts of interest, with Chayka's analytics company's data available to all 32 NHL teams. Over in the NHL, the Edmonton Oilers stay alive thanks to a gutsy performance with Connor McDavid logging heavy minutes despite being a game-time decision, while Minnesota Wild push the Dallas Stars to the brink behind a dominant night from Kirill Kaprizov. Then the crew shifts to the NBA to break down the league’s proposed “3-2-1 lottery” anti-tanking reform and what it could mean for team building. It’s a full Toronto-centric show with big performances, big questions, and major playoff implications across the board.0:50 Intro 2:15 “Trey Day” Trey Savage’s season debut 7:00 Worry-O-Meter update + Jays Bullpen’s recent success 10:00 Louis Varland’s 4th straight save 12:40 Tyler Heineman’s experience catching Trey Savage and Tyler Rogers 14:30 Boston Bruins survive in OT 15:30 Mats Sundin front office rumours 17:30 John Chayka’s 2nd chance at GM 21:40 Is Mats Sundin the right fit? 25:00 John Chayka’s Stathletes a conflict of interest? 28:50 Edmonton wins in Game 5 30:30 Joe Casciaro is here! 32:00 Casciaro sticks with his Cavaliers to win prediction 33:50 The rise of Collin Murray-Boyles34:50 Best Veal Sandwich in Toronto 36:50 James Harden blames himself39:30 An honest Brandon Ingram take 40:50 “Donnie Brasco” moments 42:40 Cleveland’s Bigs Are Unremarkable so far 45:40 Likelihood of Toronto’s defensive efficiency stifling Cleveland on the road 48:30 NBA’s proposed anti-tanking rules 57:00 Dan lambaste’s the NBA new anti-tanking measures 1:00:30 ProLine Picks - Toronto Raptors + Collin Murray-Boyles 1:02:00 Buffalo Fans Sign Canadian National Anthem #OffTheRoster #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MatsSundin #LeafsForever #GeorgeSpringer #MLB #NHL #Oilers #ConnorMcDavid #Wild #Kaprizov #NBA #NBADraft #TorontoRaptors #WeTheNorth #Cavs #TorontoSports #TreyYesavage #TreyDay #VealSandwich SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Garion Thorne stops by to preview the NBA playoffs, focusing on Raptors vs Cavaliers Game 5, whether Brandon Ingram or Donovan Mitchell will ultimately swing the series, and what this run means for Toronto’s future as Scottie Barnes and CMB continue to emerge as foundational pieces. The conversation also tackles James Harden’s playoff legacy and whether Raptors fans are ready to buy back in.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 ProLine: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gabriel Lacques joins to break down a lineup that simply isn’t producing beyond Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ernie Clement, and flashes from Andrés Giménez, with questions around Dylan Cease’s inability to go deep into games and what Max Scherzer’s injury means for the rotation moving forward. Also getting into the latest in Boston while the Red Sox clean house, how tight the AL East is, Bichette's struggles in New York, and more.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 ProLine: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 28th’s episode of Off the Roster dives into a frustrating stretch for the Blue Jays as Gabriel Lacques joins to break down a lineup that simply isn’t producing beyond Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ernie Clement, and flashes from Andrés Giménez, with questions around Dylan Cease’s inability to go deep into games and what Max Scherzer’s injury means for the rotation moving forward. Then Garion Thorne stops by to preview the NBA playoffs, focusing on Raptors vs Cavaliers Game 5, whether Brandon Ingram or Donovan Mitchell will ultimately swing the series, and what this run means for Toronto’s future as Scottie Barnes and CMB continue to emerge as foundational pieces. The conversation also tackles James Harden’s playoff legacy and whether Raptors fans are ready to buy back in. Plus, one week out from the NHL Draft Lottery, the pressure is on the Maple Leafs with franchise-altering implications depending on where they land, and the latest on Toronto’s front office search as Mats Sundin’s potential involvement could reshape how fans view candidates like John Chayka or Scott White.This video contains copyrighted material. All rights belong to their respective owners. We are using this material for entertainment purposes, not monetary and believe it falls under the “Fair use” Statute (Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). We acknowledge and credit the artists and labels for the use of their material.Credits Clocks - Coldplay (Parlophone / Capitol) The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby & The Range (RCA) Don’t Stop Believing - Journey (Columbia) #OffTheRoster #BlueJays #Raptors #LeafsForever #NBAPlayoffs #MLB #NBAPlays #NHL #NHLDraft #TorontoSports #WeTheNorth #BlueJays50 #ScottieBarnes #AustonMatthews #SportsTalkSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 ProLine: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards relive a massive weekend in Toronto sports, headlined by the Toronto Raptors evening their NBA playoffs series vs the Cleveland Cavaliers 2-2. Game 4 was woeful in shooting for both Toronto and Cleveland, but key defensive plays, standout performances from Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles and Jamal Shead lead Toronto to a 93-89 victory. Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajakovic offered high praise of his franchise player Scottie Barnes, who scored 23 points. Will the Raptors defence force another brutal shooting effort from Donovan Mitchell and James Harden where they committed 11 turnovers? Lindsay checks in with slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr to clear up his shooting skills recently seen at Scotiabank Arena (home of the Toronto Raptors). Additionally, a sobering conversation with Nathan Lukes as he battles vertigo. The Toronto Blue Jays won another series winning two of three from the Cleveland Guardians. Ross Atkins addresses the Blue Jays bullpen shake up, the crew dives into Eric Lauer vs Max Scherzer in the starting rotation as Trey Yesavage is scheduled to return on Tuesday, April 28th vs Boston. Kazuma Okamoto is starting to heat up, just in time for the Boston Red Sox who are in disarray after firing most of their coaching staff on Saturday, April 25th including Manager Alex Cora. Zack Phillips joins to unpack the futures of the Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings. Lastly, which NBA Playoff series is surprising us and funny or strange stories from the weekend. 0:50 Intro + Weekend Vibes Check 2:00 Raptors win + even the NBA Playoffs series 2-25:00 Scottie Barnes is only at 60% 12:00 Dreadful shooting by Cleveland and Toronto 13:30 James Harden’s turnovers are problematic18:20 Confidence level in Toronto 20:20 Lebron James defies logic + Orlando has Magic 23:30 Can Vladimir Guerrero Jr hoop? 27:05 Blue Jays Shake Up Bullpen 31:40 Vladimir Guerrero + Kazuma Okamoto’s bats are heating up34:55 Eric Lauer vs Max Scherzer - who should stay in the rotation?41:00 Nathan Lukes opens up about Vertigo 44:30 Red Sox fire Manager Alex Cora 49:50 Ottawa Senators + LA Kings future 57:15 LA Kings Should Trade For Auston Matthews 58:30 Two runners break 2 hour marathon 1:01:55 Achilles Tears For Players Wearing 0 1:04:45 Brandon Ingram Answers For The Shade Thrown At His GF 1:06:30 ProLine Picks - Mitch Marner + Parker Messick #BlueJays #Raptors #WeTheNorth #OffTheRoster #TorontoSports #MLB #NBAPlayoffsSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marco D’Amico joins Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards on Off the Roster to break down the Montreal Canadiens’ playoff push and what this series against the Tampa Bay Lightning reveals about their future. D’Amico explains why the Habs’ young core led by Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield is only just getting started, how their long-term cap structure sets them up for sustained success, and why their growing physical edge has become a major factor in this series. He also dives into Lane Hutson’s emergence as a potential elite defenseman, Juraj Slafkovsky’s ability to handle pressure in a market like Montreal, and the electric playoff atmosphere at the Bell Centre. Plus, thoughts on goaltending stability, Brendan Hagel embracing the villain role, and concerns around Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators.Watch the full conversation and don’t forget to subscribe for more daily Toronto sports coverage from The Nation Network.#OffTheRoster #Canadiens #GoHabsGo #NHLPlayoffs #TampaBayLightning #LaneHutson #Slafkovsky #HockeyChapters:0:00 Intro & Marco D’Amico joins0:30 Canadiens rebuild and future outlook1:30 Comparing Habs core to Leafs rebuild2:30 Physicality vs Lightning in playoffs3:15 Canadiens toughness evolution4:35 Lane Hutson’s impact & Norris discussion6:00 Hutson’s development and defensive growth7:00 Slafkovsky pressure and playoff expectations8:30 Bell Centre playoff atmosphere9:00 Brendan Hagel embracing villain role10:45 Goaltending stability for Montreal12:10 Brady Tkachuk struggles vs Carolina14:30 Final thoughts on the seriesSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The playoff energy is REAL on today’s episode of Off the Roster as Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards react to the Raptors’ massive Game 3 win, powered by standout performances from Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett as #WeTheNorth claws back into the series. The crew breaks down what changed, how Toronto found its edge, and whether this momentum can carry forward. From there, they shift to the diamond with a preview of the Blue Jays’ upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians, key matchups to watch, and what’s at stake early in the season. Plus, the latest on the Maple Leafs’ GM search continues to heat up with major implications for the franchise’s future. Then, Marco D’Amico joins the show to tee up Game 3 between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning, diving into Juraj Slafkovsky’s playoff breakout, adjustments from both sides, and what to expect next in a tightening series. Don’t miss it — subscribe for more daily Toronto sports coverage.