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Leafs Nation

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Brent Gunning and former Toronto Maple Leafs GM Gord Stellick provide the most insightful Maple Leafs pre- and post-game show with Leafs Nation.

Episodes

Bunting's Hatty Leads Leafs to Come Back Victory

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Leafs' wild come from behind victory over the Detroit Red Wings. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jan 30, 202230 min

Leafs Ground The Ducks With Shootout Win

Brent Gunning & Gord Stellick break down the Leafs 4-3 SO win over the Anaheim Ducks at Scotia Bank arena. We hear from Sportsnet's Luke Fox (27:52) and some principals involved in the game including John Tavares & Mitch Marner. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jan 27, 202241 min

The Leafs This Week: Worried About Depth on Defence?

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick discuss the week in the Big Apple, including a loss to the Rangers and a win over the Islanders. They break down the forward depth coming through, while the depth on defence is a little worrisome, and whether or not Jack Campbell and Petr Mrazek should be more of a tandem to help manage Campbell's minutes. Plus, they discuss the recent play of Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests an...

Jan 23, 202248 min

Leafs Finish Strong and Get the Win in Long Island

Gord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 3-1 win over the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, and chat about Petr Mrázek's strong showing, T.J. Brodie and Morgan Rielly being leaned on heavily in the third, the play of the defence overall, and the team's penalty kill. We hear from John Tavares (16:45) and Mitch Marner throughout the show (24:25). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media ...

Jan 23, 202236 min

Leafs Blow Another Lead On Broadway

Brent Gunning & Gord Stellick break down the Leafs latest blown lead, this time to the New York Rangers, we also hear from Leafs Head Coach Sheldon Keefe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jan 20, 202229 min

The Leafs This Week: Rolling on the Road

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick discuss Jack Campbell and Petr Mrázek's performance in net on the road, Auston Matthews one goal away from tying the NHL record for road games with a goal, the growing trust in the bottom line pairings, and how the team is getting back on track following multiple postponed games. Afterwards, the guys chat about the Leafs' game ahead including the Rangers, Islanders, plus Marlies Minute! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and gu...

Jan 16, 202248 min

Leafs Edge Out The Blues in a Rollercoaster Game

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 6-5 victory over the Blues in St. Louis and the guys discuss the battle from both teams, Mitch Marner's return to the lineup, picking spots against Jordan Binnington and Timothy Liljegren scoring his first NHL goal. Plus, the guys hear post-game comments from head coach Sheldon Keefe, and Mitch Marner. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers ...

Jan 16, 202237 min

Leafs Lose a Stunner to the Lowly Yotes

Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' stunning 2-1 loss to the Coyotes. They discuss Auston Matthews scoring in his return to Arizona, Karel Vejmelka standing on his head for the 'Yotes, and the lack of firepower from the Leafs' powerplay. Plus, we hear post-game comments from Matthews, Petr Mrazek and head coach Sheldon Keefe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or...

Jan 13, 202240 min

Nylander’s Shootout Winner Pushes Leafs Past Knights

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 4-3 shootout victory over the Golden Knights in Vegas and discuss the plethora of penalty calls against Toronto, Ondrej Kase's performance on the top line, Ilya Mikheyev earning some puck luck, and Jack Campbell holding down the shootout. Plus, we hear post-game comments from head coach Sheldon Keefe following their win. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the ...

Jan 12, 202230 min

The Leafs This Week: Did We Just See a Stanley Cup Preview?

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the back-and-forth game between the Leafs and the Avalanche on Saturday night, and how that may have been one of the best games of the season. They compare it to earlier games of the season vs. the Lightning, and discuss the Avalanche power-play unit vs. the Leafs PP unit. The duo also discuss Jack Campbell's terrific save, and whether or not it's a Save of the Year candidate. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and g...

Jan 09, 202250 min

Leafs Run Out of Gas in the Mile High City

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick are joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox to talk about the Avalanche's big, 5-4 OT come from behind victory over the Maple Leafs (0:58), plus we hear from a few of the principals involved with the game including Auston Matthews (17:24), Jack Campbell (21:33) and head coach Sheldon Keefe (24:19). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate....

