The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews seems to be a shell of the player that he once was. James Mirtle and Joshua Kloke look into why the former NHL MVP seems to have lost a few steps since he dominated the league two years ago. The guys discuss the lack of dominance from the Leafs leaders, the goalie rotation, Nick Robertson, Matias Maccelli and with the Maple Leafs currently at a 39% chance of making the playoffs, the long term future of Brad Treliving and Craig Berube in Toronto has to be on the line.

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James is joined by former Maple Leaf defender Frankie Corrado to discuss the rash of injuries to the Leafs blueline including Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Dakota Mermis, Brandon Carlo and Chris Tanev, the impact that waiver claim Troy Stecher has had with the team and what Henry Thun can add in a pinch. They guys look at the rise of Dennis Hildeby, the powerplay finally scoring a goal and William Nylander moving down to the third line ahead of the Leafs next game, Saturday vs the Edmonton Oilers.

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With Dennis Hildeby recording his first career shutout in the Leafs win over Tampa Bay on Monday night, Jonas and James discuss the new found strength and depth for the Leafs goaltending, they talk about the teams defensive improvements, Auston Matthews and Troy Stecher's recent play, the continued struggles of the power-play, what Matias Maccelli and Nick Robertson have to do to get back in the lineup and Bobby McMann's date with NHL Player Safety after high sticking Oliver Bjorkstrand.

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The Leafs finished their road trip in convincing fashion with a 5-1 win over the Hurricanes in Raleigh on Thursday, despite losing starting goalie Joseph Woll to an undisclosed injury last night. James welcomes TSN's first class reporter Mark Masters to the show and the boys praise the beast mode of Matthew Knies, the emergence of the third line, the importance of Troy Stetcher and Scott Laughton and if the team has turned a corner after a tough start to the season.

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Coming off a regulation win in Pittsburgh on Saturday night, Jonas and James wonder if that performance might be a turning point for the team. They discuss the odds against the Maple Leafs to make the playoffs, what the workload should be for Joseph Woll, how Auston Matthews has looked since his return from injury, and the major test for the Leafs this week with games against Florida, Carolina and Montreal.

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James is joined by NHL insider Chris Johnston to discuss the Maple Leafs big overtime win in Columbus on Wednesday night, Joseph Woll's outstanding performance, Easton Cowan settling into the top 6, how Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies fared in their return from injury, the ongoing feud between William Nylander and Craig Berube.

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With the Maple Leafs 3-5-2 in the past 10 games, Jonas and James reunite to discuss the perfect storm of storylines which see Toronto's hockey team with the 5th worst record in the NHL on November 24th. The guys dissect the poor play, if Craig Berube has any solutions, the injuries, the goalie situation, how the morale is inside the dressing room, trade options and if there is any way out of this tailspin?

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Dom Luszczyszyn from the Athletic joins Mirtle to discuss the Maple Leafs at the quarter mark of the season, how surprised he is that the Leafs are in the tough spot that they are in, why the new guys haven't contributed, the issues with coach Craig Berube, if the goaltending is indeed as bad as it seems, who's having the worst season on the team and which are the worst current contracts value wise and what Dom would do to fix the roster.

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With the Maple Leafs losing streak at 5 games and counting, Jonas and James discuss the turmoil in Leaf land, including Craig Berube's future as head coach, his relationship with William Nylander, Nick Robertson's rise, Nic Roy's best game as a Leaf, the team picking up Troy Stetcher off of waivers, David Kamp's departure and the guys discuss trade options for the Leafs.

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James welcomes JD Bunkis from the JD Bunkis podcast and Leaf Talk on Sportsnet Radio the Fan 590 in Toronto to discuss the latest loss by the Maple Leafs, the injuries to Auston Matthews and Anthony Stolarz, the brutal defensive play, the relationship between the coach and his players, what if anything the General Manager can do to improve this team, and if this team has anything for their fans and the city to look forward to.

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The Maple Leafs lost both of their home games on the weekend to the Bruins and Hurricanes, and head coach Craig Berube is more than a little frustrated with his team's commitment to defence. Jonas and James discuss this latest turmoil with the Leafs, which also includes subpar goaltending, Cayden Primeau being waived, Joseph Woll getting into game shape in the AHL and the latest injury to Scott Laughton. It's not all bad though, the Power-play is showing signs of life and John Tavares and Nick Robertson are playing very well.

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After a convincing Leaf win over Utah, their 5th in 6 games, James and Joshua appreciate the play of John Tavares who scored his 501st career goal in the win, Auston Matthews looking like himself, the resurgent Nick Robertson, Matias Machelli bouncing back after a benching and Scott Laughton's successful season debut. Plus the guys answer your questions, including Chris Tanev's long term future as an NHL'er in another edition of the Leaf Report pod-bag.

