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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

Hour 2: Managing Goaltending Peaks and Valleys w/ Kelly Hrudey

Colby Armstrong joins the show to chat about trade deadline day, Marc-Andre Fleury being traded to Minnesota, the Wild's active deadline, the state of the Penguins, teams getting deals done early, his own experience getting moved on deadline day, the Avalanche's goaltending situation, and Auston Matthews' physicality (0:50). Afterwards, Kelly Hrudey weighs in on the Leafs' acquisition of Mark Giordano, Giordano's evolution as a player, Petr Mrázek's up-down-play, Jack Campbell's struggles, and t...

Mar 21, 202250 min

Hour 1: Ranking Mark Giordano's Possible Blue Line Partners

It's a special NHL Trade Deadline edition of Leafs Nation! Brent and Gord look back on some of the early deadline deals, and chat about which Leafs' defenceman would make most sense to be paired with Mark Giordano, Kaapo Kahkonen heading to San Jose, Marcus Johansson being acquired by the Capitals, the Wild going all-in with Marc-Andre Fleury, Colin Blackwell's usability, and Travis Dermott parting thoughts (0:57). Later, Jennifer Botterill stops by to chat about Fleury heading to Minnesota, the...

Mar 21, 202249 min

Emergency Pod: Giordano In, Dermott Out

Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning get the call to the studio, as the Leafs acquire Mark Giordano from the Kraken, and deal away Travis Dermott to the Canucks. They discuss Petr Mrazek being put on waivers, the signing of Finnish goaltender Harri Säteri, break down the acquisition cost for Giordano - two second round picks - and bring on Sportsnet's David Amber to discuss where the Leafs stand after the changes on defence (19:48). Afterwards, they chat with the man who broke the news, Ryan Leslie, ...

Mar 20, 202250 min

Leafs Fall Short In The Music City

Brent Gunning & Gord Stellick break down the Leafs 6-3 loss to the Nashville Predators. We hear from Sportsnet's Luke Fox live from Nashville and Auston Matthew's post game availability.

Mar 20, 202235 min

The Boys in Green Get The Win!

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 3-2 victory over the visiting Hurricanes and discuss Erik Källgren getting another start in net for two straight games, Frederik Andersen's return to Toronto, and Mitch Marner's performance without Auston Matthews. Plus we hear post-game comments from goaltender Erik Källgren 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 affil...

Mar 18, 202224 min

Källgren's Shutout Gets Leafs Back On Track

Gord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down the Leafs 4-0 win over the Dallas Stars in which their rookie goalie Erik Källgren posted a shutout in his first career start. We hear from him and Rasmus Sandin in their post game avails. 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.

Mar 16, 202233 min

Leafs Get Bottled Up in Heritage Classic

Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Sabres at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. They bring on producer (and rinkside reporter) Sam McKee, who describes the ambiance of the Heritage Classic amidst the snow, and the trio break down yet another high-scoring loss. They discuss the play of Petr Mrazek, Michael Bunting getting into a scrap, and Auston Matthews scoring his 45th goal of the season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those o...

Mar 14, 202237 min

Leafs' Comeback Falls Short vs Coyotes

Gord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down the Leafs 5-4 OT loss to the Arizona Coyotes. We hear from principles involved in the game including Petr Mrazek, Auston Matthews & 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.

Mar 11, 202229 min

Matthews Powers the Leafs' Victory With a Hat Trick

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 6-4 victory over the visiting Seattle Kraken, discuss Auston Matthews scoring a hat trick, the top line's production, and more. Plus, we hear from head coach Sheldon Keefe and Auston Matthews. 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.

Mar 09, 202234 min

Leafs Hang On for a 5-4 Victory Over the Blue Jackets

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 5-4 victory over the Blue Jackets and discuss Columbus' compete against Toronto, the top line's performance including Auston Matthews scoring his 40th and Michael Bunting scoring his 20th goals of the season, and Petr Mrázek's play in net. Plus, we hear post-game comments from Auston Matthews 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...

Mar 08, 202229 min

The Leafs This Week: Auston Matthews for the Hart?

Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning take a look at the week that was for the Leafs, including a gritty win and a few tough losses. They discuss the goaltending issues that have plagued both Jack Campbell and Petr Mrazek, the pairings on defence being shaken up all week, and Nick Robertson getting a promotion to the second line. They also discuss Auston Matthews leading the league in goals and his candidacy for the Hart Trophy, and John Tavares breaking a 14-game drought by scoring vs. Vancouver. The...

Mar 06, 202248 min

Leafs Can't Buy A Save

Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 6-4 loss to the Canucks at Scotiabank Arena. They discuss the continuing goaltending issues with Jack Campbell, the play of TJ Brodie, and (on a lighter note) Auston Matthews notching two goals. Plus, Wayne Simmonds plays in his 1000th career game. 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 Inc. or any affiliate.

Mar 06, 202223 min

Leafs Get Booed Off Ice in Loss to Sabres

Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 5-1 loss to the Sabres at Scotiabank Arena in front of a packed (and unhappy) house. They discuss the Morgan Rielly - Rasmus Sandin pairing, the goals allowed by Petr Mrazek, and where on the scale of 'worst loss' this falls this season. 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 Inc. or any affiliate.

Mar 03, 202223 min

Leafs Outlast Caps In Back & Forth Affair

Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs 5-3 victory over the Washington Capitals! We hear from principles involved in the game including head coach Sheldon Keefe & Rasmus Sandin. 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.

