Off The Roster

On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn dive into the Toronto Maple Leafs as training camp gets underway, breaking down everything coming out of Leafs media day and the start of the 2026-27 season. They react to comments from Auston Matthews, Gavin McKenna, John Tavares, general manager John Chayka, head coach Jim Hiller and more, discussing the new-look Maple Leafs, expectations surrounding Matthews, McKenna’s first NHL training camp, Toronto’s revamped roster and some of the biggest questions facing the team heading into the new season. Dan and Lindsay also break down the Toronto Blue Jays’ big win over the Detroit Tigers to avoid the sweep and keep their postseason hopes alive. With the regular season winding down, they continue to examine the Blue Jays’ playoff chances, the American League Wild Card race and what Toronto needs to do down the stretch to have a chance at October baseball. Can the Jays put together the run they desperately need, and is there still enough time to make the playoffs? Then, former NHLer Sean Avery joins Off the Roster to discuss the launch of The Sean Avery Show, his new weekly show with The Nation Network on the HockeyFights YouTube channel. Avery explains what fans can expect from the show, the topics he wants to tackle and the perspective he plans to bring throughout the hockey season. He also weighs in on Auston Matthews, the Maple Leafs and his expectations for Toronto this season. Plus, Dan and Lindsay turn their attention to the NFL, looking back at Week 2 and teeing up the upcoming Thursday Night Football matchup. #MapleLeafs #LeafsForever #AustonMatthews #GavinMcKenna #BlueJays #SeanAvery #NHL #MLB #TorontoSports #OffTheRoster SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ 👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Blue Jays’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread after an embarrassing 10-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers. On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn break down a disastrous night for the Blue Jays, why Toronto is struggling at the worst possible time and whether this season is quickly becoming a lost cause. With just 10 games remaining, they look at the record the Jays may need down the stretch to grab an American League Wild Card spot, how realistic a late playoff push actually is and what has gone wrong for Toronto during the most important stretch of the season. Later, Mike Vorkunov joins the show to discuss the latest around the NBA, including Kawhi Leonard officially returning to the Toronto Raptors, what the blockbuster move means for Toronto, how Kawhi fits alongside the Raptors’ current core and whether the team can legitimately contend in the Eastern Conference. Plus, Dan and Lindsay dive into a wild 24 hours around the NHL as teams raced to lock players into eight-year contracts and signing bonuses before the old CBA expired, what the new rules mean for NHL contracts going forward and how the changes could impact the Toronto Maple Leafs. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #MLBPlayoffs #WildCardRace #DetroitTigers #TorontoSports #Raptors #KawhiLeonard #TorontoRaptors #MapleLeafs #NHL #OffTheRoster SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ 👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kawhi Leonard is officially back with the Toronto Raptors. On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn react to the blockbuster news that Kawhi’s return to Toronto is finally official following the Raptors’ deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. They break down what Leonard’s return means for the Raptors, why it took so long for the trade to be finalized, how getting the deal done now could benefit Bobby Webster and Toronto’s front office, and what Kawhi changes for the Raptors heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. Then, Dan and Lindsay turn their attention to the Toronto Blue Jays after a brutal missed opportunity against the Detroit Tigers. With every game becoming increasingly important in the American League Wild Card race, the Jays had a chance to make up valuable ground in the MLB playoff picture but couldn’t close it out. They break down what went wrong against Detroit, how damaging the loss could be, and what Toronto needs to do down the stretch to keep its postseason hopes alive. Plus, Lindsay takes us inside the Toronto Maple Leafs golf tournament, sharing what the atmosphere was like around the team, the vibes heading into the new NHL season and the biggest takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ media availabilities. Kawhi Leonard is back. The Blue Jays are fighting for their playoff lives. And the Maple Leafs are back in front of the media. It’s a packed Toronto sports edition of Off the Roster. #TorontoRaptors #KawhiLeonard #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MapleLeafs #NBA #MLB SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ 👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn break down a massive weekend for the