# OTR Interviews: Irfaan Gaffar Joins to Discuss Matthews' Future, the Latest on Malhotra, and WTF Friday's

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Podcast: [Off The Roster](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-roster-7597423)
Published: 2026-05-15T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Plus, Irfaan Gaffar, Host of Down To Irf + Co-host of RinkWide Vancouver, adds more context to the timeline for Auston Matthews' franchise altering decision to stay or leave Toronto. They also discuss what this run means for his legacy, how differently he’s viewed outside of Toronto. Additionally, the crew debates what’s next for the franchise, Manny Malhotra as a candidate to become the Head Coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Also, Montreal blew the doors off of Buffalo with a 6-3 win vs Buffalo, Giannis Antetokounmpo rumours swirl, will two NBA playoff series end tonight in Minneapolis and Cleveland. Lastly, WTF Friday is here with a banger grandma meme. #OffTheRoster #MitchMarner #VegasGoldenKnights #TorontoMapleLeafs #AustonMatthews #NHL #StanleyCupPlayoffs #Hockey #DanRiccio #LindsayDunn #CabbieRichards #LeafsNation #VGK #NHLPlayoffs SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ #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.

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