Lamenting the Leafs

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A podcast about Canada's Team with hosts Cam MacEachern (@CarlPeelash), Nick Richard (@_NickRichard) and Keith Whipple (@KeithWhipp)

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Episodes

North of 40

Auston Matthews has 40 goals and the Maple Leafs clinched the North Division following two big wins over the Habs. We discuss those achievements, and whether 34 could score 70 in a season. Plus: 6:30 - Giving Mitch Marner his flowers 13:30 - More rave reviews for Rasmus Sandin 16:00 - Obligatory Frederik Andersen discussion 23:00 - What would it take for Campbell to lose the net? 30:30 - Leafs' depth players humming along down the stretch 35:00 - Will Mikheyev or Galchenyuk be the odd man out? 4...

May 11, 2021•48 min

Tinfoil Hat Trick

The Maple Leafs bagged two big wins against the Jets and we're feeling good. We kick off the show by chatting about the wins, and the "Dirty Leafs". Plus: 4:00 - Nick Foligno makes an impact in his first games 9:30 - Is Galchenyuk losing his spot in the playoff lineup? 16:00 - Joe Thornton wants to rip Nik Ehlers limb from limb 19:45 - Rasmus Sandin Norris Watch 25:30 - Will Sandin take Dermott's spot on the blueline? 33:00 - Conspiracy Corner: Is Dermott's role being limited for value purposes?...

Apr 27, 2021•58 min

Just Deadline, B'y - Grading the Maple Leafs' Trades

Trade talk time! After we brush past a miserable effort against the Habs, we dive into the Nick Foligno acquisition. Was the cost too high? Where does he fit in the lineup? Plus: 23:00 - Leafs acquire David Rittich for a 3rd 27:00 - Is Riley Nash bound for the 4th line? 32:45 - Hutton, Suomela added for depth 36:00 - Overall thoughts on the deadline 48:00 - Our letter grades for Toronto's deadline moves 51:30 - Slowcoaster - "As the Crow Flies" Intro: West Ave - "Sundin"

Apr 13, 2021•55 min

Goalies, injuries, and trade talk with @jakebeleafs

Keith is out, @jakebeleafs is in! We start off chatting about Jack Campbell's record-setting run with the Leafs this season. Plus: 11:00 - How does Campbell's performance affect Andersen? 23:00 - Freddie's injury and the impact on his play 35:00 - Injury chat continues with more Matthews talk 41:30 - TJ Brodie gets his first as a Maple Leaf/Rielly & Brodie discussion 52:00 - Trade Deadline Talk 53:30 - Nick Foligno 57:00 - Taylor Hall 1:01:00 - Scott Laughton 1:05:00 - Which prospects to mov...

Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 27 min

Pride of Chucky

Recorded right after the Maple Leafs fell to the Oilers in overtime, we start off by discussing the game and the season series against Edmonton. Plus: 7:00 - No. 34 continues to adapt and improve through injury 11:00 - Leafs still carrying the play 5v5 despite results 14:30 - Goalie chat! Hutchinson's doomsday clock & Campbell's return 18:00 - PP frustrations 20:00 - Galchenyuk fitting in with 91 & 88 24:00 - Tavares battling through; will he move to the wing? 33:00 - Chatting about Nick...

Mar 30, 2021•48 min

Whose Net Is It Anyway? with Ian Tulloch

Ian Tulloch joins the pod! Cam starts by asking him to grade Frederik Andersen's performance this season, and we discuss Jack Campbell taking the net and the goaltending situation moving forward. Plus: 13:00 - Matthews performing despite injury 17:00 - Freddie's legacy in Toronto 22:00 - Wayne Simmonds and the virtues of truculence 31:00 - What will Zach Hyman's next contract look like? 43:00 - Jason Spezza turning back the clock 46:00 - Who will settle in alongside Tavares-Nylander? 49:00 - Our...

Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 14 min

Level of Concern

We're back! We kick things off with the question: are we worried about the Leafs? Plus: 6:00 - Fred continues to disappoint 21:30 - Matthews playing through injury 28:40 - Trade speculation; discussing some of the frequently-mentioned targets, and the costs to acquire 48:00 - Mikko Lehtonen dealt to Columbus 51:30 - Vesey claimed by Vancouver 56:00 - WWHC delayed a month; NWHL set for playoffs 57:00 - The Backstays - "Aquarius"

Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min

Trade Targets and Arctic Foxes

On this mailbag episode, and on the heels of his first goal of the season, we open with a patented Travis Dermott love-in. There's also some expansion draft/trade chat. Plus: 8:50 - Who is the ~*~Mystery Top-Six Forward~*~? 16:30 - More mailbag Qs! 21:00 - Qs from Ian: HNIC's 1st intermission; top D in the North Division 29:00 - How does Toronto's blueline stack up in the division? 34:00 - Looking ahead: Getting healthy and the impact on the lineup 39:50 - Some praise for the Soup Man 45:00 - NW...