Toronto Blue Jays after they bounced back from a Friday night loss to win their series against the Baltimore Orioles and keep their postseason hopes alive in the American League Wild Card race. Dan and Lindsay are joined by Brandon Wile to break down everything happening with the Blue Jays and around Major League Baseball, starting with the biggest story of Toronto’s weekend: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. finally breaking through at Rogers Centre and hitting his first home run at home this season. They discuss what the long-awaited homer could mean for Vladdy down the stretch, whether it can spark the Blue Jays superstar at the plate and just how important Guerrero will be if Toronto is going to complete its push toward the MLB Playoffs. They also dive into an impressive weekend from Brett Bateman, who blasted the first Major League home run of his career before following it up with another homer the next night. Plus, Brandon joins the discussion on Dylan Cease’s performance against Baltimore, including his ability to escape trouble after a difficult opening inning, the strength of the Blue Jays pitching staff throughout the weekend and what Toronto needs from its rotation as every game becomes more important. With the regular season winding down, the crew takes another look at the AL Wild Card race, Toronto’s path to the postseason, the upcoming Blue Jays schedule and the biggest stories developing around the rest of MLB as the playoff picture takes shape. Later, Dan and Lindsay shift to the NFL for a full look around Week 1, including the biggest results and storylines from across the league, NFL Survivor Pool picks, predictions and early-season takeaways. Finally, they hit the latest from the Toronto Maple Leafs prospect games, breaking down what they saw from the Leafs’ young players over the weekend and discussing Gavin McKenna not playing in the tournament. Subscribe for more coverage of the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Maple Leafs, NFL, MLB, NHL and everything happening across Toronto sports on Off the Roster. #BlueJays #VladimirGuerreroJr #MLB #TorontoBlueJays #NFL #MapleLeafs #GavinMcKenna #OffTheRoster SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ 👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio, Cabbie Richards and Lindsay Dunn break down a huge day across Toronto and North American sports. The crew reacts to the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams NFL game in Australia, breaking down the NFC West matchup and the biggest takeaways from the historic game in Melbourne. Then, attention shifts to the Toronto Blue Jays’ playoff push as they prepare for a pivotal weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles with every game becoming increasingly important in the American League Wild Card race. What do the Blue Jays need to do against Baltimore, and can Toronto make its final push toward the MLB postseason? The crew also dives into the latest developments surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard, with federal authorities reportedly investigating the Clippers’ dealings with Leonard following the NBA’s investigation and punishment of the organization. Plus, the Toronto Maple Leafs prospect tournament gets underway this weekend with all eyes on Gavin McKenna, as Leafs fans get another look at the highly touted young star ahead of training camp and the 2026-27 NHL season. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #Orioles #MLB #MLBPlayoffs #Clippers #KawhiLeonard #NBA #49ers #Rams #NFL #MapleLeafs #LeafsForever #GavinMcKenna #OffTheRoster SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of Off the Roster, the crew breaks down a brutal missed opportunity for the Toronto Blue Jays after being shut out 2-0 by the Athletics in a game that could prove costly in the American League Wild Card race. They discuss the Jays’ struggling offence, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent issues at the plate, and some questionable late-game decisions from John Schneider, including leaving Ernie Clement in to hit with the game on the line. With the teams around Toronto continuing to pick up wins, how much room for error do the Blue Jays have left? The crew looks ahead to a massive weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles, breaks down the remaining schedule and asks what Toronto needs to do down the stretch to get back into an MLB playoff spot. Plus, they react to the New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks NFL season opener, preview the rest of NFL Week 1, give some of their favourite bets and survivor picks, and dive into the latest Toronto Maple Leafs news with Max Domi expected to miss training camp, what his absence could mean for the Leafs’ roster, Toronto’s salary-cap situation and more from around the NHL. