Erik Källgren has, at least for now, stabilized the Maple Leafs' goaltending, and we kick off the latest episode by reviewing the performance to-date of our latest saviour between the pipes. Naturally, that leads to a discussion on the future of Petr Mrázek in Toronto. Plus: 13:00 - Venting about the blown call in OT and officiating in general 19:30 - Debating the two-game suspension for Auston Matthews 29:00 - TRADE TARGETS! Chychrun, Lindholm, Giordano, Rakell, Hagel, and more 41:00 - The Guys...
Mar 17, 2022•57 min
To start the show, we reflect on Wayne Simmonds' time with the Leafs in the wake of his 1,000th game before inevitably fawning over Auston Matthews for an extended period of time. Plus: 13:00 - Nick Roberton's play and what it means for Kerfoot 23:00 - Goaltending remains very un-sharp 25:00 - UPDATE! Campbell injured and lines shuffled 31:00 - The recent struggles of Nylander 36:45 - Defensive lapses compounding goalie struggles 44:30 - Extension talk: Clifford, Dahlström, Bunting, Campbell, Sa...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 3 min
We start off with well-wishes for Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov, who announced last week he's been diagnosed with a brain tumour. Then we get into the madness that was Saturday's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings, and our favourite Joel Plaskett songs. Plus: 9:00 - Leafs struggling mightily between the pipes 14:00 - Toronto acquires Ilya Lyubushkin from Arizona for Nick Ritchie 20:00 - Cross-examining Nick for his Ben Chiarot tweet 25:00 - Continuing to bang the Jakob Chychrun drum 31:0...
Feb 28, 2022•53 min
After the Leafs dropped two in a row out west, the guys kick off this week's episode by addressing the clearly falling sky. We dig into Toronto's recent games, Jack Campbell's struggles, the improved play of Jason Spezza, Mitch Marner continuing to roll, and more. Plus: 10:45 - Showing some love to the special teams 12:30 - Zadorov's hit on Ondřej Kaše 17:15 - Looping back to the Hurricanes game 19:00 - Discussing the Leafs' philosophy heading into trade season 25:00 - Should the Maple Leafs put...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 2 min
After a short hiatus, we kick off the show by chatting about what we've been up to; Keith and Cam's birthdays, and Nick's new gambling addiction. Then we discuss Toronto's play heading into the All-Star break, Jack Campbell's struggles, and Petr Mrázek picking up the slack. Plus: 8:00 - Mitch Marner finds his stride 11:30 - Keefe shakes up the lines, then switches back 15:45 - Discussing the "soft" comments 22:00 - A preliminary look at Maple Leafs trade targets 31:00 - Nick Robertson returns to...
Feb 04, 2022•51 min
The Maple Leafs are halfway through a road trip and it's been a fairly miserable affair with two blown leads and a loss to a brutal club. We start off by reflecting on the last three games, and by trying to figure out just what the hell Justin Holl is doing out there. Plus: 9:15 - Auston Matthews on a tear, tries the Michigan 12:15 - William Nylander has found another level 15:15 - Matthews & Campbell named to All-Star team 18:30 - Matthew Knies & Nick Abruzzese make U.S. Olympic team 21...
Jan 14, 2022•42 min
We're back! Our first post-holiday episode opens with a chat about Toronto's first two games back against Ottawa and Edmonton, and the particularly strong play of Ilya Mikheyev. Plus: 7:00 - We don't miss Zach Hyman at all 10:45 - Nick Ritchie hits the waiver wire; what's next? 23:00 - Is Matthew Knies Olympics-bound? 30:00 - Maple Leafs head out for six on the road 33:30 - Addressing the goal song discourse 38:45 - Trevor Howlett - "Second Guessing" Intro: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon c...