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Auston Matthews had a huge third period which helped the Leafs beat the Penguins to get the win Monday night. Jonas and James discuss the brutal start and the better finish, the Leafs new look power-play and forward units at practice, the injury to Chris Tanev, the return of Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz and they provide an update on David Kampf who wants out of Toronto.

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11 games into the season, the 5-5-1 Maple Leafs haven't been very good. Jonas and James provide concerning and encouraging trends, including roster construction, their defensive play, the power-play, and the overall play of stars Auston Matthews, William Nylander, John Tavares, Anthony Stolarz and Matthew Knies.

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James Mirtle along with former Maple Leaf Frank Corrado discuss which Maple Leafs have been the most disappointing so far this season, they talk about the revolving door of line-mates for Auston Matthews, they breakdown the Berube system and why they are spending so much time in their own zone, and celebrate the return of good guy Joseph Woll, from his leave of absence from the team.

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With the Maple Leafs off to a middling 3-3-1 start to the season, Jonas and James dissect Craig Berube's shuffling of the lines at practice on Thursday, the slow start for Max Domi, Dakota Joshua and Auston Matthews, and why the Captain can't seem to elevate the play of his teammates. Plus the guys talk about the injury to Chris Tanev and how that changes the defensive pairings.

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James Mirtle and Joshua Kloke discuss the Maple Leafs overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night and goalie Anthony Stolarz criticism of his team's toughness and their attention to detail, especially in overtime. The guys ask if 12 minutes of ice time in the NHL is good for the development of Easton Cowan? They break down the disappointing start to the season for new Maple Leafs Matias Maccelli and Dakota Joshua, plus Joshua provides a Marlies update, ahead of the boys looking ahead to Sheldon Keefe's Devils on Tuesday night.

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With the Leafs 2-2 to start the year, Jonas and James provide their analysis on how the team looks the first four games of the season, including Easton Cowan's performance and if he is the answer on the top line with Matthew Knies and Auston Matthews? The guys discuss the Leafs hot and cold power-play, Craig Berube's frustration with William Nylander, how the goaltending has looked and how the new guys on the roster have fared so far.

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James Mirtle welcomes The Athletic's Montreal Canadiens beat writer Arpon Basu to the Leaf Report to discuss the Leafs season opening win over the Habs, and get the scouting report on new additions Cayden Primeau and Sammy Blais. Plus Mirtle answers your Leaf questions on Kampf, Cowan, trade rumours and if the Leafs' new found toughness and deletion of skill might be a determinant, longterm to the team?

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Jonas and James discuss the Leafs changing up the lines at training camp, the injury to Scott Laughton, if Easton Cowan is destined to begin the year in the AHL now and David Kampf being placed on waivers. The guys talk about waiver additions Sammy Blais and Cayden Primeau, Max Domi moving back to centre, what the future holds for James Reimer, who plays with Matthews and Knies on the first line right wing and what the Connor McDavid extension with the Oilers means for the Maple Leafs.

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James Mirtle welcomes former Maple Leaf Frankie Corrado to discuss pre-season Maple Leafs takeaways, Easton Cowan's shot at making the team, who else stays, and who goes? We get Frankie's thoughts on the Leafs revamped third line with Dakota Joshua, Nicolas Roy and Matias Macelli and if the blueline led by Morgan Rielly will add more offence this season. Plus, Mirtle gets Frankie's prediction on the Leafs season point totals and the Atlantic Division.

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With training camp entering the 2nd week, the guys breakdown the below market deal for goalie Anthony Stolarz, who signed a four year extension to stay in Toronto, they discuss what role James Reimer could play with the team this season, if Easton Cowan will make the Leafs, and what the team is going to door with David Kampf and Calle Järnkrok, with 30 players remaining in camp and 2 games to play before the start of the regular season.

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Jonas and James discuss Joseph Woll's absence at training camp, and if the Maple Leafs should be in the market for an experienced backup to begin the season. The guys take a look at the forward and defence battles at camp, involving Easton Cowan, Matias Maccelli and Nick Robertson, and if this team has enough scoring?

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James Mirtle welcomes The Athletic and TSN Hockey Insider to discuss the Maple Leafs first preseason game, Nick Robertson, Calle Järnkrok, David Kampf and Henry Thrun. Mirtle asks CJ if the Leafs were ever close to landing another top 6 forward in the off-season, and if you can replace a 102 point player with three depth players? Plus, James answers your burning questions in the first pod-bag of the season.