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #MLBPlayoffs #MLBPostseason #VladimirGuerreroJr #NFL #NFLWeek1 #Patriots #Seahawks #MapleLeafs #NHL #OffTheRoster SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards break down the Toronto Blue Jays’ second game against the Athletics, as the offence comes alive with a much-needed bounce-back performance in the middle of a crucial MLB playoff push. With every game carrying more weight in the American League postseason race, the crew discusses what the response means for the Blue Jays, their lineup, and their chances of playing October baseball. Former Blue Jay Whit Merrifield joins the show to break down the biggest stories around Major League Baseball, including Toronto’s playoff chances, why the American League remains wide open, Aaron Judge’s return and what it means for the Yankees, the state of the AL contenders, and much more from around MLB. Plus, with the NFL season getting underway, Dan, Lindsay, and Cabbie draft the teams they believe will be the best in football this year, debate the top Super Bowl contenders, and make their picks heading into the new season. They also get into the latest NHL news and storylines as hockey season continues to draw closer. #BlueJays #MLB #TorontoBlueJays #MLBPlayoffs #WhitMerrifield #NFL #NFLSeason #NHL #OffTheRoster SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off the Roster has a brand-new home! Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn and Cabbie Richards debut the new Nation Network studio in downtown Toronto before diving into everything happening across Toronto sports. Blue Jays legend Buck Martinez joins the show to reflect on his decades with the organization, what it meant to become one of the defining voices of Blue Jays baseball and the emotion of being honoured by the organization after stepping away from the broadcast booth. Buck also weighs in on the current Blue Jays as they enter the final weeks of the regular season fighting for a spot in the postseason. The crew breaks down Toronto's recent stretch, how they've continued finding ways to win and what needs to happen down the stretch for the Jays to get themselves into the playoffs. Plus, with Maple Leafs hockey right around the corner, Dan, Lindsay and Cabbie look ahead to Toronto's roster, the biggest questions entering the season and whether more moves could still be coming before puck drop. They also dig into the latest chapter of the Kawhi Leonard saga. The NBA's investigation into Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers has officially concluded, but Kawhi is still not technically a Toronto Raptor. So when will the long-awaited move finally become official, and what happens next for Kawhi and the Raptors? And, of course, the crew gives you a look at the brand-new Nation Network studio in downtown Toronto. If you enjoyed today's episode, be sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel and let us know in the comments: are the Blue Jays going to make the playoffs? #OffTheRoster #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #BuckMartinez #MapleLeafs #Raptors #KawhiLeonard SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave 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 on Off the Roster to break down a huge day in Toronto sports. James Herbert joins the show to react to the NBA’s ruling in the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention investigation, what the decision means for the league and the LA Clippers, and how it impacts the Raptors moving forward. Then, Jordan Shusterman joins to break down the Blue Jays’ dominant win over the Cleveland Guardians as Toronto continues its push for an AL Wild Card spot, highlighted by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. coming alive at the plate with a three-run home run and five RBI. #TorontoBlueJays #KawhiLeonard #TorontoRaptors #NBA #MLB #BlueJays #OffTheRoster SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Blue Jays’ bats have gone ice cold, and Off the Roster is breaking down another frustrating night as the playoff push gets increasingly tense. Dan Riccio, Cabbie Richards, and Lindsay Dunn react to Toronto’s offensive struggles, John Schneider’s decision to turn to Joe Mantiply with the game still within reach, and the need for more power against dominant pitching. The crew also dives into the latest wave of roster moves, Ricky Tiedemann’s return to the big leagues, Spencer Miles touching 100 MPH, Sean Keys getting another opportunity, and Jameson Taillon potentially returning to the rotation later this week. Then, ESPN and NHL Network analyst Kevin Weekes joins the show for a loaded hockey conversation. Where could Quinn Hughes ultimately end up? Could Minnesota make a serious push? Is Houston next in line for NHL expansion? Weekes also weighs in on the latest trade chatter, Ryan Getzlaf having his number retired in Anaheim, whether the Maple Leafs can bounce back, and which team that missed the playoffs last season has the best chance to get back in. Plus, apparently 70% of Blue Jays fans think they could be a good MLB GM—and nearly half believe they could do a better job than Ross Atkins. The crew puts that confidence to the test before jumping into the latest Kawhi Leonard drama, Victor Oladipo’s plea for another NBA