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Dan Riccio and Brent Albrecht break down the latest across Toronto sports as the Toronto Maple Leafs get set for a Saturday night Battle of Ontario showdown against the Ottawa Senators. The guys look at what needs to change for the Leafs’ second line, whether lineup adjustments could be coming, the latest news and notes out of Leafs practice, expectations for Easton Cowan and Toronto’s top line, and what they want to see from the Maple Leafs power play against Ottawa. Plus, they check in on Toronto Raptors training camp in Quebec City as the Raptors prepare for preseason action and a new NBA season, reacting to the latest comments coming out of camp and what they could mean for the team. To close things out, it’s WTF Friday as Dan and Brent run through some of the wildest stories from the week before handing out their touchdown bets and getting set for Week 4 of the NFL season.

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Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn and Brent Albrecht react to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2-1 win over the New York Islanders on the second night of a back-to-back, breaking down Anthony Stolarz’s stellar performance in net, Gavin McKenna and Darren Raddysh bouncing back after difficult debuts, Easton Cowan continuing to emerge as an X-factor, an improved Leafs bottom six, the early returns on the power play and whether there should be any concern about Auston Matthews’ lack of offense through the first two games. They also discuss Kirill Marchenko’s second game as a Maple Leaf before being joined by Anthony Stewart at 10:30 a.m. ET to assess Toronto’s start to the season, the Matthew Knies–Marchenko trade, how the new-look Leafs are playing and whether this team has what it takes to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus, the crew continues to unpack the Toronto Blue Jays’ end-of-season availabilities with Ross Atkins, Mark Shapiro and ownership, including their comments on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto’s offseason priorities and what needs to change after a disappointing finish. Lindsay also checks in from Toronto Raptors training camp in Quebec City with the latest on Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes and everything surrounding the Raptors as they prepare for the NBA season. Join us throughout the season for some good ol’ fashioned Leafs talk and plenty more from around Toronto sports.

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Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn and Brent Albrecht break down everything from the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in their 2026-27 home opener. The crew reacts to Kirill Marchenko’s first game in a Maple Leafs uniform following the blockbuster trade with Columbus, Gavin McKenna’s NHL regular-season debut, Sergei Bobrovsky’s first performance in the Toronto crease, Darren Raddysh’s struggles and the early returns on the Morgan Rielly-Raddysh defensive pairing. They also look ahead to a quick turnaround as the Leafs prepare for Game 2 tonight against the New York Islanders and discuss what needs to change after dropping the opener. Plus, Lindsay joins live from Toronto Raptors training camp in Quebec City with the latest ahead of the upcoming NBA season, and the crew officially closes the book on the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2026 campaign.

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A blockbuster trade rocks Toronto on the eve of the Maple Leafs’ season opener. Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn and Brent Albrecht react to the Leafs moving Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae and a conditional second-round pick in a massive deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period and Daily Faceoff’s Insiders Edition joins the show to break down how the trade came together, the timeline behind the move, why Knies remained in trade discussions throughout the summer and what ultimately pushed the Maple Leafs to make a major change before Game 1. They also examine whether John Chayka and the Leafs are finished making moves, or if more roster changes could be coming during the season. Then, the focus shifts to Toronto’s season opener against the Montreal Canadiens. The crew discusses whether Kirill Marchenko will have his immigration paperwork completed in time to make his Maple Leafs debut, where he could fit in the lineup and on the power play, and what the trade means for Gavin McKenna, Easton Cowan, Jack Roslovic and the rest of Toronto’s forward group. Are the Maple Leafs better after the deal? Has their outlook changed entering the 2026-27 season? After Pagnotta signs off, Dan, Lindsay and Brent continue the fallout from the Toronto Blue Jays’ season with their team awards, biggest takeaways and final thoughts before wrapping up with their Proline picks of the day.

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The Blue Jays season has officially come to an end, and Dan Riccio and Brent Albrecht break down the final chapter of a disappointing year in Toronto. With George Springer potentially having played the final game of his MLB career and Max Scherzer taking the mound to close out the season for the Jays, the guys look back at how it all ended, what comes next, and the biggest questions facing the organization this offseason. Lindsay Dunn also checks in live from Toronto Raptors Media Day with the latest as the Raptors get ready to begin a new season. Plus, with the Maple Leafs opening their season Tuesday night against the Montreal Canadiens, Dan and Brent tee up the year ahead — expectations for Gavin McKenna, how much pressure is on this group, season predictions, the biggest players to watch and just how important this season could be in Toronto. They also recap a busy weekend across the sports world, including the Presidents Cup, Week 3 of the NFL season and more.

