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Off The Roster

The Nation Network
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Raptors
Toronto Blue Jays
NHL
Blue Jays
Raptors
Cleveland Cavaliers
New York Knicks
Olympics
Mitch Marner
World Cup
NBA
Auston Matthews
Carolina Hurricanes
Montreal Canadiens
William Nylander
Team Canada
Vegas Golden Knights
Maple Leafs
Darryl Sittler

Whether it's Leafs, Raptors or Jays, the Off The Roster podcast has you covered. Join Cabbie, Lindsay Dunn and Dan Riccio daily for their perspective on everything happening around the Toronto sports scene. From debates to discussions and insightful interviews, they have you covered each week touching on the biggest sports stories. This is the new sound of the 6ix!

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Canada is one win away from the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, and Off the Roster is breaking down everything you need to know ahead of Canada's massive Round of 16 showdown with Morocco. Dan Riccio and Cabbie Richards are joined live from Houston by ... more

John Chayka made it clear that he's not wasting any time reshaping the Toronto Maple Leafs. Dan Riccio and Cabbie Richards break down a hectic opening day of NHL free agency, headlined by the signing of Sergei Bobrovsky, the additions of Nick Paul an... more

The biggest day of the NHL offseason is here, but the Toronto Raptors have already stolen headlines. Dan Riccio and Cabbie Richards kick things off with The Athletic's Esfandiar Baraheni to break down the stunning blockbuster that brings Kawhi Leonar... more

The NBA and NHL offseason buzz is heating up on today's episode of Off the Roster as Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn break down the biggest stories across Toronto sports. First, TSN Raptors insider Josh Lewenberg joins the show to discuss the latest surr... more

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Recent Guests

Joey Loperfito
Former Jays player, back in Toronto for a visit
Toronto Blue Jays
Episode: Giannis Antetokounmpo Traded to Miami, NBA Draft Preview & Jays Hit the Halfway Point
Brent Wallace
Ottawa Senators reporter, co-host of Sends Podcast
Sends Podcast / TSN Ottawa
Episode: Brady Tkachuk Traded to Florida Panthers, Changing NHL Landscape, and US Players Leaving Canada ft. Brent Wallace
Nick Alberga
Sports analyst and hockey media personality
Episode: BREAKING: Leafs Hire Jim Hiller and Joseph Woll Traded ft. Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta
Evan Connor
Associate Director of Development
Movember Canada
Episode: Morgan Rielly Trade Rumors Heat Up, MLB All-Star Voting & France's World Cup Opener ft. David Alter
Mike Vaccaro
Award-winning sports writer, New York Times best-selling author, columnist for the New York Post
Episode: OTR Interviews: Mike Vaccaro on the Knicks Championship, Hope on Toronto, OG Anunoby, and more
Cory Lavalette
NHL/NHL coverage guest appearing on the show
NHL media
Episode: Hurricanes Take 3-2 Series Lead and Canada Kicks Off the World Cup ft. Cory Lavalette
Brooks Laich
Former NHL player and founder of World Playground
World Playground
Episode: OTR Interviews: Brooks Laich on World Playground, Life After Hockey, Ovechkin Stories, and more
Jesús Cano
Beats writer for The Athletic covering the Braves; former Baseball America and mlb.com contributor
The Athletic
Episode: OTR Interviews: Jesús Cano on the Braves Success, Alex Anthopolous' Impact, Matt Olson, and more
Pete Blackburn
Contributor on What Chaos; hockey analyst
What Chaos
Episode: Vegas Takes Game 1, Jays Fall to Braves, and Leafs Coaching Search ft. Pete Blackburn

Hosts

Dan Riccio
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Cabbie
Host of Off The Roster

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Good mix of discussions

    I like the mix of the different topics and the guests that have been on the show so far! Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JD_Aust
    Australia7 months ago
  • terrible

    Gave this a real chance and wow. Would be bad for college radio

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    PeterDawn88
    Canada7 months ago
  • Not ready

    I excused one mistake (Madison Square Gardens) but not two (Leaves). Good bye.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TLF65
    Canada7 months ago

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Diverse topics keep the show engaging with strong guest lineups.
Guest expertise typically adds valuable context to Toronto sports debates.
Energy is high and banter feels authentic and entertaining.
Listeners appreciate cross-sport discussions and fan-centric moments.
Some episodes show missteps but overall solid content quality and insights.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#55
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#49
Norway/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#78
Sweden/Sports/Baseball

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Spurs Drop Game 1, Jays Lose to Braves, and Cup Final Game 2 ft. Jesús Cano & Steven Ellis
Q: What animal do you view yourself as?
Steven explains a self-image in terms of mentality and the competitive drive of a draft prospect, describing himself as someone who would rather be strategic and relentless, using a playful but professional lens to answer.
Spurs Drop Game 1, Jays Lose to Braves, and Cup Final Game 2 ft. Jesús Cano & Steven Ellis
Q: If you could get away with murder, would you do it?
The discussion frames the question as a thought exercise, with Steven acknowledging the sensational nature of combine-style questions while offering a light, hypothetical stance rather than endorsing any real-world action.
Stanley Cup Final Starts and Canada's World Cup Tune Up ft. Rowan Barrett & Gordon Herbert
Q: Why was the three-year commitment important for Canada Basketball?
To ensure the team develops chemistry, cohesiveness, and a sustainable core over multiple cycles to compete for Olympic gold and perform well in major tournaments.
OTR Interviews: James Sharman on the Marcelo Flores Injury, Canada's Camp, Alphonso Davies, and more
Q: How critical is match fitness versus tactical familiarity in the lead-up to the World Cup?
They agree that fitness takes on heightened importance in the short term, especially with players returning from injuries; tactical familiarity will come with time, but staying healthy and sharp in friendlies is prioritized to avoid further setbacks before facing Bosnia, Switzerland, and Qatar.
OTR Interviews: James Sharman on the Marcelo Flores Injury, Canada's Camp, Alphonso Davies, and more
Q: What are the positives surrounding Team Canada despite the injury setbacks?
The hosts acknowledge there are still positives to build on, including the return of injured players to training, the emergence of young talent like Ishmael Kone, and the opportunity to use friendly matches to regain fitness and cohesion ahead of tough group-stage rivals.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Off The Roster

What is Off The Roster about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced Toronto-sports-focused show that blends spirited banter with deep dives into hockey, baseball, and basketball. Regular hosts bring fan culture to the table while peppering conversations with data-driven takeaways, live game context, and guest expertise from league analysts and reporters. Across episodes, the dynamic covers team performances, trades, coaching moves, draft prospects, and cross-sport comparisons, with a strong emphasis on the Toronto scene and popular national narratives. The format typically pairs informal banter with sharp analysis, making it appealing to listeners who want both entertaining chatter and informed perspectives on Leafs, Blue Jays, Raptors, and related topics. A notable strength is the collaborativ... more

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1. Joey Loperfito
2. Brent Wallace
3. Nick Alberga
4. Evan Connor
5. Mike Vaccaro
6. Cory Lavalette
7. Brooks Laich
8. Jesús Cano

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