opportunity, and more from around the sports world. Don’t miss another loaded edition of Off the Roster. #BlueJays #NHL #TorontoBlueJays #MapleLeafs #OffTheRoster SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave 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 break down the biggest stories across Toronto sports and the NHL, including the possibility of NHL expansion and which cities could be next in line for a franchise, with Houston, Austin, Atlanta, and a potential return to Phoenix all in the conversation. The crew also discusses Quinn Hughes’ holdout in Minnesota, whether the Wild can get a deal done with their star defenceman, and Bo Horvat’s recent comments on the situation. Plus, Rob Longley joins the show to preview the Toronto Blue Jays’ upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians, why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. needs to get his bat going, where the Jays stand in the playoff race, and whether Toronto can make a legitimate push for the postseason as the sports calendar gets ready to ramp back up. #NHL #TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays #MLB #QuinnHughes #NHLExpansion #VladimirGuerreroJr #MinnesotaWild #ClevelandGuardians #TorontoSports #OffTheRoster SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Riccio is back from vacation alongside Lindsay Dunn and Cabbie Richards for a loaded episode of Off the Roster, catching up on everything he missed across the sports world. The crew starts with the Toronto Blue Jays after their sweep of the Seattle Mariners, including Max Scherzer turning back the clock with a dominant performance at 42 years old, Seattle managing just four runs all series, and whether the Jays still have a realistic path to the playoffs. Dan also recaps his trip to the Blue Jays-Yankees game before the conversation shifts to the NHL, where Connor Hellebuyck’s public trade request out of Winnipeg sparks a discussion about player empowerment, potential landing spots and what a blockbuster move could mean for the Maple Leafs. Plus, they break down Cale Makar’s massive eight-year, $20.4 million AAV extension with Colorado, how it could reshape the NHL’s salary landscape and what it may mean for future contracts involving Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Gavin McKenna and more. Finally, with college football underway and the NFL season approaching, the crew talks fantasy football, expectations for their favourite teams and the biggest games and storylines to watch — all with a Toronto perspective. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #MLBPlayoffs #MaxScherzer #SeattleMariners #NHL #ConnorHellebuyck #CaleMakar #MapleLeafs #TorontoMapleLeafs #NFL #FantasyFootball #CollegeFootball #TorontoSports #OffTheRoster SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Blue Jays hit another new low, and Off the Roster is breaking down a night that went completely off the rails. The crew reacts to Toronto falling behind 10-0, a disastrous six-run sixth inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hearing boos from the home crowd, and George Springer finally snapping his home run drought with a 404-foot blast. Things got so ugly that Miles Straw ended up on the mound, while even more defensive chaos followed as the Jays tried to survive another brutal night. Then, MLB writer Thomas Hall joins the show to dive into Dylan Cease’s velocity, the Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence conversation, Sean Keys, and Major League Baseball’s proposed overhaul of the offseason calendar. Could free agency really be squeezed into just a few weeks, followed by a complete freeze on trades and signings? Plus, Will Lou joins to break down the latest from the basketball world, including Shaedon Sharpe’s significant knee injury and Canada’s upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifying matchup against Panama. And because it’s Friday, things inevitably get weird with another edition of WTF Friday. Don’t miss another chaotic edition of Off the Roster covering the Blue Jays, MLB, basketball, and more. #BlueJays #MLB #OffTheRoster #TorontoBlueJays #Baseball #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #OffTheRoster #BlueJaysBaseball #KansasCityRoyals #Royals #MLBPlayoffs #WildCard SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breaking News: Toronto Raptors announce that Kyle Lowry's jersey retirement ceremony will take place on Jan 10, 2027. The Toronto Blue Jays are still fighting to qualify for the post season. Lindsay Dunn and Cabbie Richards break down the Blue Jays’ 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals, as Nathan Lukes delivers the decisive three-run home run and Toronto’s pitching staff shuts down one of baseball’s hottest teams. They also tee up the rubber match against Kansas City and what the Jays need to do to leave the series with a win. Veteran broadcaster and journalist Arash Madani is here to explain big picture issues with the Toronto Blue Jays from manager John Schneider's tactics with Bo Bichette