Mar 01, 202228 min

The Leafs This Week: Still Buzzing After a 17-Goal Game

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick recap the week that was for the Maple Leafs including Mitch Marner's 4-goal night in a 10-7 win over the Red Wings, Sheldon Keefe tinkering with the defensive pairings without having Jake Muzzin in the lineup, Nick Robertson's season debut, Auston Matthews' performance against the Wild, and preview Toronto's upcoming games including the Capitals and Sabres. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily re...

Feb 27, 202247 min

A Wild Win in Detroit

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 10-7 victory over the Red Wings and touche on Mitch Marner's 4-goal night and the goaltending on both sides. Plus, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox stops by to chat about the high-scoring game and the concerns for both goalies. 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.

Feb 27, 202233 min

Matthews' Dominance Leads Leafs Past Wild

Brent Gunning & Gord Stellick break down the Leafs' impressive 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild! We hear from principles involved in the game including Auston Matthews & HC 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.

Feb 25, 202235 min

Leafs' Skid Hits Three Games in Columbus

Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 4-3 OT loss to the Blue Jackets in Columbus. They continue to discuss the play of Jack Campbell, which goals are his fault and which are not, including a Patrik Laine snipe in OT to end the game. They also break down Jason Spezza's game-tying goal with two minutes to go, and debate whether or not it was kicked in the net. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the posi...

Feb 23, 202235 min

Leafs Lay An Egg In Montreal

Brent Gunning & Gord Stellick break down the Leafs 5-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night. We hear from Luke Fox from Montreal 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 any affiliates.

Feb 22, 202234 min

The Leafs This Week: Early Blue Line Reinforcements

Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the week of Leafs hockey, including wins over the Kraken and Penguins, and a loss to the Blues. They dive into the play of Jack Campbell, and analyze the trade that sent forward Nick Ritchie and a future draft pick to Arizona in exchange for forward Ryan Dzingel and defenceman Ilya Lyubushkin. 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 aff...

Feb 20, 202248 min

Leafs Lose, Make a Trade Right Away

Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 6-3 loss to the Blues at Scotiabank Arena. They discuss the pair of goals from William Nylander, and discuss the defensive depth on the blue line. Plus, some breaking news, as they analyze the trade with the Coyotes that sends forward Nick Ritchie and a draft pick to the desert in exchange for forward Ryan Dzingel and defenceman Ilya Lyubushkin. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not nece...

Feb 20, 202239 min

Close Encounters of the Goal Post Kind

Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 4-1 win over the Penguins down at Scotiabank Arena! They discuss Auston Matthews scoring to kick things off, feeding Michael Bunting for a pretty goal, and surviving an encounter with the goalpost. Plus, the stellar game from Jack Campbell, the play of David Kampf and Ondrej Kase, and we 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 pos...

Feb 18, 202234 min

Leafs Score Six Goals in Seattle

Brent Gunning and Justin Cuthbert break down the Leafs' 6-2 win over the Kraken in the first ever meeting between the two franchises. They get to Marner's terrific pass to Kampf, Jake Muzzin finally getting a goal, Michael Bunting staying hot, and Jack Campbell's play. 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.

Feb 15, 202221 min

Leafs Get Stopped by Thatcher Demko and the Canucks in 3-2 Loss

Brent Gunning and Justin Cuthbert break down the Maple Leafs 3-2 loss to the Canucks in Vancouver and touched on Thatcher Demko's stellar performance in net, John Tavares' penalty late in the 3rd, and losing back-to-back games. Plus, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox stops by to chat about the game, if Sheldon Keefe would shake up the lines again, if Tyler Motte would fit with Toronto and we hear post-game sound from head coach Sheldon Keefe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of t...

Feb 13, 202239 min

Leafs Get Burned by the Flames

Gord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' tough 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames to start their western road trip. The guys chat about Toronto's start, where it went wrong for the team, Jack Campbell's play, and more. 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.

Feb 11, 202222 min

Marner Can't Be Stopped, Leafs Edge Hurricanes

Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 4-3 OT win over the Hurricanes at Scotiabank Arena. They discuss Mitch Marner's torrid streak, grabbing a win over old pal Frederik Andersen, and the play of Petr Mrazek. 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.

Feb 08, 202229 min

The Leafs This Week: Rolling on a 5-Game Win Streak

On this week's edition, Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick preview the Leafs' second meeting against the Carolina Hurricanes, Seth Jarvis' strong rookie season, looking back at Toronto's five game win streak, why their defence has been slipping more compared to goaltending, highlighting Mitch Marner's performance in the last stretch, and biggest concerns with Jack Campbell. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position...

Feb 06, 202250 min

Marner Stays Red Hot As Leafs Smash Devils

Gord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down the Leafs 7-1 victory over the lowly New Jersey Devils. 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.

Feb 02, 202230 min

Leafs Down Devils With Another 3rd Period Rally

Gord Stellick & Justin Cuthbert break down a wild Leafs 6-4 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sportsnet 590 The FAN. We hear from Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, head coach Sheldon Keefe and Luke Fox live from Scotiabank Arena. 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.

Feb 01, 202239 min

The Leafs This Week: Three Wins in a Row

Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick discuss the comeback by the Leafs vs. the Red Wings, Michael Bunting scoring three goals on the same day Hockey Day in Canada highlights his hometown of Scarborough, and Mitch Marner being on fire with goals in five straight games. Plus, a discussion on the goaltending situation, and whether or not Sheldon Keefe will return to the 'new look' lines at some point in the near future. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests a...

Jan 30, 202247 min