Jan 09, 202241 min

Leafs Spoil Zach Hyman's Return

Gord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down the Leafs 4-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Scotia Bank arena. Luke Fox of Sportsnet (30:50) joins the show and we hear from the captain John Tavares! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jan 06, 202241 min

Maple Leafs Show No Signs of Rust in Win Over Senators

Brent and Gord break down the Toronto Maple Leafs' 6-0 win over the Ottawa Senators, including the first game back from an extended hiatus, playing in front of a nearly empty Scotiabank Arena, stand outs from the Leafs' offense and Jack Campbell posting the shut out. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Jan 02, 202221 min

Jack Campbell’s Road to Becoming an Elite Goaltender

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick are joined by The Athletic's Julian McKenzie to discuss the disappointing performance from the Montreal Canadiens following their Stanley Cup run, who will be the next general manager, divide between owner Geoff Molson and former GM Marc Bergevin, and what's next for Carey Price (1:15). Former NHL goalie and Dailyfaceoff.com analyst Mike McKenna stops by to chat about not being able to witness the best American players come together for the Olympics, how Jack Camp...

Dec 23, 202151 min

Is It Time to Bring Back Team North America vs. Team Europe?

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick start the show discussing the pre-tournament games to open the 2022 World Juniors, how players in the past have blossomed into the NHL after playing in the tournament, the complexities of creating a roster and another idea for best-on-best hockey. Next, Colby Armstrong jumps on to chat about if Mike Sullivan gets enough credit for the Penguins' start to their season, teams navigating through health and safety protocols, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang's future with ...

Dec 23, 202152 min

Marc Savard on Being Head Coach of the Windsor Spitfires

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick are joined by the head coach of the Windsor Spitfires, Marc Savard, who reminisces about his time hosting on radio with Gord, how he got into coaching, and talks about concussions and how the game has evolved (00:22). Then, Shane O'Brien gives his thoughts on a potential return of the World Cup of Hockey, Nick Richie's slow start but his importance come playoff time, and if the surprise Red Wings can keep it going (24:55). The views and opinions expressed in this ...

Dec 22, 202149 min

What's the Future of Best on Best Hockey?

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick open the show breaking down the official news that NHLers will not be going to the Olympics and the future of best on best international hockey. Then, Sam Cosentino joins the show to talk World Cup memories, where Connor Bedard fits on team Canada , and the World Juniors (33:27). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate....

Dec 22, 202154 min

The Growth of German Hockey and Story Time with Todd Hlushko!

Brent and Gord are joined by Eric Francis to discuss how the Calgary Flames will approach Matthew Tkachuk's upcoming contract situation and Darryl Sutter's work as head coach (0:14). The guys catch up with friend of the station and North American Scout for Adler Mannheim Todd Hlushko to chat the growth of hockey in Germany and share some stories (16:40)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports...

Dec 21, 202150 min

Should We Stop Relying on the Olympics for Best-on-Best Hockey?

Brent and Gord discuss their takeaways from the season up to the Christmas break including Alex Ovechkin turn-back-the-clock start and Nazem Kadri bursting onto the scene in Colorado. Hockey insider Frank Seravalli discusses the NHL's decision to pause the season through Christmas day, what went into the decision, how players and owners have been affected and whether we could see the return of the World Cup of Hockey (29:18). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host...

Dec 21, 202154 min

Have Rutherford and Boudreau Turned the Canucks Around?

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick are joined by Infectious Diseases physician and scientist, Dr. Isaac Bogoch, to talk about why it is important for the NHL to continue to test asymptomatic players, how to stay safe during the holidays, and his poor golf game (00:17). Then, John Garrett comes on to talk about the impact Bruce Boudreau has had on the Vancouver Canucks, Jim Rutherford being hired as President of the Canucks, his media savviness, and what separates him from Jim Benning (23:13). The v...