vs Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the front office's patch work of staring pitchers and the possibility of a Blue Jays march to the post season in a soft American League. Madani will be broadcasting play-by-play from the US Open in New York in September and explains why Felix Auger-Aliassime's ceiling is US Open Champion. What is holding back Bianca Andreescu and Leylah Annie Fernandez from returning to prominence is explored. Lastly, as the Director at Football Canada, Arash reveals how Canada qualified in Flag Football at the 2028 Summer Olympics Games in Los Angeles. Plus, watch interviews with Toronto's Daz Cameron and Kansas City's Vinnie Pasquantino as Off the Roster continues its breakdown of Blue Jays vs. Royals and the final stretch of the MLB season. 1:25 INTRO 2:05 Kyle Lowry’s jersey retirement announcement 7:30 Nathan Lukes’ redemption 8:25 Toronto pitchers combine for the shutout 12:30 Arash Madani is here! 13:25 Nathan Lukes dodges the Gatorade bath 15:20 Does Nathan Lukes hate Vladimir Guerrero Jr? 17:20 John Schneider’s dealings with Bo Bichette + Vladimir Guerrero Jr 21:00 How soft is the American League? 24:10 Has Toronto mismanaged bullpen arms? 26:30 Blue Jays struggles are with the offence 30:20 Arash will be broadcasting at the U.S. Open 32:10 Felix Auger-Aliassime’s ceiling at the US Open 35:35 Bianca Andreescu + Leylah Fernandez updates 39:40 Kyle Lowry + Vince Carter’s relationship 41:30 Canadian qualifying for Flag Football at 2028 Summer Olympics 46:20 Blue Jays’ Daz Cameron is here! 51:25 The Sopranos Hot take 52:50 Vinnie Pasquantino is here! 56:00 Pasquantino’s experience as a World Series correspondent 1:00:40 ProLine Picks - Tristan Peters + Kazuma Okamoto 1:02:50 Top 10 singles in Canada #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #OffTheRoster #BlueJaysBaseball #KansasCityRoyals #Royals #MLBPlayoffs #WildCard #NathanLukes SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cabbie Richards, and Lindsay Dunn are back on Off the Roster after another painful night for the Toronto Blue Jays. The crew reacts to the bizarre ending against Kansas City, what the loss means for Toronto’s increasingly desperate playoff push, and another major blow to the rotation after Shane Bieber landed on the 15-day injured list with right teres major inflammation. Somehow, the Jays also made history for a completely different reason, with fans officially surpassing one million Loonie Dogs consumed this season. Then, Mike Wilner joins the show to break down where the Blue Jays stand with just over a month remaining, whether this team still has a realistic path to October, how Toronto survives without Bieber, and what has gone wrong during a season that continues to test everyone’s patience. Plus, the crew will speak to Jamaal Magloire, who was just inducted into the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame. He will talk about his career that led to this moment, the future of basketball in the country and some of the wild off-season movies in the NBA. #BlueJays #MLB #TorontoBlueJays #OffTheRoster #Baseball 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 YouTube.com/MLBNetwork YouTube.com/MLB SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cabbie and Lindsay Dunn deep dive into the AL Wildcard race highlighting the key players on the bulletin board of the Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians and Seattle Mariners. Max Scherzer starts for Toronto to open a series against the hottest team in baseball, winners of 8 straight - the Kansas City Royals. Blue Jays Ace Dylan Cease unveils his collaboration with the Art Gallery of Ontario and Lindsay Dunn explores the artist inside, how painting canvasses allows him to escape and what this moment means to Cease as a person. Apologies for the technical difficulties as Lindsay reported live on location outside of the Art Gallery of Toronto. "baseball is more war like. painting is more forgiving." -Dylan Cease Watch the full interview with Lindsay and Dylan Cease on The Nation Network. Andres Gimenez's recent appearance on the MLB Network explores his hitting process while reminding Blue Jays of his 2025 Post Season heroics. Cabbie continues to explore the biggest story lines surrounding Toronto and Kansas City and how Toronto can take advantage of the Royals pitching staff. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #MLBPlayoffs #Raptors #TorontoRaptors #NBA #OffTheRoster #TorontoSports #dylancease 0:50 INTRO 2:00 Dylan Cease’s limited merch collab 4:15 AL Wildcard Race Deep Dive 6:45 Texas Rangers’ “Solution” 9:45 Cool Nicknames in baseball 11:10 Cleveland Guardians’ Dominant Aces 12:30 Minnesota Twins’ Luke Keaschall stepping up 14:30 Tim McGraw + other concert stories 16:25 Are the Seattle Mariners and Blue Jays the same? 24:00 Toronto Blue Jays vs Kansas City Royals preview 27:20 Lindsay Dunn sets up her interfere with Dylan Cease 30:45 Dylan Cease reveals his art and capsule! 33:00 Technical difficulties, sorry! 35:00 Blue Jays teammates are commissioning Cease’s artwork 37:45 Max Scherzer as a painter? 