We’re back! With the Stanley Cup awarded, the conversation can finally be steered towards the team that really matters: the Toronto Maple Leafs. Justin and Mike recap a painfully long 2020 NHL Draft, share their reactions on the Leafs’ performance, and break down each of the team’s notable picks. Then, the boys take a look at some potential targets for the Leafs to go after when free agency opens, and bid farewell to the Frederik Gauthier Era as he and four other Leafs don’t get qualified. Hoste...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
What a ride. After 65 days in the bubble in the midst of a global pandemic, the NHL pulled off the impossible and awarded the Stanley Cup. Justin and Mike break down all aspects of Tampa Bay’s long-awaited win, dissect the heated Conn Smythe race, and look ahead at where both the Lightning and Stars will go from here. Thank you for listening and buckle up for what looks to be the wildest offseason in recent memory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 29, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Hockey ain’t over yet, folks! On the second night of a back-to-back and with seemingly half of their roster injured, the Stars managed to fight off the Lightning in double overtime to force a game six. Justin and Mike break down Dallas’ gutsy performance, heap praise on their pair of clutch veterans in Corey Perry and Joe Pavelski, and wonder why the NHL decided to schedule a back-to-back in the Stanley Cup Final for really no reason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 27, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 48
This might be the end of the line, folks. The Tampa Bay Lightning are one win away from Stanley Cup glory, and Justin and Mike have all the analysis you so crave. The boys dig into Tampa’s unstoppable power play, criticize some shaky officiating, debate if Anton Khudobin is cooked, and then get a lil takey over who is the deserving winner of the Conn Smythe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 47
It’s a story that will be passed down through generations. After 55 days in the bubble and over 200 days since his last game, Steven Stamkos makes his return to the Lightning lineup and does not disappoint. Justin and Mike break down al of the drama of game three and analyze Tampa’s beatdown of Dallas, how much Stamkos’ return impacted the team, and whether or not the Stars can rebound from a truly devastating defeat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 24, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 46
After a dismal game one performance, the Lightning are BACK, baby! Justin and Mike break down Tampa’s bounce back in game two while digging into a rough start for Anton Khudobin and sizing up a surprisingly tight Conn Smythe race. PLUS, the final batch of NHL Awards were handed out before puck drop and the boys have some opinions on them Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Game one of the Stanley Cup Final is in the books and boy was it…anticlimactic? Justin and Mike break down how Dallas dominated a tired Tampa team while discussing how much fatigue played a factor in the Lightning’s undisciplined play. PLUS, the boys make sense of the reported stalemate between the St. Louis Blues and Alex Pietrangelo before giving their thoughts on Gary Bettman’s plan for the 2020-2021 NHL season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 20, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 44
We’re so close! The Stanley Cup Final is nearly upon us, and we’re here to tee up the action. First, Justin and Mike break down the Stars’ series victory over the Golden Knights before dissecting where Vegas goes from here after a disappointing finish. Then, focus is shifted over to the Eastern Conference where the Islanders managed to force a game six against a banged-up Lightning team. And finally, the boys take a trip around the league for news and notes, including the Pietrangelo to Toronto ...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 43
The conference finals are chugging along and boy, has it ever been entertaining. Justin and Mike break down the Lightning beating the Islanders at their own game first and debate whether New York has been exposed before fawning over the goaltending duel taking place between the Golden Knights and Stars. PLUS, the boys talk about Mark Borowiecki’s puzzling potential exit in Ottawa, Paul Fenton joining Bill Zito in Florida and how the Leafs not cutting staff pay could set them up as prime trade pa...
Sep 11, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 42
We are officially into the Conference Finals! Justin and Mike break down all the game one action, starting with Tampa’s absolutely demolition of the Islanders before turning to the snooze-fest that was held between Vegas and Dallas. PLUS, the boys break down all the news and notes around the NHL including Kyle Dubas’ high price for trades, Mike Babcock interviewing in Washington, and Pierre McGuire potential addition to the Coyotes front office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 41
What a day of hockey! Justin and Mike try to fight off their hockey hangovers to worship at the feet of Thatcher Demko while tackling the Canucks’ defeat the hands of the Golden Knights first before appreciating the narrative armageddon that was avoided had Michael Hutchinson managed to drag Colorado into the Western Conference Final over the Dallas Stars. PLUS, the boys then wrap things up by teeing up our final game seven feast between the Flyers and Islanders. It’s the playoffs, baby! Catch t...