Dec 20, 202155 min

Are We Taking Auston Matthews' Brilliance for Granted?

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick discuss the rash of postponements around the NHL, the suspension of cross-border travel until after the Christmas break, the prospects of NHL players going to the Olympics and if they don't could that be a real benefit to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Luke Fox joins the show to talk about the brilliance of Auston Matthews, what led to the cancellation of the Leafs, Canucks game, and weighs in on the Olympics and the rest of the 21/22 NHL season (29:59). The views and o...

Dec 20, 202149 min

The Leafs This Week: Matthews Vs. McDavid, the Core Four's Season So Far

Brent Gunning and special co-host Justin Cuthbert look back on the sole game of the week, a 5-1 win on the road against the Edmonton Oilers and the relationship and rivalry between Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid. The guys also discuss John Tavares' strong season so far, Willy Nylander's consistency and the struggles from the defensive pairing of Justin Holl and Jake Muzzin. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the p...

Dec 19, 202149 min

Big Night in Edmonton for Campbell

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Leafs 5-1 victory on the road against the Oilers and discuss the strong offensive performance from Toronto, how dominant Jack Campbell looked in net, William Nylander becoming a more consistent player, and the McDavid vs. Matthews matchup. Plus, we hear from head coach Sheldon Keefe after the Leafs' win. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & M...

Dec 15, 202133 min

The Leafs This Week: Power Play On the Rise

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick look back at the Leafs' performance on the power play this week, missing Mitch Marner, Jason Spezza's appeal on his 6-game suspension, physical night against the Jets and the return of Peter Mrazek. Plus, the guys preview Toronto's West Coast trip in Canada against the Oilers, Flames and Canucks. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates....

Dec 12, 202149 min

Should We Be Concerned About the Leafs' Even Strength Game?

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. The guys discuss how great the powerplay looks as the Leafs with another two goals on the man advantage, what to make of Petr Mrazek's first game back from injury and Jake Muzzin's big hit on Reese Johnson. Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox stops by to share his thoughts on the Leafs' powerplay production and whether there are concerns in their 5-on-5 game (24:05). We hear head coach Sheldon Keefe, Joh...

Dec 12, 202143 min

Stamkos Shines As Bolts Down Leafs

Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning! We hear from Luke Fox, Leafs’ Coach Sheldon Keefe and Producer Sam McKee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Dec 10, 202142 min

Matthews, Rielly Shine Brightest in Win Over Blue Jackets

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The guys discuss Auston Matthews' continued goalscoring success, Morgan Rielly's four-assist night, Jason Spezza's six-game suspension for his hit to the head from Sunday on Neal Pionk and the debuts from Alex Steeves and Kristians Rubins. Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox drops by to discuss Nick Ritchie scoring his first with the Maple Leafs and Spezza's suspension. Plus, we hear from head coach Sh...

Dec 08, 202148 min

Jets Scrap Out a Win Against the Leafs

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 6-3 loss to the Jets in Winnipeg and chat about Rasmus Sandin's injury following a knee-on-knee hit with Neal Pionk, the physicality of the game, what it means to see Leafs players having each other's backs, and share their thoughts on how the officials handled the game. Plus, we hear post-game comments from head coach Sheldon Keefe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily...

Dec 06, 202129 min

The Leafs This Week: Looking Back At An Incredible November

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick look back at the week that was for the Toronto Maple Leafs, including the end of a spectacular November with an 11-3 record, how much credit Sheldon Keefe gets for their great play andinjury issues in their game against the Minnesota Wild. The guys continue to preview next week's slate of games and take a look at the storylines to follow in the Marlies Minute. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily...

Dec 05, 202149 min

Wild Halt Leafs' Five Game Win Streak

Gord Stellick, Brent Gunning & producer Sam McKee break down the Wild's 4-3 shootout win over the Leafs in Minnesota. We also hear from head coach Sheldon Keefe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Dec 05, 202140 min