January 11, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs keep rolling as Laughton, Cowan, Robertson and Roy make their mark

38 minutes

The Toronto Maple Leafs have earned points in nine straight games and now sit just outside the playoff picture. We break down the key factors behind the turnaround, including Scott Laughton’s impact, Easton Cowan and Nick Robertson becoming everyday fixtures, improved team structure, and steady goaltending. We also dig into the latest situation surrounding the Ottawa Senators and wrap things up with our NFL Wild Card picks.

Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/RZbwQOuwha4

(0:00) – The highs and lows of being a fan

(02:30) – The vibes are back in Leafland

(09:40) – Why Scott Laughton matters so much

(13:04) – Roy, Cowan, Robertson, Maccelli, McMann all rolling

(16:45) – The wide-open East + a huge road trip ahead

(20:30) – PK, goaltending, and the blue-line picture

(23:11) – DraftKings break

(24:41) – Ottawa’s bizarre situation + pressure in Canadian markets

(34:00) – NFL game picks

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