#OffTheRoster #Raptors #WeTheNorth #BlueJays #LeafsForever #Canadiens #GoHabsGo #GoBolts #NHL #NBASHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Off The Roster, Danny Green joins the show IN STUDIO for a loaded conversation that starts with his viral dance moves before diving into Brandon Ingram’s recent struggles and Darko Rajaković’s defense of his star. Green breaks down the Toronto Raptors’ chances, shares insight from his championship run, and weighs in on Anthony Edwards needing 35 per night to beat Denver — plus how much Ingram needs to produce against Cleveland. The conversation also touches on playing through injury, Victor Wembanyama, Portland’s ownership situation, and whether Steve Kerr could return.Then Justin Penik joins to tee up the NFL Draft, including potential surprises at the top of the board, how New York Giants fans feel holding two top-10 picks again, whether the Pittsburgh Steelers will target a quarterback amid the Aaron Rodgers situation, and what we can learn from the Seattle Seahawks’ draft-building strategy.#NBA #NBAPLayoffs #Raptors #TorontoRaptors #BrandonIngram #DannyGreen #AnthonyEdwards #Wembanyama #NFLDraft #Giants #Steelers #AaronRodgers #Seahawks #OffTheRosterSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Wong, from the Toronto Sun + Host of the 3 up 3 Down podcast, joins to defend Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman (even though he hit two Anaheim batters in the 8th inning). Wong reminds us that Vladimir Guerrero Jr historically starts slow and crushes the “slow start” narrative especially in light of Vlady’s 12 game hitting streak. Rob gives flowers to role players making positive contributions like Lenyn Sosa, Myles Straw, Jesus Sanchez and Patrick Corbin. Ernie Clement’s been the most consistent Blue Jay. The New York Mets have resorted to cleansing Citi Field with sage. The crew unpacks the wildest superstitions including Sidney Crosby jock strap and Whit Merrifield’s shower slump buster. #OffTheRoster #NBA #ClevelandCavaliers #TorontoRaptors #BrandonIngram #DonovanMitchell #JamesHarden #BlueJays #MLB #TorontoSports #vladimirguerrerojr #JeffHoffmanSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brandon Ingram is uncomfortable and out of rhythm through the first two games of the series, which is amplified by the unexpected defensive stopper Cleveland’s Dean Wade. Fedor delivers a harsh reality check assessing the talent on the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors and the reality of the Cavs’ “Core 4” or “Fantastic 4”. The ceiling for Donovan Mitchell x James Harden is an NBA Finals appearance (and the 112 point scoring explosion through 2 games), whereas Scottie Barnes (an elite defender) is not surrounded by the same level of talent. Charles Barkley predicts the Cavaliers will advance to the NBA Finals. The crew also debates whether the Toronto Raptors ever truly had a chance in the matchup against Cleveland. #OffTheRoster #NBA #ClevelandCavaliers #TorontoRaptors #BrandonIngram #DonovanMitchell #JamesHarden #BlueJays #MLB #TorontoSports #vladimirguerrerojr #JeffHoffmanSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Off The Roster, Lindsay Dunn and Cabbie Richards dive into a busy day across the NBA and MLB. Chris Fedor, a writer from cleveland.com, Chris Fedor, cleveland.com explains how Toronto star Brandon Ingram is uncomfortable and out of rhythm through the first two games of the series, which is amplified by the unexpected defensive stopper Cleveland’s Dean Wade. Fedor delivers a harsh reality check assessing the talent on the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors and the reality of the Cavs’ “Core 4” or “Fantastic 4”. The ceiling for Donovan Mitchell x James Harden is an NBA Finals appearance (and the 112 point scoring explosion through 2 games), whereas Scottie Barnes (an elite defender) is not surrounded by the same level of talent. Charles Barkley predicts the Cavaliers will advance to the NBA Finals. The crew also debates whether the Toronto Raptors ever truly had a chance in the matchup against Cleveland. Rob Wong, from the Toronto Sun + Host of the 3 up 3 Down podcast, joins to defend Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman (even though he hit two Anaheim batters in the 8th inning). Wong reminds us that Vladimir Guerrero Jr historically starts slow and crushes the “slow start” narrative especially in light of Vlady’s 12 game hitting streak. Rob gives flowers to role players making positive contributions like Lenyn Sosa, Myles Straw, Jesus Sanchez and Patrick Corbin. Ernie Clement’s been the most consistent Blue Jay. The New York Mets have resorted to cleansing Citi Field with sage. The crew unpacks the wildest superstitions including Sidney Crosby jock strap and Whit Merrifield’s shower slump buster. #OffTheRoster #NBA #ClevelandCavaliers #TorontoRaptors #BrandonIngram #DonovanMitchell #JamesHarden #BlueJays #MLB #TorontoSports #vladimirguerrerojr #JeffHoffmanSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tyler Yaremchuk joins Dan Riccio and Cabbie Richards on Off The Roster to break down the latest from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the Edmonton Oilers picking up a big win despite Connor McDavid being held off the scoresheet. Yaremchuk explains why Edmonton’s depth could make this team even stronger than their previous Cup Final runs and why Anaheim may struggle to keep up in the series. The conversation also shifts around the NHL playoff picture, including whether the Colorado Avalanche could sweep the Kings, the Ottawa Senators’ uphill battle against Carolina, and Tampa Bay trying to survive without Victor Hedman. Plus, the guys share some hilarious stories about the strangest places they’ve ever watched a game and finish with a quick Blue Jays debate on Jeff Hoffman’s performance as Toronto’s closer.#NHLPlayoffs #StanleyCupPlayoffs #EdmontonOilers #ConnorMcDavid #OffTheRoster #TylerYaremchuk #NHL #HockeyTalk #WeTheNorth #TorontoSportsChapters:0:00 Tyler Yaremchuk joins Off The Roster0:14 Oilers win without a Connor McDavid point0:53 Why Edmonton’s depth could be the difference1:41 Are the Oilers better than their Cup Final teams?2:26 Edmonton’s third-line depth breakdown3:02 Connor Ingram and the Oilers’ goaltending outlook3:27 Are the Ducks a real threat in the series?4:13 Why Anaheim’s blue line struggles against McDavid5:38 Tampa Bay vs Montreal series discussion6:43 Can Lightning survive without Victor Hedman?9:18 Strangest places to watch a hockey game11:37 Avalanche vs Kings playoff outlook12:53 Utah vs Vegas series prediction13:59 Senators vs Hurricanes series discussion14:36 Brady Tkachuk’s playoff approach debated15:24 Ottawa’s goaltending key to comeback chances16:09 Dylan Cease performance talk16:43 Jeff Hoffman and the Blue Jays closer debateSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Lou joins Off The Roster with Dan Riccio, Cabbie Richards, and Lindsay Dunn to break down the Toronto Raptors’ Game 2 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and what went wrong for Brandon Ingram after a rough 3-for-15 night. Lou dives into the bigger picture for the Raptors, why fan excitement hasn’t fully returned despite the team’s bounce-back season, and what the core of Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and the supporting cast must show moving forward. The group also discusses Darko Rajaković’s bold coaching decisions, the struggles of Jakob Poeltl in the series, and which Raptors role players could step up heading into Game 3. Plus, Lou reflects on Raptors playoff history, comparisons to DeMar DeRozan’s past postseason struggles, and the expectations that come with Toronto’s championship pedigree.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/⚽🚨 The Next Big Thing 🚨⚽Coca-Cola contest details: http://cokeurl.com/MVF2026CA #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards are back with another edition of Off The Roster, breaking down the biggest stories across Toronto sports and beyond. The crew recaps the Toronto Raptors falling behind 2-0 to the Cleveland Cavaliers.Will Lou, host of Hello and Welcome, excoriates Brandon Ingram’s disastrous game 2 performance (who finished 3-for-15 from the field) while crediting Head Coach Darko Rajakovic for scheming ways to get Ingram quality looks. A heated discussion about DeMar DeRozan’s worse game vs Ingram’s worse game emerges, while Will emphasizes that the media cannot be to blame for either result. Scottie Barnes is being outplayed by Evan Mobley and RJ Barrett is producing on the offensive end. Will expects Jamal Shead and Sandro Mamukelashvili to step up in Game 3 on Thursday, April 21st at home.Later, Tyler Yaremchuk stops by to tee up the NHL playoffs, discussing the biggest storylines around the league and whether Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers can make a push for a third straight Stanley Cup Final appearance. Tyler unpacks the Canadiens vs Lightning series, Brady Tkachuk's performative antics and the Utah Mammoth pushing for a lengthy series against Vegas. Plus, the crew reacts to the Toronto Blue Jays winning 5-2 in their opening game against the Los Angeles Angels and examine elite relief pitching from Dylan Cease, Louis Varland and Jeff Hoffman. Lastly, the Worst Bus Trip stories ever. 1:30 Intro + Brandon Ingram’s disastrous Game 2 7:30 Will Lou is here! 9:55 Worst Playoff Performance from a Raptor? 