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On the first new Leaf Report of the 2025/2026 season, Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle discuss the additions made by the team in the summer, where the new guys fit in, what the plan is for players like Nick Robertson, David Kampf and Calle Järnkrok, and life after Marner. Plus, should the Leafs sign goalie Anthony Stolarz to an extension? Is Easton Cowen ready to make the jump to the NHL?What are the chances that the Leafs will sign Connor McDavid, next July 1st?

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On the final Leaf Report of the season, Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs moves leading up to free agency and on July 1st, including re-signing Steven Lorentz, trading for winger Matias Maccelli, centre Nicolas Roy and signing depth forwards Michael Pezzetta and Vinni Lettieri. Plus, the guys discuss Mitch Marner's complicated legacy with the Maple Leafs, and why it went so wrong for the local kid.

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With one day until NHL Free Agency, Jonas and James welcome NHL Insider Chris Johnston to discuss the latest on Mitch Marner, the tampering allegations with the Vegas Golden Knights, Matthew Knies and John Tavares contract extensions, and who besides Brad Marchand is on the Maple Leafs shopping list on Canada Day 2025. 

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Jonas and James welcome Sean McIndoe to discuss the Maple Leafs off-season game plan with the draft and free agency on the horizon, The guys talk about the Mitch Marner era, why it's taking so long to re-sign John Tavares, if Brad Marchand is the right fit for the team and how close the Maple Leafs actually were to being a championship team. Plus, Jonas and James discuss the benefit of star players signing short term contracts over the traditional long term contracts of the past.

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With the Maple Leafs off-season in full swing, Jonas and James welcome The Athletic's Dominik Luszczyszyn to discuss free agent options available to Brad Treliving's Maple Leafs with free agency less than two weeks away. Plus the guys give their thoughts on Mitch Marner's ugly breakup with the team, the fans and the city of Toronto.

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Fresh off his road trip to Buffalo and the NHL Combine, James shares with Jonas his views on where Mitch Marner could end up in Free Agency, the possible return to Toronto for John Tavares and Max Pacioretty, intriguing centre ice targets, Derek Lalonde stepping in as a new assistant coach and Easton Cowan's MVP performance for the London Knights at the Memorial Cup.

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Jonas and James welcome TSN's Mark Masters to discuss the fallout from Brad Treliving's end of season press conference, including the Leaf GM wanting to seriously change the DNA of the team, the future of Mitch Marner and John Tavares in Toronto, how quickly he wants to sign RFA Matthew Knies and if the Leafs will move on from Max Domi, David Kampf and Calle Järnkrok.

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Keith Pelley addresses the assembled Toronto media on Friday afternoon, the day after the MLSE CEO and President relieved Brendan Shanahan from his position as President of the Maple Leafs after an 11 year run. Jonas and James discuss the takeaways from the presser, and look back on the Shanahan era in Toronto, and look ahead to the work that continues to somehow get this Maple Leafs team to one day, win a Stanley Cup.

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Jonas and James dissect another game seven disaster for the Maple Leafs, how a team can have 'too many passengers, and not being on the same page', the failure of the Shanahan plan, and the end of an era for this roster.

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Jonas and James try to make sense of what happened to the Maple Leafs in game 5 vs the Panthers and what, if anything can be salvaged by the team ahead of elimination game number 1, game 6 between Toronto and Florida on Friday night.

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Jonas and James recap the frustrating game 4 shutout loss for the Maple Leafs vs Florida, the undisciplined play of the Leafs, the lack of secondary scoring, the struggling Leafs power-play, Max Domi's hit on Sasha Barkov, and the monumental playoff struggle to score from Captain Auston Matthews. Can the Maple Leafs fix these issues before game 5, and will Craig Berube consider bringing Nick Robertson and or David Kampf back into the lineup?

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Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs game 2 win over Florida, Max Pacioretty turning back the clock, William Nylander setting the tone again, the Leafs shot blocking crew led by Tanev, Benoit and Rielly, and Joseph Woll's performance in place of Anthony Stolarz. The guys provide an update on Stolarz, and look ahead to game 3 in Florida where we expect the Panthers will play their best game of the season, as the Leafs aim for a split, beginning on Friday night from Sunrise. 

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The Maple Leafs hold on for a 5-4 win over Florida in game one of the second round. Joseph Woll relieves Anthony Stolarz, after the leafs starter took an elbow to the head by Sam Bennett. Jonas and James discuss the game, the fact that no penalty was called on the play and that Bennett won't be disciplined by the league, and if we will see Stolarz again in this series. The guys talk about William Nylander's dominant performance, Max Pacioretty's positive impact in only 13 minutes of play and Morgan Rielly's record setting goal from the blue-line for the...

