<p>Tough times in Toronto.</p>
<p>For all intents and purposes, the Leafs have looked like a shell of themselves ever since returning from the 4 Nations break.</p>
<p>They haven’t won in regulation in seven games (and counting).</p>
<p>Carter Hutton subbed in for Jay Rosehill on the Monday edition of Leafs Morning Take. For all intents and purposes, this episode of the podcast turned into a full-blown therapy session. Simply put, the majority of Leafs Nation is in shambles right now. That said, we all know that this team will suck us back in once again —because that’s what they do.</p>
<p>Thanks to <a href="http://www.timhortons.ca/">Tim Hortons</a>, Zack Phillips stopped by the show following his legendary edition of TLN After Dark from over the weekend. We touched on the 4-2 loss to the rival Ottawa Senators. On top of that, we brushed on the bigger picture. Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner have ghosts lately, and that’s very concerning for a team that views themselves as a Stanley Cup contender. In general, we dissected the Core 4 era and if we should all just resign ourselves to the fact that this team just maybe isn’t capable of winning. Thursday and Saturday night’s games were just stern reminders of the past, and honestly, that’s what triggers most fans. Remember all those learning lessons? Well, it appears that the Leafs haven’t. This team’s in rough shape right now.</p>
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<p>After letting Zack rant for a while, we bid him farewell and then moved into a Leafs/Flames game preview, courtesy <a href="https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto">GRETA BAR YYZ</a>. Like Ottawa the other night, Calgary’s in a dogfight to make the playoffs, so you know they will inevitably bring their best. Toronto’s 4-1-0 in five outings on Prime Monday Night Hockey. This is their sixth and final game on the streaming platform. Joseph Woll will get the call. And yes, the Leafs have been jumbled up yet again.</p>
<p>Win or less, Jay Rosehill will be back in the mix for the Tuesday edition of Leafs Morning Take to help break it all down. Additionally, former NHLer and all-round beauty Mike Commodore will stop by the show.</p>
<p>You can subscribe to TheLeafsNation (TLN) YouTube channel <a href="https://bit.ly/TLN401">HERE</a>. Additionally, we’re available in podcast form, too —wherever you get your podcasts. While you’re at it, be sure to leave us a 5-star review!</p>
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Tough times in Toronto.

For all intents and purposes, the Leafs have looked like a shell of themselves ever since returning from the 4 Nations break.

They haven’t won in regulation in seven games (and counting).

Carter Hutton subbed in for Jay Rosehill on the Monday edition of Leafs Morning Take. For all intents and purposes, this episode of the podcast turned into a full-blown therapy session. Simply put, the majority of Leafs Nation is in shambles right now. That said, we all know that this team will suck us back in once again —because that’s what they do.

Thanks to <a href="http://www.timhortons.ca/">Tim Hortons</a>, Zack Phillips stopped by the show following his legendary edition of TLN After Dark from over the weekend. We touched on the 4-2 loss to the rival Ottawa Senators. On top of that, we brushed on the bigger picture. Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner have ghosts lately, and that’s very concerning for a team that views themselves as a Stanley Cup contender. In general, we dissected the Core 4 era and if we should all just resign ourselves to the fact that this team just maybe isn’t capable of winning. Thursday and Saturday night’s games were just stern reminders of the past, and honestly, that’s what triggers most fans. Remember all those learning lessons? Well, it appears that the Leafs haven’t. This team’s in rough shape right now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXXy64Mn3GA

After letting Zack rant for a while, we bid him farewell and then moved into a Leafs/Flames game preview, courtesy <a href="https://www.gretabar.com/locations/toronto">GRETA BAR YYZ</a>. Like Ottawa the other night, Calgary’s in a dogfight to make the playoffs, so you know they will inevitably bring their best. Toronto’s 4-1-0 in five outings on Prime Monday Night Hockey. This is their sixth and final game on the streaming platform. Joseph Woll will get the call. And yes, the Leafs have been jumbled up yet again.

Win or less, Jay Rosehill will be back in the mix for the Tuesday edition of Leafs Morning Take to help break it all down. Additionally, former NHLer and all-round beauty Mike Commodore will stop by the show.

You can subscribe to TheLeafsNation (TLN) YouTube channel <a href="https://bit.ly/TLN401">HERE</a>. Additionally, we’re available in podcast form, too —wherever you get your podcasts. While you’re at it, be sure to leave us a 5-star review!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCR2qPnFEuI

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