Where does the time go? Sidney’s Crosby’s 38 years old today.
Incredibly, he’s still wicked. That’s more impressive part.
At any rate, we kicked off the latest summer edition of Leafs Morning Take by discussing Kyle Clifford’s retirement announcement. The Ontario boy finished his pro career playing his last three seasons with the AHL’s Marlies. He won two Stanley Cups and played over a shade over 750 games in the NHL. He played his last NHL game with his hometown Toronto Marlies. Clifford has reportedly accepted a role in player development with the Maple Leafs. Congrats, Cliffy!
Additionally, we had a little laugh about EA Sports featuring a Mitch Marner goal against Toronto in their most recent trailer for NHL26. It always seems like everyone’s just trying to troll the Toronto Maple Leafs. Addition by subtraction, right?
Meantime, according to Elliotte Friedman, the Leafs remain interested in Jack Roslovic, who’s currently the top free agent available on the market. The 28-year-old’s coming off a 22-goal campaign with the Carolina Hurricanes. Naturally, we discussed where Roslovic would fit in Toronto. They have a crap ton of forwards right now. If some bodies were shipped out, he could make sense on the top line with Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews. Roslovic played together with Matthews back in the day with the U.S. development program.
After that, Nicolas Roy, who the Leafs picked up in the Marner sign and trade with Vegas, dropped by the show. We talked about how everything went down, moving to Toronto, and being a Leafs fan growing up. On top of that, he shared some wisdom on winning a Stanley Cup, and what it takes to get there. Also, Roy dished on what his return to Vegas in January might look like. Roy’s favourite player growing up was Mats Sundin! Wicked stuff.
We’ll be back on Tuesday at 11 AM ET for another summer edition of Leafs Morning Take. Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk will drop by the show!
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