Leafs Morning Take

Tanev Placed on IR, Leafs Visit Utah ft. Steve Kouleas

Leafs Morning Take

Show Notes

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill sift through the news and notes from Thanksgiving weekend for the Maple Leafs, including Toronto’s 6-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche. However, the victory came at a cost, as Chris Tanev suffered an upper-body injury and was placed on IR. Meantime, the boys preview the third and final stop of the road trip as the Leafs visit Utah. Plus, SiriusXM NHL Network Radio host Steve Kouleas joins the show!

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