Ovechkin's Last Dance + Leafs Host Predators ft. Bruce Boudreau

Alex Ovechkin has announced that this will be his final season in the NHL, and Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn and Brent Albrecht break down one of the biggest stories in hockey on today’s episode of Off the Roster. Former NHL head coach Bruce Boudreau joins the show to reflect on his time coaching Ovechkin with the Washington Capitals, what made him such a special player and personality, what he meant inside the locker room, and the legacy he leaves behind as one of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history. Boudreau also gives his perspective on the Toronto Maple Leafs’ start to the 2026-27 NHL season, including Gavin McKenna’s early role in the lineup, John Tavares and the struggling second line, Darren Raddysh, Toronto’s defence, the power play and what the Leafs need to improve if they want to start putting together wins. Before that, Dan, Lindsay and Brent tee up the Maple Leafs’ fourth game of the season as Toronto prepares to host the Nashville Predators before heading out on the road. They discuss whether the early concern around the Leafs is justified, if the second line needs an upgrade, where Gavin McKenna fits best in the lineup, whether John Tavares can continue handling his current role, and how Toronto’s defence has performed through the opening stretch of the season.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/ 👍 Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.