Jan 07, 2022•41 min
Kyle Cushman (@Kyle_Cush) joins the pod to chat about his Maple Leafs prospect rankings, but first we discuss Toronto's recent games, including a blowout win over the Oilers. We also talked up the latest dominant stretch from Auston Matthews. Plus: 13:00 - Showing some love for Ondřej Kaše 16:00 - Kicking off our prospect chat with Ryan Tverberg 22:30 - Topi Niemelä 29:45 - Rodion Amirov 37:00 - Matthew Knies 43:00 - Which prospects are most ready to join the Leafs' lineup? 48:30 - Diving into N...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 1 min
The Maple Leafs got into it in Winnipeg and now Jason Spezza is serving a six-game suspension after taking a heavy run at Neal Pionk in retaliation for a knee-on-knee hit on Rasmus Sandin. We get hot about NHL Player Safety's inconsistency (and not for the first time), and the terrible officiating standard that serves as a shit-multiplier for this whole mess. Plus: 12:30 - What will the lineup look like with the losses of Spezza, Marner, Sandin, Dermott? 18:30 - The Wayne Train keeps rolling on ...
Dec 09, 2021•49 min
The Maple Leafs swept California and we're feeling goooooooood! We start this week's episode with a discussion of Toronto's recent performance, specifically defensively and between the pipes. Then we open the mailbag to answer questions about Pierre Engvall, trade deadline targets, defensive depth, Olympic participation, and Matthew Knies. In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_Ni...
Dec 01, 2021•43 min
Auston Matthews is on a boat and Atlantic Canadians could use one right about now. We start off this week's episode talking about No. 34's Instagram activity and the storms and flood on the East Coast. Plus: 4:00 - Leafs re-acquire Kyle Clifford 10:00 - Discussing the "offense isn't clicking" narrative 18:00 - Joseph Woll's shutout & what his play means for Toronto's goalie depth 26:00 - Expectations for the California trip 30:00 - Sharing our Dion Phaneuf memories 36:00 - Growlers back in t...
Nov 24, 2021•42 min
Keith went to Toronto! The episode opens with our resident Cool Guy regaling us with tales of his trip to the Big Smoke to see the Maple Leafs beat the Flames in the Hall of Fame Game. Plus: 8:30 - Nick Ritchie and the forward lines 18:45 - The Blueline Shuffle 29:45 - Joseph Woll gets a win in his first start 33:15 - Amirov skating, Growlers rehomed, and The Batherson Variant 37:00 - Gushing about Jarome Iginla and the 2020 HHoF class In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www....
Nov 16, 2021•49 min
Our first post-game episode of 2021-22 follows a thrilling comeback by the Maple Leafs against the Lightning. We dive into the exciting finish, another stellar performance from Jack Campbell, Jake Muzzin's struggles early in the season and other blueline thoughts. Plus: 13:30 - Mikhail Sergachev is a scumbag 17:00 - Thoughts from Vegas/Detroit games 22:00 - Discussing the Rielly contract extension 28:00 - Dermott and Holl in the rumour mill 34:30 - Chicago update: Bettman/Daly press conference 4...
Nov 05, 2021•57 min
We open this week's (shorthanded) episode with a discussion of the Chicago Blackhawks investigation, the fallout, and Rick Westhead's interview with Kyle Beach. Plus: 7:15 - Leafs come back against the Blackhawks 11:30 - Toronto gets smoked on the Patrick Marleau Circuit 13:30 - Muzzin and Holl prime among blueline concerns 20:30 - Maple Leafs start five-game homestand vs. Red Wings 30:30 - Prospect update: Amirov's mystery injury In/out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patre...
Oct 29, 2021•36 min
The Maple Leafs' 2021-22 campaign has begun and we're starting off this week's show with birthday wishes, Auston Matthews talk, and general thoughts from the first four games. Plus: 10:00 - Spezza and Simmonds looking spry 16:00 - Third line off to a strong start 20:45 - Making some lofty Bunting comparisons 27:30 - Jack Campbell continues his incredible form 30:45 - Nick Robertson injured again 33:30 - Nick Ritchie's slow start on Toronto's top line 39:30 - Looking ahead to the weekend back-to-...
