Whether it's Leafs, Raptors or Jays, the Off The Roster podcast has you covered. Join Lindsay Dunn and Dan Riccio daily for their perspective on everything happening around the Toronto sports scene. From debates to discussions and insightful interviews, they have you covered each week touching on the biggest sports stories. This is the new sound of the 6ix!
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Leafs Lose 3 Straight, Chayka Trying to Upgrade Defence, and Raps Season Loading ft. Matthew Knies
The Toronto Maple Leafs have now lost three straight games, and the concerns are growing in Toronto. On today's episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn break down another disappointing performance from the Maple Leafs, what's going wrong, and whether it's time for some serious changes. With general manager John Chayka actively exploring ways to upgrade Toronto's blue line, the crew examines the Leafs' defensive struggles, potential trade targets, what's available on the NHL trade market, and how aggressive the organization needs to be to turn things around. Former Maple Leafs forward and current Columbus Blue Jackets winger Matthew Knies joins the show ahead of Tuesday night's highly anticipated matchup between Toronto and Columbus! Knies discusses life with the Blue Jackets, his transition to Columbus, and the upcoming showdown against his former team as the Leafs look to snap their losing streak. Plus, the MLB playoffs are heating up! The Milwaukee Brewers have punched their ticket to the World Series and await the winner of the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS. Dan and Lindsay discuss the road to the Fall Classic, the biggest storylines around Major League Baseball, and what to expect as the Toronto Raptors prepare to tip off their 2026–27 NBA season. All that and more on another edition of Off the Roster!
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16 Oct 2026
Jim Hiller BENCHES Gavin McKenna + Leafs/Islanders Preview ft. Stefen Rosner
The Toronto Maple Leafs have plenty of questions to answer after another frustrating loss to the Buffalo Sabres, but none bigger than Jim Hiller's handling of Gavin McKenna. Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Brent Albrecht break down Hiller's decision to bench the young star, his explanation for the move, and whether the Maple Leafs are making life harder than it needs to be for their prized rookie. The crew also discusses Kirill Marchenko's hat trick, Auston Matthews' performance, John Tavares' frightening collision with Josh Norris, and the continued struggles of Toronto's defensive core. Plus, the latest Leafs trade news and whether the pressure is starting to build on Hiller. At 10:30 AM ET, NHL.com Islanders reporter Stefen Rosner joins the show to preview Saturday night's matchup between the Maple Leafs and New York Islanders. Later, the crew shifts to the NBA, including the Toronto Raptors' preseason, Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers, and the latest around the league. Plus, WTF Friday and much more!
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15 Oct 2026
Leafs vs Sabres Preview, Matthews Rolling, Raptors Expectations, and More ft. Martin Biron
The Toronto Maple Leafs are back in action tonight against the Buffalo Sabres, and Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Brent Albrecht are getting you set for the Atlantic Division showdown on Off the Roster! The crew dives into Toronto's ongoing defensive struggles, why the issues go beyond just missing Chris Tanev, and the viral clip of Auston Matthews appearing disengaged during Jim Hiller's late-game instructions. Former NHL goaltender and Sabres analyst Martin Biron joins the show at 10:30 AM ET to preview Leafs vs. Sabres and break down what to expect from both teams. The Toronto Raptors are also in the spotlight after ESPN ranked them as the seventh-most desperate NBA team to win a championship. Is there reason for optimism surrounding this new-look Raptors team, or could Toronto be facing another lengthy rebuild? The crew discusses expectations for the upcoming NBA season, the direction of the franchise, and whether the Raptors are any closer to becoming contenders. Elsewhere, the Detroit Red Wings reportedly have zero interest in trading Simon Edvinsson, raising more questions about the team's future and the ongoing Dylan Larkin situation. Plus, the Milwaukee Brewers have the Los Angeles Dodgers on the ropes in the NLCS, and the crew gets into the latest stories making headlines across the sports world!
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