Jonas and James welcome Chris Johnston from The Athletic and TSN to discuss the Maple Leafs first round series win over the Ottawa Senators, the impact of head coach Craig Berube on this years roster, the improvement of the core four, the addition of new players including Anthony Stolarz, Max Pacioretty, Brandon Carlo, Steve Lorentz and Scott Laughton and how the Maple Leafs matchup against their second round opponent, the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers.

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Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs disappointing effort in game 5, a 4-0 loss to the Sens which extends the series to a 6th game, back in Ottawa on Thursday night. They discuss the sputtering offence, the power-play which is 0-30 in elimination games, if the Leafs should start Joseph Woll in game 6 and if we will see any other lineup changes from Craig Berube on Thursday night.

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Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs 3-2 overtime win over the Senators. They praise the Leafs 6th defenceman Simon Benoit for scoring the OT winner, the Leafs balanced scoring, lethal power-play and the steady play of Anthony Stolarz. They critique the play of Max Pacioretty who played his first game since February, discussed William Nylander's struggles in game 3, and if the Senators have a chance to extend this series with a win in game four on Saturday night.

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Jonas and James look back on game one and two in the Leafs playoff series with the Ottawa Senators which sees Toronto up 2 games to none in the series. The guys discuss what led to the huge overtime goal for Max Domi in game 2 and what Craig Berube can do to enhance his struggling third line. They discuss how Brandon Carlo has made Morgan Rielly better, how Anthony Stolarz is handling the traffic in front of him, and the non factor that Sens captain Brady Tkachuk has been so far , before we look ahead to game three, in Ottawa...

Jonas and James discuss the matchup between the Maple Leafs and the Senators as the Battle of Ontario, including the battle in net between Anthony Stolarz vs Linus Ullmark. Can the core four finally have an impact in the playoffs? Will Matthew Knies take his previously solid playoff play a step further? Plus the guys provide an update on the walking wounded, Max Pacioretty, Jake McCabe, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and David Kampf, and if the Maple Leafs can contain Brady Tkachuk and the upstart Senators. 

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Jonas and James look back on the Leafs OT win over the Lightning, to extend their lead in the Atlantic Division with 4 games remaining, and the impact that Matthew Knies had in the game and for his season overall. The guys discuss Anthony Stolarz, the projected game one starter, who should play on the 2nd line with Tavares and Nylander, what they do with Nick Robertson in the playoffs, and they pay tribute to former NHL goalie and analyst Greg Millen, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this week.

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Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs impressive win over division rival Florida on Wednesday night which extended their lead in the Atlantic Division and also clinched their 9th straight playoff berth. The guys praise the play of Mitch Marner, on the cusp of his first 100 point season, Jake McCabe's impact on the blueline and Anthony Solarz, all but solidifying the starting assignment in goal, once the playoffs begin.

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Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs California road trip, with back to back regulation wins over Anaheim and Los Angeles and the shootout loss to San Jose, which puts the Leafs 3 points up on Florida and Tampa in the race for the Atlantic Division crown, ahead of previewing the massive home game vs the Panthers on Wednesday night in Toronto.

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Jonas and James praise the work of William Nylander this season, and how Bobby McMann has fit in on the 2nd line with Willie and John Tavares. The guys discuss the race for the Atlantic Division crown, the goalie rotation, bottom of the lineup competition and how Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo have fit in with the Leafs so far.

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Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs much needed win over the Flames on Monday, and the dominant performance from Captain Auston Matthews. The guys debate the Leafs power-play, and if it can deliver in the playoffs, if Brandon Carlo and Scott Laughton can provide the defence that the team needs in the post season, and if they have enough scoring, if the penalty kill will improve and the goaltending tandem. Plus they give their thoughts on the Leafs ticket increase for the playoffs and the NHL owner rankings.

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Jonas and James dig into the Mitch Marner contract, the attempt to deal him to Carolina at the deadline for Mikko Rantanen, if Marner is worth his demands, why the two parties haven't been able to reach a deal yet and if Leafs management has soured on the star winger? Plus the guys answer your questions in a post deadline pod-bag and look ahead to the Leafs next game, and a possible playoff preview between the Florida Panthers and the Maple Leafs.

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Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle breakdown the deadline day trades made by Brad Treliving, acquiring much needed 3rd line center Scott Laughton from the Philadelphia Flyers for a first round pick and prospect Nikita Grebenkin, and the Leafs getting top 4, right shot defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Bruins, for Fraser Minten and a conditional first round pick.

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Jonas and James are back together, and with the NHL trade deadline on Friday, the guys discuss centre ice and defence targets on the Leafs shopping list, the importance of winning the Atlantic division, and the lackluster performance against the Sharks on Monday night. Plus the guys critique the return of Calle Järnkrok, and what in the world is wrong with Auston Matthews?

