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The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

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A weekly look at the Toronto Maple Leafs with The Athletic's Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle, featuring in-depth coverage of the Blue and White throughout the NHL season.

Episodes

What does the future hold for Mitch Marner in Toronto?

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. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: J...

Mar 11, 20251 hr 4 min

Laughton and Carlo strengthen the Maple Leafs for the playoff run

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. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 08, 202547 min

Do the Leafs need a defenceman over a centre, ahead of deadline?

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? Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 04, 202551 min

Injuries to Tanev and Nylander cast a shadow on the Leafs win streak

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. Host: Jonas Sie...

Feb 26, 202546 min

Where the Maple Leafs stand, at the 4-nations face-off break

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 ...

Feb 11, 20251 hr 13 min

What's wrong with Morgan Rielly?

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 ver...

Feb 03, 202559 min

Rantanen trade puts spotlight on Mitch Marner extension talks

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. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad ...

Jan 28, 202551 min

5 interesting things about the Maple Leafs right now

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. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 202555 min

Maple Leafs power-play in desperate need of an adjustment

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. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 202556 min

First place Maple Leafs at the midway point

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...

Jan 08, 20251 hr 16 min

Maple Leaf Christmas mailbag

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. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 16, 20241 hr 12 min

How Craig Berube has improved the Maple Leafs

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. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Dec 09, 202450 min

Is goaltending the Maple Leafs strength this season?

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. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 05, 202457 min

Can the 1st place Maple Leafs continue to roll without Matthews?

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. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

Nov 25, 202455 min

Marner leading the Maple Leafs in Matthews absence

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? Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mi...

Nov 18, 202454 min

How real are the Maple Leaf 5 on 5 goal struggles?

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. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Nov 14, 202451 min

Life without Matthews, for now

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. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 06, 20241 hr 1 min

Maple Leafs trade Timothy Liljegren to Sharks for Matt Benning, pair of picks

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. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 202424 min

Maple Leaf report cards, 10 games into the season

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. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 20241 hr 2 min

Dreamer Nazem Kadri's life on the edge

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 ...

Oct 25, 202435 min

Will Berube make changes after poor effort in Columbus?

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 Franchis...

Oct 23, 20241 hr 5 min

Encouraging, surprising and concerning week 1 Maple Leaf storylines

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. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle With: Frankie Corrado Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Oct 15, 202451 min

Evaluating early season Maple Leaf trends

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. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Produce...

Oct 11, 202434 min

Timothy Liljegren's time with the Maple Leafs on thin ice

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Oct 07, 202453 min

Reasons for pessimism with the 24/25 Maple Leafs

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 03, 202442 min

Reasons for optimism for the 24/25 Maple Leafs

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 01, 202439 min

Should the Leafs sign Marner now, or wait until free agency?

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 202445 min

Are you buying William Nylander playing centre this season?

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 202446 min

What should we expect from Mitch Marner this season?

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 Fr...

Sep 17, 202441 min

Have the Maple Leafs done enough to be a championship team?

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 an...

Jul 09, 20241 hr 24 min