40:30 Athletes as painters 43:20 Grabbing Dylan Cease’s collection 48:30 Andres Gimenez unpacks his process 57:00 Toronto Blue Jays pitching trending positive 1:01:00 Salvador Perez is stealing bases 1:02:40 ProLine Pick - Jake Bauers 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 YouTube.com/MLBNetwork YouTube.com/MLB SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Lindsay Dunn and Cabbie Richards are joined by guest co-host Scott Campsall to break down the latest across Toronto sports. The crew starts with the Toronto Blue Jays after a disappointing weekend in New York, where the Jays dropped two of three to the Yankees in a crucial late-season series. They look at what went wrong against New York, where Toronto now sits in the American League playoff race, and just how realistic the Blue Jays’ postseason hopes are as the schedule continues to wind down. Then, they shift to the Toronto Raptors and the latest surrounding the ongoing Kawhi Leonard investigation, what the newest developments could mean, and how the situation continues to unfold around the NBA. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #Yankees #NewYorkYankees #MLBPlayoffs #Raptors #TorontoRaptors #KawhiLeonard #NBA #OffTheRoster #TorontoSports 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 YouTube.com/MLB SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn are back on Off the Roster to break down another huge series win for the Toronto Blue Jays, who take care of the Tampa Bay Rays and continue building momentum in the American League playoff race. The series was capped off by an outstanding performance from Shane Bieber, who struck out seven Rays in the Blue Jays victory, while Kazuma Okamoto continued his hot stretch by launching another home run. Dan and Lindsay recap the biggest moments from the series, what continues to click for Toronto, and where the Blue Jays’ playoff chances stand as they keep stacking series wins down the stretch. Then, Joez McFly of Jomboy Media joins the show to preview the upcoming showdown with the New York Yankees, discussing where the Yankees stand right now, what Toronto needs to do to win the series, the battle in the American League playoff race, and everything at stake as the postseason picture continues to take shape. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #Yankees #MLB #ShaneBieber #KazumaOkamoto #Jays #RepBX #NextLevel #OffTheRoster SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn are back with another episode of Off the Roster, joined by Joe Casciaro and Steve Simmons to break down the biggest stories across the NBA, NHL and MLB. Joe Casciaro joins at 10:05 AM ET with the latest on the Kawhi Leonard investigation, what it could mean for his future in Toronto, the potential punishments involved and when the situation could finally be resolved. He also dives into the latest surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers sale, Jeanie Buss and the Buss family, and how changes in one of the NBA’s most influential organizations could ripple across the league. Then at 10:30 AM ET, Steve Simmons joins to tee up the Toronto Maple Leafs’ upcoming season, Morgan Rielly’s comments about returning to Toronto, the moves John Chayka has made and expectations surrounding Gavin McKenna. Simmons also weighs in on the Toronto Blue Jays, their recent run of success, their loss in Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Rays, where their playoff chances stand and what the organization needs to accomplish this offseason. #OffTheRoster #KawhiLeonard #Raptors #LeafsForever #BlueJays #NBA #NHL #MLB SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode, Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn break down a huge night for the Toronto Blue Jays as the bats explode against the Tampa Bay Rays, piling up 17 hits in a 10-5 win. Alejandro Kirk leads the charge with a home run and three RBI, Josh Smith goes deep, and Kazuma Okamoto makes history with his 25th homer of the season, setting a new Blue Jays rookie record. Rob Wong joins the show to react to the offensive outburst before zooming out on the bigger picture: where the Jays stand in the American League playoff race, what they’ll need to do down the stretch to get into the postseason, and what questions could be waiting for them this offseason. Then, Chelsea Leite joins to talk Toronto Tempo and the massive spotlight surrounding Caitlin Clark’s first game in Toronto, as Clark scores 24 points and the Indiana Fever defeat the Tempo 101-95 at Scotiabank Arena. They break down the atmosphere around the game, what Clark’s visit means for basketball in Toronto, the Tempo’s inaugural season, and the latest storylines from around the WNBA. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #BlueJaysBaseball #AlejandroKirk #KazumaOkamoto #CaitlinClark #TorontoTempo #IndianaFever #WNBA #OffTheRoster SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #Toronto Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpod Leave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.