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Jonas Siegel, along with guest co-hosts Joshua Kloke from the Athletic and Mark Masters from TSN, talk about the Maple Leafs red hot start to the stretch run after the 4 Nations Face-Off. They get into the impact of the suspected long-term injury to Chris Tanev, the injury to William Nylander, Nick Robertson and Pontus Holmberg filling the net, an exhausted looking Auston Matthews, a rejuvenated Mitch Marner, and they give an injury update to the all but forgotten Calle Järnkrok.

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Jonas and James discuss positives and negatives of the Maple Leafs season, as the NHL reaches the four nations face-off break. The guys dig into the Leafs excellent goaltending, the breakout season from Matthew Knies and Bobby McMann and solid efforts from stars John Tavares, Mitch Marner and William Nylander. The guys try to find solutions for some of the nagging issues with the team, including their defensive play, a lack of a bonafide 3rd line centre, secondary scoring and a defender to once and for all, pair with Morgan Rielly. 

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Jonas and James welcome TSN hockey analyst and The Athletic Hockey Show co-host Frank Corrrado to discuss the season-long struggles for Morgan Rielly and how he can save his season with a clean reset after the Four Nations Face-Off. The guys discuss the Leafs powerplay, the stellar performances from Joseph Woll, the Leafs missing out on acquiring Mikael Granlund and how the announcement of a salary cap increase will benefit Mitch Marner and the team. Plus the guys give an update on the Leafs version of Where's Waldo? What is the update on forgotten defender Jani Hakanpää.

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Jonas and James discuss the lack of firepower for the injury ravished Maple Leafs, Max Domi being moved back to the wing and how this depth-less team needs a healthy lineup to compete. The guys take a closer look at what centres would be suitable fits for the Leafs, with the trade deadline 5 and a half weeks out and how the Mikko Rantanen trade puts the spotlight back on the Mitch Marner contract extension talks. 

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Jonas and James present the five most interesting things about the Maple Leafs right now, including Auston Matthews returning to full health with maximum production, what Brad Trelilving is thinking ahead of trade deadline, Craig Berube's presence behind the bench, the powerless power-play and what the defensive pairings will look like for the rest of the season.

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Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs unimpressive games against the Canucks and Hurricanes, their lack of shots on net and an uninspired power-play which is in need of a revamp. The guys discuss the Matthews line, which has struggled of late, Max Domi's disappointing season, and we get an injury update on Anthony Stolarz and Jake McCabe. 

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On the first new Leaf Report of the new year, Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs first half of the season, which included superb goaltending, improved defence and monster first halves for Mitch Marner, John Tavares, William Nylander and Matthew Knies. Chris Johnston from TSN and The Athletic joins the boys to get his impressions on the Maple Leafs first half of the season, Auston Matthews struggles to stay healthy, and the boys touch on CJ's trade board and positions and players linked to the Leafs with the trade deadline two months out.

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On the final episode of the Leaf Report for 2024, Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle answer your questions on the Maple Leafs as the year wraps up. The guys answer your questions on Mitch Marner, the Maple Leafs defence and goaltending, what players are on Brad Treliving's shopping list ahead of the trade deadline, and so much more.

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27 games into the new season, Jonas and James take a closer look at the impact of new head coach Craig Berube on the Toronto Maple Leafs, from the defensive and offensive side of the game. The guys discuss the defensive improvements led by free agent signing Chris Tanev and the dip in offence production for the team including a down year from Auston Matthews and a lack of production from the bottom six. 

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Jonas and James discuss the surprisingly solid goaltending duo of Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll, the return to form from Auston Matthews and John Tavares, Fraser Minten's development with the big club, the injuries on defence and Mitch Marner being named to Team Canada for the 4-Nations Face-off in February. 

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The Atlantic Division leading Maple Leafs have gone 7-1 without the injured Auston Matthews. Jonas and James discuss that and the solid play of Mitch Marner in the captain's absence, how the Nylander boys faired in their first game together, the addition of Frazer Minton to the Leafs lineup and they look ahead to the Leafs Florida road trip vs the Panthers and the Lightning this week.

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Frankie Corrado joins Jonas and James to discuss Mitch Marner's sollid play in the absence of the injured Auston Matthews, the lack of centre ice depth not only on the Leafs but throughout the NHL. The guys talk about the 5 game suspension to Ryan Reaves, and how that will shape the 4th line, taking a chance on Marlies call ups to fill the void for struggling Leafs like Nick Robertson, Pontus Holmberg and Connor Dewar and ask where in the world is Calle Järnkrok?

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Jonas and James look back on the Leafs ugly loss to Ottawa and their overtime win over the Capitals on Tuesday and Wednesday night. The boys look into the teams issues scoring 5 on 5, the injury concerns to Auston Matthews, if William Nylander can win the Rocket Richard, they discuss the Maple Leafs lack of centre depth and evaluate defender Jani Hakanpää's debut vs the Caps. 