12:50 Toronto continues to struggle against contending teams 18:30 Jakob Poeltl’s availability in the series 21:30 Role players that are playing effective 23:50 Raptors that will step up in Game 3 26:50 Cleveland’s “Don’t Blink” Cam28:20 Hello & Welcome’s Game 3 Watch Party 31:00 How many games will this series go? 32:45 Tyler Yaremchuk is here! 34:20 2024 Oilers vs 2026 Oilers 36:10 Can the Anaheim Ducks upset Edmonton? 38:00 Montreal stuns Tampa Bay in Game 1 41:20 Canadiens fans are watching playoff games in church 44:10 Thoughts on LAK vs COL + UTH vs VGK 46:30 Brady Tkachuk’s playoff vibe 48:55 Dylan Cease + Jeff Hoffman were cooking vs the Angels51:45 Toronto beats Anaheim 5-2 55:00 Redemption for Jeff Hoffman59:00 Worst Bus Trips Ever 1:03:00 Next Big Thing - Mason Miller 1:05:00 Next Big Thing - Jose Soriano 1:07:30 Worst Bus Trip in the chat 1:09:30 ProLine Picks - Jake Guentzel + Parker Messick 1:11:00 Joe Buck hosts ESPN Jeopardy #OffTheRoster #Raptors #WeTheNorth #TorontoRaptors #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #NBAPlayoffs #NHLPlayoffs #EdmontonOilers #ConnorMcDavid #TorontoSportsSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/⚽🚨 The Next Big Thing 🚨⚽Coca-Cola contest details: http://cokeurl.com/MVF2026CA #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards are back with a fresh episode of Off The Roster, breaking down a tough start to the postseason for the Toronto Raptors after their 126-113 Game 1 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland. ⚽🚨 The Next Big Thing 🚨⚽Coca-Cola contest details: http://cokeurl.com/MVF2026CA The crew dives into Brandon Ingram's blunt post-game comments about his usage taking 9 shots, Cleveland controlling the tempo and paint, Coach Rajakovic's messaging to the media and potential adjustments heading into Game 2. Toronto Sun Columnist Rob Longley shares his thoughts on the Blue Jays’ salvaging their 3 game road trip in Arizona. Toronto’s offence exploded for 8 runs in the first inning. Bright spots like Kazuma Okamoto and Andres Gimenez do not overshadow Toronto’s anemic offence, especially with the bases loaded and with runners in scoring position. Injuries continue to mount for the Blue Jays. Longley explains lack of command, loss of confidence, mechanical failures with Jeff Hoffman’s frustrating season and reliever Eric Lauer. Plus, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs underway, the crew also discusses the Montreal Canadiens winning in Tampa Bay, the insane buzz in Buffalo and the latest rumours about Toronto's search for a President and/or General Manager. 1:35 Intro 2:35 Lindsay’s in Cleveland for the NBA Playoffs 4:30 Vibes in Cleveland5:50 Brandon Ingram took 9 shots in Game 1 7:50 Cleveland dictated the pace9:50 Max Strus was the X-Factor11:00 Raptors struggles 12:00 First Playoff Game uneasiness 13:45 Coach Darko Rajakovic’s Messaging18:20 Were the Raptors that bad or Cavs that good? 22:40 Maple Leafs GM search update 28:05 Montreal Canadiens’ OT win 32:00 Buffalo Sabres’ 4-3 win34:20 Rob Longley is here! 36:00 Blue Jays continue losing players to injuries 37:45 Toronto needs Guerrero Jr’s All Star level 40:15 Jeff Hoffman lacks consistency 44:30 Pitchers exasperating John Schneider 46:00 How bad are the Blue Jays right now 48:25 Andres Gimenez’s surprising production 50:30 A round of golf with Kevin Gausman 52:20 Victor Wembanyama’s incredible playoff debut 54:40 Fanbase’s patience wearing thin with Eric Lauer 57:00 Lebron James’ 19th post season 1:00:00 ProLine Look Ahead Picks: Brandon Ingram + Vladimir Guerrero Jr 1:02:00 Cleveland’s Reguri-Cam + Buffalo’s Sabre Pretzel #OffTheRoster #TorontoRaptors #WeTheNorth #Cavs #NBAPLayoffs #BlueJays #MLB #StanleyCupPlayoffs #LeafsForever #TorontoSportsSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2:00 - Raptors need to be physical in Cleveland6:00 - Jakob Poeltl health update9:00 - Mamu 6th man of the year???11:30 - It's all about the three-pointers16:30 - How to "distract" the Cavs when in Toronto18:30 - Dan says he isn't worried about the Blue Jays...but he is20:00 - The struggles of Kazuma Okamoto24:45 - Mike Trout is back27:00 - Mats Sundin returning to Toronto for a front-office role?30:30 - Proline Look Ahead picks32:30 - Max Kerman of the Arkells joins to talk about the band's new album 'Between Us', Jays walk up songs, how he commutes to SkyDome and a crazy