Feb 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min

La-10-ting the Leafs

We start off our 10th episode by giving our 1-10 ratings on the Maple Leafs after 10 games (which Nick punts on entirely). Plus: 6:00 - Discussing Keefe's overtime deployment versus Edmonton 9:00 - Blueline breakdown 20:00 - Muzzin vs. Tkachuk: We are laughing! 22:00 - "Should we talk about the officiating?" 32:00 - Sandin's frustration/Lehtonen & Barabanov situation 46:00 - Robertson and Thornton return to the ice 49:00 - Looking ahead to the Canucks & Canadiens 52:50 - West Ave - "Spri...

Feb 04, 2021•57 min

Right Back Mer We Started From

After the Maple Leafs beat the Oilers on Friday, @MerOutLoud joined us to chat about all kinds of Toronto hockey, starting with the Leafs' performance this week. Plus: 8:00 - Discussing the Matthews injury 11:00 - Depth forwards stepping up for Toronto 17:10 - Thornton and Robertson out for a month 21:45 - Freddie turns it around 29:30 - Leafs' depth compared to North Division 37:00 - Discussing the starter split for the road trip and Jack Campbell's future 45:40 - Discussing the Mike Babcock st...

Jan 23, 2021•1 hr 11 min

Early Returns

Goalie talk starts us off again this week after Frederik Andersen's poor showing to start the season. Do we have an Official Controversy? Plus: 11:00 - Leafs on waivers from Sunday 15:20 - Nick Robertson injury 18:00 - How did the new guys look through three games? 31:40 - Looking ahead to the Jets and Oilers 36:00 - NWHL: Season begins Saturday 40:40 - The Backstays - "No Hot Cargo" Intro: West Ave - "Sundin"

Jan 18, 2021•48 min

Fred on a Leash

Recorded after Saturday's Blue vs. White game, we stay true to the name of our pod by starting off with a Freddy Andersen gripe session. Plus: 8:00 - Joe Thornton joins Matthews and Marner on the top line 15:30 - Who else looked good? 24:00 - Discussing Matthews on the penalty kill 32:00 - How will the 3rd line be used? 37:00 - World Junior recap: Canada and Leafs prospects 54:00 - Our hottest Maple Leafs takes for 2020-21 55:30 - Pretty Archie - "This Whole Town" Intro: West Ave - "Sundin"

Jan 12, 2021•1 hr

World... Juniors?

We open with some training camp chatter, with Joe Thornton and Nick Robertson both making news recently. Plus: 10:00 - Why the hell is the WJC still going on? 11:30 - Discussing Toronto's WJC participants 17:00 - Seriously, why?? 21:00 - Nick and Cam share notes on some of Canada's juniors 29:30 - Who will challenge the Leafs in the Canadian division? 37:00 - NWHL bubble set to begin in January 39:40 - Cam gets trolled by his Growlers jersey 44:00 - Marian - "Side Street" Intro: West Ave - "Sund...

Dec 18, 2020•51 min

Let Me Ask You This...

After Cam gets his digs in on Connor McDavid's basketball court, we start off with some Leafs prospect talk centered on Artur Akhtyamov and Mikhail Abramov. Plus: 9:00 - Answering your mailbag questions 36:20 - Growlers going ahead with Teddy Toss 38:20 - Kendall Coyne Schofield hired by Chicago 42:05 - The Town Heroes - "Babe Ruth" Intro music: West Ave - "Sundin" (This episode was recorded Nov. 24 but nothing is happening in the NHL so *shrug emoji*)

Dec 03, 2020•49 min

Reverse Retro Rhetoric

It's the offseason, so we lead off with a 20-minute discourse about jerseys. Plus: 20:00 - Discussing The Leafs Nation's prospect rankings 27:00 - Panthers hire Brett Peterson 34:20 - Proposed 60-game NHL season in 2021 39:15 - Newfoundland Growlers 20/21 campaign canceled as ECHL's North Division withdraws for season 42:20 - NWHL informal training camps underway 45:20 - Update on Anthony MacDonald's condition 53:30 - Song: Steve MacIntyre - "Too Small a Town"

Nov 19, 2020•59 min

Mailbag!

The crew answers your questions including: - What does Morgan Rielly’s next contract look like and will it be with the Leafs? - How will the Leafs handle Zach Hyman’s expiring contract? - What does the Leafs' goaltending situation look like a year from now? - Which Nova Scotia bar is each of the Leafs' Big Four? Donate to Anthony MacDonald's road to recovery: https://bit.ly/3nd2Nou Intro music: West Ave - Sundin Featured song: Andre Pettipas & The Giants - Sympathy Card

Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 4 min

Finished Product?

The guys discuss the Leafs’ latest signings, and what they mean for the team's roster flexibility going into a season clouded with uncertainty. Plus: -Breaking down Rodion Amirov's recent (limited) play -Our thoughts on the Coyotes' handling of the Mitchell Miller situation -Excitement for the PHWPA's sponsorship deal with Secret And more! Intro music: West Ave - Sundin Featured song: Loviet - The Thrill

Nov 04, 2020•58 min

Soup's On

The guys get things cooking with some breaking news on the debut episode of Lamenting the Leafs, and discuss what Kyle Dubas’ offseason additions could bring to the Maple Leafs lineup. Music: West Ave - "Sundin"

Oct 21, 2020•1 hr

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