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Jonas and James discuss the injury to captain Auston Matthews, and who, if anyone can step up in his place. The guys praise the rejuvenated power-play, the solid goaltending of Anthony Stolarz, and take a closer look at William Nylander's ice time and the lack of goal scoring from the bottom six, and offensive minded players like Max Domi and Nick Robertson. 

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Jonas and James discuss the breaking news, the Maple Leafs trading Timothy Liljegren to the San Jose Sharks for a 2025 third-round pick, 2026 sixth-round pick and defenseman Matt Benning. The guys look back on Liljegren's time in Toronto, and look ahead to the return of injured defenceman Jani Hakanpää.

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Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs win in Winnipeg on Monday night, the new look power-play and Jake McCabe's five year contract extension, before filling out report cards for the Leafs forwards, defenders, goaltending and coaching, ten games into the season. 

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Former Maple Leaf Nazem Kadri, Stanley Cup champion and current member of the Calgary Flames joins Jonas and James on this special edition of the Leaf Report to discuss his new book, Dreamer: My Life on the Edge, covering his humble beginnings, to becoming a Maple Leafs first round pick, finding his way as a top 6 forward in the NHL, his controversial suspensions, the trade to the Avalanche and ultimately becoming a historic champion, as the first Muslim Stanley Cup winner in the history of the NHL.

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Jonas and James dissect the last three Maple Leaf games, a brutal effort in Columbus, the big win over Tampa and the loss to the Rangers on Saturday night. They critique the play of Anthony Stolarz, praise Chris Tanev's insane shot blocking prowess, and wonder, what if anything Craig Berube might change, leading up to the game Thursday vs St. Louis? Plus the guys get into the pros and cons of the rumoured extension for defender Jake McCabe.  The boys welcome Craig Custance, author of The Franchise: The Business of Building Teams and discuss the philosophy of the Maple Le...

Jonas and James welcome TSN and The Athletic Hockey show analyst Frankie Corrado to talk about one encouraging, one surprising and one concerning issue with this year's edition of the Maple Leafs, three games into the start of the season. Plus the guys discuss Timothy Liljegren's future with the Leafs, possible landing spots and the Leafs ongoing lack of centre depth. 

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Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs first two games of the season, including the surprising goaltending duo of Anthony Stolarz and Dennis Hildeby, if Joseph Woll is indeed injury prone, the lacklustre power-play, the bottom six depth, the new look penalty kill and only one point so far from Matthews, Nylander, Marner and Tavares through two games. Plus the guys look ahead to the Maple Leafs home opener vs the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. 

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With the Maple Leafs opening roster set, Jonas and James discuss five roster revelations, including Timothy Liljegren slotting 8th on the depth chart behind Conor Timmins and Philippe Myers, if Nick Robertson's breakout at camp can translate to the regular season, the Leafs giving up on William Nylander at centre before the experiment could really begin and Max Pacioretty and Steven Lorentz officially signing one year deals with the Leafs. 

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Jonas and James tackle five reasons for pessimism with the Maple Leafs upcoming 24/25 season, including the age of the team, especially on the blue line, the inexperience of the goaltending duo of Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz, the lack of an impact forward on the penalty kill, injury concerns, and the recent history of the Leafs lack of success in the postseason. 

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Jonas and James breakdown five reasons to be optimistic for the upcoming Maple Leafs season, including Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander entering their prime playing years, an improved defensive core, the penalty kill potential, Craig Berube's impact behind the bench and Matthew Knies set for a breakout season.

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Jonas Siegel and The Athletic and TSN hockey insider Chris Johnson deep dive, the next contract for polarizing Maple Leaf star player Mitch Marner. The guys compare and contrast previous extensions signed by fellow core four players Auston Matthews and William Nylander and they look at the pros and cons of signing him in season, or waiting til the end of the 2024/2025 NHL season, ahead of Marner's free agency on July 1st.

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Jonas Siegel and Joshua Kloke discuss 5 storylines from the first few days of training camp, including William Nylander playing centre, the defensive pairing of Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Jake McCabe, Nick Robertson paired with John Tavares and Bobby McMann, Easton Cowan's chances of breaking camp with the big club and what Max Pacioretty's role will be, if he makes the team. 

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The Leaf Report returns for an all new season with host Jonas Siegel and guest co-host, former Maple Leaf and current TSN hockey analyst Frankie Corrado, filling in for James Mirtle. Jonas and Frankie answer a six pack of questions on the Leafs, including what Craig Berube's impact will be on the group this year? What should be expected from Mitch Marner with the microscope zeroed in on him in his free agent season? Who are the offseason additions they like the most and least? Which player is Frankie and Jonas looking forward to watching the most at training ca...

