{"podcast":{"title":"Leafs Morning Take","slug":"leafs-morning-take-5743083","podcast_index_feed_id":5743083,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/633dd1a7c875840012363e24","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/leafs-morning-take","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/633dd1a7c875840012363e24/1696219695426-f0e28cb3214c30dc6dcb411d8e7eca3b.jpeg","author":"The Nation Network","episode_count":1135,"summary":"If you’re a fan of spicy hot takes & bitter honesty, you’ve come to the right place. Nick Alberga and former Toronto Maple Leaf Jay Rosehill have your daily dose of opinions, analysis, and guests that will leave you wanting more. This podcast is your one-stop shop for all things Toronto Maple Leafs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T04:19:34.636550+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leafs-morning-take-5743083"},"episode":{"title":"Willie Desjardins on the Leafs Job & Coaching Gavin McKenna","slug":"willie-desjardins-on-the-leafs-job-coaching-gavin-mckenna","published_at":"2026-05-15T16:35:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leafs-morning-take-5743083/willie-desjardins-on-the-leafs-job-coaching-gavin-mckenna","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leafs-morning-take-5743083","url":"https://shows.acast.com/leafs-morning-take/episodes/willie-desjardins-on-the-leafs-job-coaching-gavin-mckenna","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/633dd1a7c875840012363e24/e/6a074b343fd6979bfc80eb9a/media.mp3","summary":"Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta are joined by Willie Desjardins to discuss the NHL coaching carousel and why the Toronto Maple Leafs job remains one of the league’s most coveted positions. Desjardins also dives deep on coaching projected superstar Gavin McKenna in Medicine Hat, explaining why McKenna’s elite vision separates him from the pack and how he believes the young phenom would handle the pressure and spotlight that comes with playing in a market like Toronto. Plus, Desjardins shares insight on coaching in Canada and the intense scrutiny that follows every move behind an NHL bench. 🚨 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+. 👍🏼Sunwing: https://www.sunwing.ca/en/ Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta are joined by Willie Desjardins to discuss the NHL coaching carousel and why the Toronto Maple Leafs job remains one of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":833,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/leafs-morning-take-5743083/episodes/willie-desjardins-on-the-leafs-job-coaching-gavin-mckenna/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/leafs-morning-take-5743083/willie-desjardins-on-the-leafs-job-coaching-gavin-mckenna.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}