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Today on Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn break down a massive day in Toronto sports as the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2026 playoff push officially comes to an end and the Toronto Maple Leafs wrap up their preseason with a pair of wins over the Ottawa Senators. Rob Longley joins the show to dissect where it all went wrong for the Blue Jays, what their disappointing finish means heading into the offseason, and the biggest story surrounding the team: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s comments about his contract and his difficult 2026 season. After saying players get paid for what they’ve already accomplished rather than what they’re going to do, Vlad has faced backlash from Blue Jays fans, Toronto media and around Major League Baseball. Dan, Lindsay and Rob discuss the comments, the criticism, Guerrero’s performance this season, his role in Toronto falling short of the postseason and what the Blue Jays need from their franchise star going forward. Then, attention turns to the Toronto Maple Leafs, who closed out the preseason with two victories over the Ottawa Senators. The crew breaks down Auston Matthews, William Nylander, John Tavares, Sergei Bobrovsky, Matthew Knies, Jim Hiller’s comments on Knies’ preseason and what the Leafs have shown heading into the 2026-27 NHL season. Most importantly, they dive into an outstanding final preseason performance from Gavin McKenna, his chemistry alongside Tavares and Nylander, his growing confidence and what his play could mean for Toronto’s lineup this season. With the Blue Jays’ postseason hopes officially over and the Maple Leafs preparing for opening night, Off the Roster has you covered on the biggest stories in Toronto sports.

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Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn break down another massive development for the Toronto Raptors as Kawhi Leonard has agreed to a two-year, $115 million contract extension, including a player option for the 2028-29 season. With the blockbuster trade finally official and Leonard now locked into a long-term deal, the Kawhi saga can finally be put behind the Raptors as they turn their attention toward training camp and the 2026-27 NBA season. Dan and Lindsay discuss what Leonard’s commitment means for Toronto’s championship window, how the Raptors stack up as contenders in the Eastern Conference, and whether this roster has enough around Kawhi and Scottie Barnes to make a serious run. Then, attention turns to the Toronto Maple Leafs as they prepare for their final night of preseason action against the Ottawa Senators. They break down the latest Leafs line combinations, who’s playing with who, what they’ll be watching for against Ottawa and the biggest questions still facing Jim Hiller’s lineup before Toronto opens the regular season against the Montreal Canadiens on September 29. NHL insider David Pagnotta joins the show to discuss the latest news and rumours from around the league, including the Maple Leafs, Morgan Rielly’s future in Toronto and whether a trade could eventually be on the table, plus much more from across the NHL. Finally, the Blue Jays are back in action against the Baltimore Orioles for a doubleheader after Tuesday’s game was postponed due to rain, with Toronto’s MLB playoff hopes hanging by a thread as the 2026 season reaches its final days.

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The Toronto Blue Jays are running out of time. Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn and producer Zack break down a difficult weekend in Texas after the Blue Jays dropped their series to the Rangers, what went wrong, and whether there’s still a path to the MLB Playoffs with the regular season winding down. They dive into the latest on Dylan Cease, his MRI, the noticeable decline in his velocity, the injury concerns surrounding him down the stretch, and what it all means for Toronto’s fading postseason hopes. The crew also looks ahead to what could be a pivotal Blue Jays offseason and the decisions facing the organization if this is truly the end of the road. Then, they shift to the Toronto Maple Leafs and their split-squad preseason games, breaking down what they saw from Sergei Bobrovsky, Anthony Stolarz, Gavin McKenna, Auston Matthews, Darren Raddysh and more before looking ahead to Wednesday night’s final preseason action ahead of the regular season. Plus, Daily Faceoff Fantasy’s Brock Seguin joins the show to get you ready for the 2026-27 NHL fantasy hockey season with draft advice, players to target, lineup strategy, sleepers and everything you need to know about the Daily Faceoff Fantasy Show.

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Gavin McKenna is already turning heads at Toronto Maple Leafs training camp, and on today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn break down where the 2026 first-overall pick could fit in the Leafs lineup this season. Dan shares what he saw firsthand at Maple Leafs camp, while the pair react to Jim Hiller’s early impressions of McKenna and Easton Cowan, including Cowan standing out in the opening sessions. McKenna opened camp skating alongside John Tavares and William Nylander, while Auston Matthews worked between Matthew Knies and Jack Roslovic, raising plenty of questions about how Toronto’s top six could ultimately take shape. Could McKenna remain with Tavares and Nylander? Could he eventually earn a look alongside Matthews on the top line? Dan and Lindsay discuss his potential impact, the players fighting for roles and the biggest names to watch throughout Leafs camp. Lindsay also joins the show on location from Kyle Lowry’s charity golf tournament to discuss Lowry’s legacy with the Toronto Raptors, his upcoming No. 7 jersey retirement and the outlook for the Raptors heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. Plus, the Toronto Blue Jays enter their biggest stretch of the season, beginning a critical three-game series against the Texas Rangers with both clubs tied at 76-77 and chasing the final American League Wild Card spot. With just nine games remaining and Toronto two games out of a playoff position, every result carries major postseason implications as the Blue Jays fight to keep their season alive.

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