On the final Leaf Report of the season, Jonas and James discuss the departure of Wes Clark, the director of scouting for the Maple Leafs. The guys look back on the year that was for the Leafs, what went right, what went wrong and look ahead to how the team fares with the new additions Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Anthony Stolarz, the return of Max Domi and why the signing of Jani Hakanpää isn't official yet. Plus, can youngsters Matthew Knies, Easton Cowan, Fraser Minton, Nick Robertson and Pontus Holmburg take the next step to strengthen the Leafs secondary scor...

Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs free agency activity, signing Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jani Hakanpaa and extended Timothy Liljegren to bolster the blue line, Anthony Stolarz joining the extended Joseph Woll and the re-signed Matt Murray in goal and Max Domi returning to the forward group. The guys discuss the lack of improvement on the Leafs forward units, Nick Robertson's trade request and they take questions from Leafs nation in another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-bag.

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Jonas and James take a look at some of the intriguing names in free agency on the blue line that the Maple Leafs will be targeting on July 1st, including Brady Skjei, Brandon Montour, Matt Roy, Chris Tanev and Nikita Zadorov. Plus the guys address the Joseph Woll extension talks, what goalies could be brought in to support the youngster, and they provide an update on Mitch Marner's status as a Maple Leaf.

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Jonas and James answer your questions in an all mailbag edition of the Leaf Report, including who will round out Craig Berube's coaching staff, Mitch Marner moving to center, if the Leafs should move on from Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf, what players the Maple Leafs should target during free agency and so much more.

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Brian Hayes, the host of Overdrive on TSN Radio Toronto joins Jonas and James to discuss the Maple Leafs off-season including Mitch Marner's future in Toronto, the guys look at the Maple Leafs wants and needs, including punching up the goaltending, defence, second line centre and team depth.

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Dom Luszczyszyn joins Jonas and James to discuss the Maple Leafs off-season, who Brad Treliving will target in free agency, if and why Mitch Marner could be dealt this summer and what Leaf free agents should come back as the Maple Leafs look to re-tool their roster under new head coach Craig Berube. Plus Jonas and James stick tap Sheldon Keefe who signed a 4 year deal to coach the New Jersey Devils earlier this week. 

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Jonas and James welcome Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic's St. Louis Blues reporter to give the Leaf Report the 411 on new Leafs coach Craig Berube, his coaching style and philosophy, how he will work with the star players and media and what else to expect as the Leafs look to reshape their team. Plus the boys answer your questions in a summer pod-bag.

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Jonas and James welcome The Athletic's Sean McIndoe to discuss the Maple Leafs decision to bring Brendan Shanahan back for another season as Toronto's team president, and the mistakes that the hall of famer has made during his time running the Leafs and the mountain of work on Brad Treliving's desk to improve the team this summer. They talk about what pieces the Maple Leafs could acquire for a player like Mitch Marner, and if John Tavares would consider waiving his no movement clause and Craig Berube and Todd McLellan interviewing for the head coach position.

On this Friday edition of the Leaf Report, Jonas and James discuss the end of season management press conference with Keith Pelley, Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving. 

The guys talk about a change in messaging, that members of the 'core four' aren't guaranteed to come back, that they will consider anything and everything with the intention to make the Leafs better and ultimately, win when it matters most. They also talk about who the coaching candidates are to replace Sheldon Keefe and what we should expect moving forward in the most important off-season in Toronto in a l...

Jonas and James look back on another heartbreaking loss in game seven against the Boston Bruins. The guys try to read between the lines of another locker clean-out day media availability, and give their opinion on the future of Brendan Shanahan, Sheldon Keefe, John Tavares and Mitch Marner with the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the management press conference with GM Brad Treliving, Shanahan and new MLSE President Keith Pelley on Friday morning.

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Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs massive home ice win in game six to force a 7th and deciding game in this series on Saturday night. The guys praise the play of Joseph Woll, Matthew Knies, Jake McCabe and William Nylander, and how the team has bought into an overall solid defensive plan which has so far, shutdown Bruins star forward David Pasternak.

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Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs solid effort in an elimination game five, with Max Domi stepping up in place of the injured Auston Matthews, Matthew Nies and Jake McCabe having their best game of the series, John Tavares working hard to get better and goalie Joseph Woll stepping up large in the net for Toronto. The guys look ahead to game 6 in Toronto on Thursday night as the Leafs look to snap their 6 game home losing streak in the playoffs. 