collab he's cooking up with an NBA Coach Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:45 - Mercifully, the Leafs season is over3:45 - Auston Matthews can't predict the future...8:15 - Dan and Cab debate when fans go to far when criticizing players14:30 - Craig Berube's "soul has been ripped in half"19:45 - The Leafs Tank Job25:30 - Injury update on Immaunuel Quickley31:30 - Tyrese Maxey ruins Kyle Lowry's moment32:00 - The worst trade in NBA history gets worse38:00 - Pat Mayo joins and gives his take on worst NBA trades, LIV Golf collapsing and trolling Cabbie on love for Canadian golfers.54:00 - Jays can't support Dylan Cease again in loss to Milwaukee58:00 - Tommy Nance shows off his locker...FILLED with rare baseball cards and autographs01:04:30 - Coca-Cola Next Big Thing01:06:40 - Proline Picks01:08:00 - Max Kerman of the Arkells guest hosts tomorrow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:00 - Jay Rosehill - former Maple Leaf and Leafs Morning Take Co-Host - joins off the top to talk about the reported dysfunction within MLSE9:00 - Rick Bowness rips the Columbus Blue Jackets and Jay Rosehill loves it16:00 - Dan absolute RIPS MLSE for how bad they've allegedly run the Leafs22:30 - Dan 'Jinxio' helps the Blue Jays come back to beat Milwaukee23:15 - John Schneider being ripped for usage of Hoffman27:30 - Cleveland Cavaliers Reporter Chris Fedor tells us why the Cavs are favourites against the Raptors...and also how the Raptors can win48:30 - Dan defeats the dustmites51:00 - LaMelo Ball's dirty play54:30 - Proline Picks57:00 - Draisaitl's popcorn and eyes on the Masters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:00 - Leafs perfect tank job against Dallas3:00 - A goodbye for Joe Bowen4:00 - Morgan Rielly leaving?5:00 - Does Morgan Rielly merit the criticism he gets?14:00 - Connor McDavid to the Leafs or Rangers in 2028???17:00 - Immanuel Quickley's bad hamstring20:15 - Blue Jays pick up Lenyn Sosa from White Sox23:15 - Blue Jays who we expect to have a big moment on the 9-game road trip26:20 - Lindsay hates Magic School Bus and there's a new MLB kids show29:00 - Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Pronger joins to talk about his new book 'Earned', his odd collaboration with Charlie Sheen, putting a former Flyer in place, what leadership means and the Leafs GM role55:45 - Coca-Cola Next Big Thing: Gavin McKenna, Chandler Simpson and Kiki Rice01:00:25 - Proline Picks 01:01:50 - Cabbie has to correct himself Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:00 - Nickelback, Staind, Three Days Grace...same thing3:00 - Raptors will meet Cleveland in the playoffs!6:00 - Vivek Jacob of Raptors in 7 joins to talk importance of Immanuel Quickley, Scottie Barnes' excellent defence and giving credit to Darko Rajakovic22:00 - Another big injury to the Blue Jays as they lose yet another series (also, what the hell is a great toe???)29:00 - Leafs meet Blue Jays for BP and Davis Schneider tells Lindsay what they were talking about30:00 - NHL Insider & Editor-in-Chief of The Fourth Period David Pagnotta tells us some new candidates emerging for Leafs GM role, Auston Matthews future and Ovechkin "cranking it"53:00 - Top weekend stories: Rory McIlroy, John Tortorella and NBa players not playing01:01:15 - Proline Picks01:03:30 - Wemby math01:05:30 - Cabbie and Dan the NBA 65-game MVP rule Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2:00 - Rise of the Raptors, collapse of the Heat6:00 - Brandon Ingram is peaking9:00 - Better playoff match up for Raptors: Knicks or Cavaliers?12:00 - Vladdy can't hit a three16:00 - Leafs rookie goalie gets shelled against Islanders22:00 - Cool moment between OEL and Matthew Schaefer25:50 - Play William Villeneuve!!!28:00 - Leafs closer to hiring Mike Gillis?30:00 - 'Goal' Caufield could win the Rocket35:00 - How will Patrick Corbin fare in Blue Jays debut vs. Twins?40:30 - Vladdy needs to change it up a little44:00 - Ever fallen asleep at a sporting event?46:00 - Strange moments in Blue Jays history at home games52:30 - Proline Picks54:00 - Strange looking bobbleheads57:00 - Longest lines you've waited in, Cabbie is dtf and bacon cheetos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2:00 - Dylan Cease sets a team record for Blue Jays and Toronto relieves some pressure8:00 - Dan checks in on Kazuma Okamoto, Cabbie does for Bo Bichette10:15 - The Jesus and Davis era is upon us16:30 - Dan witnessed Ovechkin last game (maybe?) in Toronto18:00 - What to do with the Leafs goaltending in the future23:30 - How the Washington Capitals have rebuilt on the fly28:00 - Zack Phillips of Leafs After Dark talks Leafs goaltending issues part 2, how to liven up the crowd at Scotiabank Arena and how the Leafs bungled their defensive core53:30 - Quickley's long answer about his foot and Mamu