Oct 22, 2021•55 min
It's the season preview show! We look ahead to a new Maple Leafs campaign and the opener against the Canadiens by taking a gut check, then dive into Toronto's unfortunate run of injury luck as training camp wound down. Plus: 6:00 - Adam Brooks claimed off waivers by Montreal 9:30 - Atlantic Division playoff picks 21:00 - Calling the other division winners 31:00 - LEAFS OVER/UNDERS! Toronto points (108.5) Matthews goals (59.5) Marner points (99.5) Campbell starts (49.5) 45:00 - Bold Leafs predict...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Preseason is winding down for the Maple Leafs and the All or Nothing series has been fully consumed by your intrepid hosts. We kick off this week's show by discussing some adjustments we've liked so far in the exhibition games. Plus: 6:45 - The battle for spots on LW 13:00 - The cuts so far; Robertson, Ho-Sang 19:45 - Other camp thoughts - under-the-radar players 21:45 - The competition at the bottom of Toronto's D-corps 29:00 - Overall impressions from All or Nothing 42:30 - Standout moments fr...
Oct 08, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Preseason is underway, and we start with a chat about the Maple Leafs' first two exhibition contests against the Habs. Plus: 18:00 - The Two-First-Names Draft 29:45 - Saint John to host 2022 Memorial Cup 34:45 - Blue Jays final push 37:45 - The Bears suck, the Bills don't, and WNBA playoffs In/Out: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs Follow us on Twitter: @LamentingLeafs Cam - @CarlPeelash Nick - @_NickRichard Keith - @KeithWhipp
Sep 29, 2021•44 min
Training camp has begun, and we're back for Season 2 of Lamenting the Leafs! We start by trying to determine what the Maple Leafs could do during the regular season to actually make us feel good about the team. Plus: 8:00 - Storylines heading into camp 17:00 - Ilya Mikheyev's rejected trade request 27:30 - Moving past the Marner moment 35:00 - Nick's impressions from the prospect tournament 43:00 - Jonathan Drouin speaks on his mental health 48:00 - "Black Ice" doc in production on Coloured Hock...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min
We've got hockey to talk about! Canada finally takes down the U.S. in overtime for gold at the Women's World Hockey Championship. We talk about the thrilling finish, Blayre Turnbull's iconic celebration, and other general tournament thoughts. Plus: 6:30 - Hurricanes sign Canadiens F Jesperi Kotkaniemi to offer sheet 19:00 - Auston Matthews undergoes wrist surgery 22:00 - Looking at Toronto's undrafted prospect camp invites 26:00 - Eric Wellwood hired as Newfoundland Growlers head coach 29:30 - G...
Sep 02, 2021•46 min
We're back! We start off the show by discussing this week's fumbling of the Dusty Imoo situation by the Marlies/Maple Leafs before taking a look at Toronto's offseason to this point. Plus: 11:15 - Diving into the Maple Leafs' free agent signings 13:00 - The signings we're most excited about 22:30 - Dissecting the David Kämpf choice at center 28:00 - What does the Mrázek deal mean for the future in the crease? 32:00 - What holes remain in Toronto's lineup? 37:45 - One move we'd each like to see t...
Aug 12, 2021•59 min
The 2021 NHL Entry Draft is in the books, and we're joined by Tony Ferrari (@theTonyFerrari) to chat about it! We begin by discussing the story of the weekend, Montreal's selection of Logan Mailloux in the first round. Plus: 11:00 - Leafs choose not to trade down 16:45 - Diving into Matthew Knies' game 27:45 - Toronto selects Ty Voit in 5th round 32:30 - Goaltender Vyacheslav Peksa chosen in the 6th 36:00 - Discussing where the Leafs' system stands after the draft 38:30 - Which team had the best...
