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Leafs Hire Jim Hiller: Did Chayka Make the Right Call? ft. Dakota Joshua
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- Leafs Morning Take
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 3910
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Summary
Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill kick off the show with Todd Minerson from Movember Canada to spotlight Men's Health Week and the importance of men's mental and physical well-being. After that, the boys recap Game 3 of the Calder Cup Final as the Toronto Marlies blanked the Chicago Wolves 1-0 to grab a commanding 3-0 series lead. They break down another stellar performance from Artur Akhtyamov, Easton Cowan's game-winning goal, and what Toronto's playoff run says about the organization's prospect pipeline. They also react to the Maple Leafs officially naming Jim Hiller as the team's new head coach. Nick and Rosie dissect the hiring, discuss why John Chayka and Mats Sundin landed on Hiller, and debate what it means for the future of the franchise. Additionally, they break down Chayka's first trade as Maple Leafs GM after Toronto dealt Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to Philadelphia. The boys weigh in on the return, what it means for the Leafs moving forward, and Chayka's comments on the motivation behind the move. Plus, Leafs forward Dakota Joshua joins the show to discuss his first season in Toronto, his offseason mindset, and what's ahead. And finally, the boys react to Mitch Marner elaborating on his "dark times" comment during his end-of-season media availability and what his latest remarks reveal about his time in Toronto. 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @theleafsnation401 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+. 👍🏼MOVEMBER: https://ca.movember.com/ Re…