on the Raptors playoffs01:01:40 - Coca-Cola Next Big Thing: CMB01:05:50 - Proline Picks01:08:00 - Medvedev's destroyed racket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:30 - John Schneider gets ejected3:00 - Jays haven't played to their identity8:00 - Kevin Gausman on the team's injuries15:00 - Lindsay catches up with Santiago Espinal, who has a great story about a music video with Vladdy19:45 - The best one-year-and-done Blue Jays26:00 - Raptors beat the snot out of the Miami Heat31:45 - Jason Sobel - golf analyst for SiriusXM and CBS Sports - gives his Masters picks49:30 - Will tonight be Alex Ovechkin's last game in Toronto?55:00 - The "Zammoth"57:30 - Proline Picks59:30 - Mookie Betts' school dance memories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Lindsay Dunn, Cabbie Richards and Dan Riccio welcome Sonja Chen of MLB.com to chat Jays/Dodgers + Sean Woodley of Locked on Raptors Podcast tells us his Raps MVP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:10 - Lindsay jinxed the Blue Jays2:00 - Blue Jays caution flags raised7:30 - What Dodgers will get booed this week?13:00 - Raptors narrative continues: can't beat the good teams15:00 - The Celtics are the team to beat in the East20:00 - Faith in the Raptors core in pressure moments28:00 - The beef (maybe) between Scott Laughton and Matthew Knies31:50 - Patrick Roy gets canned by Islanders41:30 - Buffalo Sabres finally make the playoffs44:00 - Did the Habs rebuild better than the Leafs46:00 - Storylines of the weekend: red contacts, Adell's madness and Tempo get robbed55:30 - Proline Picks57:30 - Strange Church signs from Easter weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:00 - Dan used to sing 'I Swear' at weddings6:00 - Kevin Gausman's unreal record9:45 - Vladdy...get it going!14:00 - Brendon Little's struggles continue17:30 - How many hotdogs in 15 minutes???20:00 - DeMar DeRozan destroys the Raps...so does Precious Achiuwa27:00 - Aside from Vince Carter, who is the most influential Raptors player on young fans32:00 - Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum talks about the up and comers for Canada, Sudarshan Yellamaraju, Brooke Henderson and news on the RBC Canadian Open52:30 - Coca-Cola Next Big Thing - ABS system in baseball57:30 - Dan's punishment for having his phone on during the show58:00 - Proline Picks 59:30 - Why Dan is named Dan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:00 - April Fools Day...will someone get pranked?2:00 - Cody Ponce injury update5:00 - Max Scherzer is cooking at 41 years old13:00 - Keith Pelley's corporate speak presser on the Maple Leafs...it was embarrassing25:30 - "The verticals weren't horizontally integrated enough" - Keith Pelley 31:00 - Kristian Jack of OneSoccer joins to talk how Canada's World Cup odds are now much better, the story of Marcelo Flores and how Jesse Marsch commands respect.50:00 - Raptors can't beat the good team...again56:00 - DeMar DeRozan crazy stat to make you feel old59:30 - Proline Picks01:00:45 - Fan made South-Park style video01:01:45 - Lindsay, Dan and Cabbie get pranked Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:00 - Brad Treliving FIRED as Maple Leafs General Manager1:20 - Craig Berube comments on his future4:00 - Treliving dug his own grave with 2025 Trade Deadline deals9:00 - Jeff Marek of The Sheet and Hockey Lifers joins to talk about next Leafs GM candidates, how Nashville could be playing a role in the Leafs decision and what the next GM needs to do with Auston Matthews25:00 - A bands' best third album30:00 - Does Radko Gudas come out the good guy in his situation with the Maple Leafs34:00 - The Sedins were tough guys???39:00 - Cody Ponce is hurt in return to MLB45:35 - The struggles of Brendon Little out of the bullpen48:00 - One on one with Blue Jays reliever Spencer Miles, who tells how he found out he made the Opening Day roster51:00 - How Miles throws his sinker53:15 - Coca-Cola Next Big Thing - Bosnia vs Italy, who meets Canada???57:30 - Proline Picks of the Day59:50 - "Ever lie about your size..." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:45 - Cabbie is in studio...so is Terrence Ross!2:30 - Terrence Ross on being a TV analyst, how he'd guard Scottie Barnes, the whooping the Raptors handed to Orlando, his autographed guitars and his 51-PTS night 26:25 - Lindsay Dunn caught up with Toronto-native Denzel Clarke while the A's were in town - listen to his thoughts on his walk-up song31:20 - William Hung gets a shoutout34:00 - A+ for the Blue Jays opening weekend40:00 - Positive overreactions to the Blue Jays45:00 - Bo Bichette's tough weekend49:00 - The NYPD/NYFD charity game fight52:45 - Leafs vs Ducks is Toronto's 'Super Bowl'55:30 - Mitch Marner...meet John Tortorella57:30 - Proline Picks59:00 - Ginger drapes...01:00:45 - The Great