Just when you think the Leafs would be able to escape the preseason without serious injury, the Scott Laughton news comes across the wire.

On Friday, it was announced that the Oakville native is considered week-to-week with a lower body injury.

Damn. Considering how strong the fourth line has looked, that was tough news to take in.

At any rate, we did spend considerable time on the Friday edition of Leafs Morning Take breaking that down. Additionally, we kicked things off by discussing the Amazon Prime series —most specifically the Leafs episode. Also, we talked some Joe Bowen. On Thursday, the Leafs announced that they will honour the legendary broadcaster with a tribute game on December 16^th against Chicago. 44 years. Incredible stuff.

Then, we got into the ugly 3-1 preseason loss to Detroit. Instead of hammering the team for a meaningless game and result, we discussed some key talking points. Auston Matthews, who scored two goals in two preseason outings, has looked solid in a PK pairing with Matthews Knies. Meantime, Anthony Stolarz was phenomenal making 40 stops. Suffice it is to say, he looks ready to go for the opener on Wednesday night. Speaking of which, Stolie got bumped in the crease with an elbow, which sadly, is becoming a normal occurrence. Rosey broke down what the response should look like moving forward.

After that, WWE/NHL on TNT broadcaster and massive Leafs fan Jackie Redmond stopped by the show. We got her thoughts on Toronto’s offseason and her expectations for the squad in 2025-26. On top of that, she dished on Marner’s departure, Toronto’s sudden influx of cap space, and Connor McDavid’s future in Edmonton. As per usual, Redmond brought the heat.

In case you missed it, ESPN MLB Analyst Ben McDonald has been taking some heat online over the past few days for some comments he made about the NHL during an ad read on a recent broadcast. He was just being honest. Ben doesn’t watch hockey. He’s a baseball guy —through and through. Any way you slice it, good on Ben to come on Leafs Morning Take and set the record straight. Believe it or not, there’s actually now a chance that he tunes in for the opening of the NHL season on Tuesday night. Go figure. (CHECK OUT THE INTERVIEW HERE)

Don’t forget! Coming up on Monday, it’s the season 4 premiere of Leafs Morning Take. Talk then!

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