Jul 26, 2021•59 min
Cam and Nick fire up an emergency podcast to discuss the Maple Leafs' acquisition of Jared McCann. We start off by talking about the price, the player, and the role we expect him to fill in Toronto. Plus: 11:00 - Implications for the expansion draft, and Alex Kerfoot 15:45 - Who should the Leafs protect with the final forward slot? 21:00 - Toronto adds a pair of assistant coaches
Jul 17, 2021•23 min
Rahef Issa (@rahef_issa) joins the pod! We start off with a crucial question: Are the Leafs cursed? Then we laugh at other teams. Plus: 10:00 - Will any more current Leafs UFAs re-sign? 18:00 - Frederik Andersen's camp talking to Toronto 21:00 - Could Dubas take another look at Taylor Hall? 28:30 - Discussing the big fish: Dougie Hamilton 38:00 - Free Agent targets: Goalies 43:00 - Free Agent targets: Forwards 54:30 - Will anything change on the blueline? 59:45 - Scouting Report: William Eklund ...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 6 min
The boys are vaxxed, the Habs are out, and Travis Dermott has a new contract with the Maple Leafs. Plenty of reason for us to start off on a positive note, and with another extended discussion of Dermott's future in Toronto. Plus: 12:00 - Wayne Simmonds returning on two-year deal 21:00 - Leafs hire Ryan Hardy to run Marlies and Growlers 29:30 - Seattle hires ex-Leafs assistants Hakstol, McFarland 31:30 - Expansion Draft: Who to protect, who will the Kraken take? 44:00 - Scouting Report: Matthew ...
Jul 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min
We're back! We get warmed up for the offseason on this episode by chatting about a few of the hot button issues facing the Leafs, but we start out positive with the recent news of Jason Spezza's signing. Plus: 6:00 - Zach Hyman's future (or lack thereof) in Toronto 19:30 - Reflecting on recent Mitch Marner discussions 40:00 - Auston Matthews nominated for the Hart 41:30 - NFLer Carl Nassib comes out 45:00 - Andre Pettipas and The Giants - "Homesick" Intro: West Ave - "Sundin" Join our Patreon co...
Jun 23, 2021•49 min
Recorded roughly 72 hours after another embarrassing Maple Leafs elimination, we start off by trying to pinpoint what we're most pissed off about. Plus: 8:00 - Singling out Matthews and Marner 13:00 - Keefe's lack of adjustments 19:30 - The power play from hell 25:30 - Keith gets fired up 30:00 - Some empathy for Kyle Dubas 32:00 - Discussing Montreal's performance and where it fell apart for Toronto 38:00 - Cam gets fired up 40:00 - Our snap thoughts on how to improve for 2022 48:30 - Props for...
Jun 05, 2021•55 min
The Leafs and Habs are tied 1-1 after two games in Toronto. We start off the show by discussing Game 2, the officiating, and the coach's* challenge. Plus: 8:00 - William Nylander looks great; also playing well 11:30 - The Tavares injury, the team's response, and how to move forward 18:15 - "Let's talk about Auston Matthews" 22:20 - Some earned props for Rielly and Engvall 25:30 - More inconsistency from the Department of Player Safety, and the Wayne Train chugs on 29:45 - Jack Campbell still god...
May 23, 2021•38 min
On the eve of Game 1 against the Canadiens, we start off with a confidence check as we head into the playoffs. Plus: 4:00 - What would have to go wrong for the Leafs to lose? 10:00 - How will the bottom six shake out? 16:00 - Expectations for Toronto's top players 22:00 - PWHPA Dream Gap Tour in Calgary beginning May 24 Mailbag! 23:00 - Who plays on the third pair? 28:00 - Can Rielly play better? 34:30 - How will the forwards deal with Montreal's trap? 36:00 - How many goals for Matthews in the ...
May 19, 2021•46 min
On our first Patreon episode, we're talking mullets, Freddy's future, Justin Fields, the World Under-18 Championship, playoff matchups and lineups, and more! Join our Patreon to get future bonus episodes: https://www.patreon.com/lamentingtheleafs
May 14, 2021•45 min