Kit Kat heist01:03:20 - The strange Raptors wonders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:30 - Lindsay is dressed like Chuck Norris4:00 - To be proud or not be proud of the Blue Jays AL championship banner11:45 - 3x All-Star and former Blue Jay Whit Merrifield joins and guesses who will throw out the first pitch for the Blue Jays, what opening day is like, a Blue Jay he sees having a breakout and gives a tour of his memorabilia in his house35:00 - Dan gets dancing at the 'Dome35:30 - John Schneider on if Game 7 still haunts him and how to remain the top dogs in the AL East42:00 - Kevin Gausman loves Vladdy44:00 - Dan thinks Vladdy needs to be better in regular season46:00 - The first ever OTR baseball trivia challenge between Dan and Lindsay, hosted by Cabbie57:00 - Coca-Cola Next Big Thing: Taylor Rogers, Louis Varland and Addison Barger01:01:45 - Proline Look Ahead picks01:03:15 - 6-7 still lives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lindsay Dunn joins live from Paramount Fine Foods Centre in Mississauga at Raptors 905 game2:30 - Raps lose big to Clippers, terrible end to road trip5:00 - Lindsay is getting worried about Raptors10:00 - Scott Campsall joins to chat Raptors, new Blue Jays food at Rogers Centre and who would win a WWE match between Dillon Brooks and Draymond Green24:00 - Leafs fans at SBA just want Blue Jays to begin26:00 - What Easton Cowan is doing well, even when not scoring28:45 - Leafs are messing up the tank job32:00 - How the Leafs can regain trust from the fanbase 34:30 - The two NHL teams with the most pressure on them heading into April40:15 - MLB Rookie of the Year and MVP predictions47:30 - Proline Picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:30 - Lindsay Dun live from Rogers Centre on the new renovations for 20262:00 - Trying the new food at the dome5:00 - The all-new 200 level behind home plate7:00 - The best food combos at a baseball game11:30 - Cabbie ruined someone's food at Dodger Stadium12:30 - Dan doesn't like poutine anymore15:45 - Easton Cowan stepping up to help out John Tavares20:00 - The disappoint of the Leafs and Rangers with Morning Cuppa Hockey's Jonny Lazarus + what is going to happen with Mika Zibanejad and Adam Fox in New York26:00 - How Jonny became friends with Quinn Hughes33:00 - Never miss a chance to watch the Islanders Matthew Schaefer35:00 - Jay Rosehill of Leafs Morning Take pops by to talk about Easton Cowan40:00 - "Tanking isn't a said thing" - Rosehill on tanking42:00 - Lindsay shows off the new Jays merchandise and some of the new, historical pieces on display on the concourse51:30 - MLB Opening Day and Cabbie is still amazed by Barry Bonds56:30 - Proline Picks of the Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts Lindsay Dunn, Cabbie Richards and Dan Riccio welcome Max Scherzer (15:10) and ESPN Front Office Insider and former Brooklyn Nets Asst. GM Bobby Marks (41:30) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:30 - "Ever seen Buck with his pants down?"4:00 - Blue Jays extend John Schneider through 2028 and Ross Atkins through 2031...good moves?13:00 - Will this be Tarik Skubal's last season in Detroit?15:30 - The AL (B)east18:35 - Can Bo Bichette win over Mets fans?20:00 - One on one with Kevin Gausman who wants to sing Canadian Anthem and was in the batting cages during the World Series32:00 - Crazy auctions of World Baseball Classic items34:00 - Raptors didn't show up in Phoenix45:00 - Ottawa fans give 2025-26 Leafs a funeral48:00 - Craig Berube calls out Joseph Woll and Easton Cowan...but Dan claps back on Berube!54:15 - Olivier Rioux is too big57:30 - Alex Oveckin nearing retuirement?59:15 - NCAA player goes to concourse to buy his own food in uniform01:01:45 - Proline Picks01:03:30 - The White Castle vending machine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1:00 - Dennis Rodman in the WWE Hall of Fame?!?!?!3:50 - Trey Yesavage speaks with Lindsay Dunn in Dunedin on his status6:00 - Dan is worried about Trey12:30 - Dan is worried again...this time about the rotation, Cabbie and Lindsay disagree17:00 - Max Scherzer thinks Trey will be okay19:00 - Jose Berrios gives a status update on his arm with Lindsay25:00 - Leafs Fan Day shenanigans27:00 - What was going on with the Knies on the trade talks around the deadline?33:00 - A possibility the Oilers miss the playoffs?34:15 - Former Maple Leaf and Hurricane John-Michael Liles on his missing Winter Classic jersey, his thoughts on the Leafs, Cale Makar and the powerhouse Carolina Hurricanes50:00 - Critical west coast road trip for Raptors53:00 - Lindsay updates live on Blue Jays BP in Dunedin...plus, will Alejandro Kirk steal more than one base in 2026?58:00 - Proline Picks01:00:15 - When did you last go to the movies? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.