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On a special Sunday edition of the Leaf Report, Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle breakdown the Maple Leafs uninspiring loss to the Boston Bruins in game four, the blowup on the bench involving Mitch Marner, William Nylander and Auston Matthews, the illness that Matthews is battling and if Tuesday night might be the final game for Marner in a Maple Leafs uniform.

The guys try to find a solution to the Leafs struggling power-play and penalty kill, wonder if Joseph Woll will get the start in goal in game five and compare the job Bruins head coach...

Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs game two win over Boston, and the dominant performance from star centre Auston Matthews and the overall effort of the first line. The guys praise the surprising contributions of the 4th line, the need to stay out of the box, and to be more disciplined, Sheldon Keefe sticking with the same lineup after a terrible effort in game one, Ilya Samsonov's better performance in game 2, specialty team concerns, how to get Mitch Marner on track, and they provide an update on William Nylander.

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Jonas and James look back on the regular season of the Maple Leafs, led by the historic season by Auston Matthews and his 69 goals.

The boys turn the page on the regular season and look ahead to the first round series with arch nemesis, the Boston Bruins and discuss some of the biggest question marks coming into the series including the goaltending, what six defenders will draw in, who will win the specialty teams battle and if the core four can finally overcome their Bruin demons?

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Jonas and James marvel at the scoring prowess of Auston Matthews and if the Maple Leafs should rest him in the final game if he hasn't reached the 70 goal mark?

The guys take a look at the defensive pairings, wondering if Ilya Lyubushkin and Timothy Liljegren will draw into the Leafs top 6 when the playoffs start, the resurgent TJ Brodie a tired William Nylander who has slowed down of late and who of Nick Robertson, Ryan Reaves, Connor Dewar and Pontus Holmberg will be the odd man out with a healthy Leaf lineup ready to begin the...

Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs games this week vs the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, Auston Matthews quest to reach the 70 goal plateau and if the 70 goal benchmark is more impressive than 100 assists in a season. The guys tackle five questions ahead of game one of the playoffs, including should TJ Brodie play, has Ryan Reaves done enough to draw in, will Max Domi be the third line centre, who will skate with Matthews and what has Sheldon Keefe more concerned, the penalty kill or the powerplay?

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Jonas and James discuss Sheldon Keefe's tough love for the Maple Leafs after a disappointing effort vs the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night, including calling out his veterans, most notably Captain John Tavares. The guys talk about the rash of injuries to the team including Mitch Marner, Ilya Samsonov, Calle Järnkrok, Joel Edmundson, Mark Giordano and Morgan Rielly. The guys talk about who should get the next two starts in goal for the Leafs vs Washington and Buffalo, and where they would slot T.J. Brodie moving forward.

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Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs inability to hold leads, the penalty kill and injuries to Mitch Marner and Calle Järnkrok. They critique how the newly acquired Joel Edmundson, Connor Dewar and Ilya Lyubushkin have fared since joining the Maple Leafs. Plus they take a look at Auston Matthews scoring slump, the juggling of the forward lines and they stick tap Bobby McMann who signed a two year contract extension. 

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Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs trade deadline, with Brad Treliving acquiring Joel Edmundson on Thursday and Ilya Lyubushkin the week before to bolster the blue line, and Connor Dewar as a depth forward who should help on the penalty kill, and prospect Cade Webber, as the Leafs roster is now set for the playoffs.

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The Athletic and TSN hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Jonas and James, four days ahead of the NHL's trade deadline to discuss how active he thinks Brad Treliving and the Maple Leafs will be this week, leading up to the Friday at 3pm ET deadline. CJ shares his thoughts on who the Leafs might move, who they might be looking at to acquire and the lack of assets the team has to deal, including draft picks already dealt in previous deadlines.

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On a bonus edition of the Leaf Report, Jonas and James grade the trade, as the Maple Leafs reacquire defenceman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks, how 'Boosh' will fit in on the Maple Leafs blue-line and if General Manager Brad Treliving has another trade up his sleeve ahead of the deadline on March 8th. Plus the guys discuss the imminent return of Calle Jarnkrok and the team carrying three goalies on the roster, for now.

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Jonas welcomes Mark Masters from TSN and Joshua Kloke from the Athletic on this roundtable edition of The Leaf Report. The guys dive deep into the Maple Leafs goaltending, with the team carrying three goaltenders on the roster, to the Maple Leafs left handed shot defence core and the improvement on forward depth over the past month, providing support for Mitch Marner, William Nylander and Auston Matthews. 

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Jonas asks James if he thinks Auston Matthews will score 70 plus goals this season, if Tyler Bertuzzi's nightmare season will be saved with a solid playoff performance and if General Manager Brad Treliving will surrender a first round pick leading up to the deadline to help strengthen the Maple Leafs roster, heading into the playoffs. 

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