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Ron MacLean on Saturday Night Hockey, John Chayka & Why the Leafs Will Bounce Back
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- Leafs Morning Take
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- Sep 14, 2026
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Summary
Ron MacLean, host of Saturday Night Hockey, joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of the new NHL season. Ron previews what fans can expect from Saturday Night Hockey alongside Elliotte Friedman, Kevin Bieksa, and Colby Armstrong, while also reflecting on the transition from Hockey Night in Canada and the evolution of Saturday night hockey coverage. The conversation then turns to the Maple Leafs. Ron weighs in on Toronto’s offseason, calling John Chayka “maybe the most important pickup” for the organization. He also has plenty of praise for John Tavares and Gavin McKenna, including what he expects from the young phenom in his first NHL season. Plus, Ron identifies what he believes could be the biggest reason for a Leafs bounce-back season: the power play. 🚨 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+. 👍🏼 Coca Cola Reach out to [email protected] to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.