Sep 05, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 40
There’s a lot to talk about here, folks. Justin and Mike do their best to break down one of the most unprecedented weeks in sports, beginning with the NHL players’ landmark demonstration of unity in response to the senseless shooting of Jacob Blake, and how that may point towards a brighter future. As well, the boys pay their respects to the Bruins’ dearly departed season, debate whether or not the Avalanche can come back against the Stars, congratulate the Islanders on their inevitable series v...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 39
It’s trade season, baby! The Leafs shocked the world today with an unexpected move to deal Kasperi Kapanen to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Justin and Mike have all the analysis you crave. Who did the Leafs get back? How did they make out in the trade? Where does the team go from here? All those questions and more will be answered in today’s Emergency Pod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 26, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 38
The second round of the playoffs are finally here, and Justin and Mike have all the analysis you desperately crave. The boys break down the trio of eliminations games from Friday, discuss where the Flame, Habs and Blues go from here and tee up the matchups in what should be an exhilarating second round. PLUS, the guys condemn Mike Milbury’s horrifically sexist comments and plead for the NHL to allow itself to move forward in a progressive way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
Aug 22, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 37
The first round is coming to an end and so is the 2019-20 season for a number of teams. Justin and Mike break down what was behind the Hurricanes, Blue Jackets and Coyotes’ exits from the playoffs and discuss where each team can go moving forward. PLUS, the boys revel in the hatred shared between the Flyers and Habs and debate which remaining Canadian team has the best shot at the Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 36
The first round of the NHL Playoffs is finally in full swing and we couldn’t be more excited. Justin and Mike break down all that has happened in a wild week including the Montreal Canadiens’ miracle run, how Vancouver has turned into one of the most intriguing teams in the postseason, & what they’re most excited to see moving forward. PLUS, the boys break down Tuukka Rask's decision to leave the bubble & whether other players will follow suit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Aug 15, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 35
The Leafs are heading home early after yet another disappointing season, but not before offering some words to the media first! Justin and Mike unpack everything that was said during year-end availabilities and discuss Kyle Dubas’ staunch defence of Cody Ceci, Mitch Marner admitted lack of engagement, and the belief from the team that they are on the precipice of success. PLUS, the boys relive the crazy SIX overtime thriller between Tampa and Columbus and discuss what would have happened if the ...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Well, they did it again. The Maple Leafs’ season is over as Toronto drops another elimination game in heartbreaking fashion and enters an offseason filled with questions. Justin and Mike try to answer a few of those, such as what the team does with Mitch Marner, if Frederik Andersen’s days as a Leaf are numbered, which pieces are moving out, and much more. PLUS: with postseason failure comes draft lottery intrigue. What would getting Alexis Lafreniere do to the Leafs’ contention window? Listen t...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 33
What a game! Justin and Mike break down the non-stop thrill ride that was the Leafs’ game four performance and discuss the origins of the third period comeback, the culprits of the deficit that lead them there, and much more. PLUS, the boys take a trip around the NHL on a day of elimination games to figure out how the 12 seeds have managed to knock off their favoured opponents Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 08, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 32
Justin Cuthbert assesses the damage after Pierre-Luc Dubois and the Columbus Blue Jackets heap onto the Maple Leafs playoff misery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 07, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Dominating the game, but working hard in order to seize the victory, the ideal scenario was playing out for the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 2 of their qualification round with the Columbus Blue Jackets. But then Jake Muzzin went down, and to be stretchered off the ice, diminishing the importance of their response. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 05, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Hockey is back! The Maple Leafs, unfortunately, did not get the memo. Justin and Mike break down a disappointing game 1 effort as Toronto’s stars fail to show up for their first taste of Stanley Cup Qualifier action. Plus, the boys take a trip around the NHL to recap the weekend’s other series’ and discuss the powerful actions taken by Matt Dumba to further the Black Lives Matter movement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 03, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 29
On this week’s episode, Justin Cuthbert is joined by former Leaf Darcy Tucker, to discuss the release of his film “Hockey 24”, debuting on May 24, 2020 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 28
We have news! On this week's episode, Justin and Mike discuss the Maple Leafs' surprising signing of Mikko Lehtonen, how his arrival impacts the blue line, what this means for the other defencemen, and more. Plus, the boys delve into what might be the worst Leafs "All-Time Lineup" ever and debate the NHL's curious decision to seemingly hold the 2020 Entry Draft BEFORE the playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 08, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 27
With no sports currently on the table, it's time for a blast to the past! On this episode, Justin and Mike dive deep into one of the most divisive segments of Leafs history: the Mike Babcock Era. The boys cover everything in near-excruciating detail: from Babcock's glorious arrival in 2015, to all of the game seven heartbreaks, his messy exit four years later and everything in between. Buckle up, good pros! This one's a blast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 27, 2020•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Could sports be coming back as soon as this summer? It seems like a possibility. Justin and Mike discuss Dr. Fauci's guidelines on how organized sports can return in a safe fashion and break down whether or not they are actually feasible. PLUS, the boys have a little fun and go head-to-head in a draft to choose the best Leafs core for the next 5 years. Stay safe out there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 17, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 25
It’s another Leafs Re Watch! This time, Justin and Mike travel back to May 4th, 2002 to take in some Leafs vs Sens playoff hockey. With Mats Sundin out and a good chunk of the roster injured too, it was up to the depth players to carry the load. The boys break down Gary Roberts’ 3OT winner, Darcy Tucker’s brilliance, Curtis Joseph’s chaotic glory, and the legend of Karel Pilar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 24
It's an all-news edition of Live Laugh Leafs! Justin and Mike cover all of the NHL's recent upates including the postponement of the Draft, Scouting Combine and Awards Show due to the COVID-19 pandemic and how that impacts the league's plans to eventually resume. Then, the boys lay into Jeremy Jacobs for declining to pay his employees during a global pandemic, debate the draft lottery tournament idea, and end things off by discussing the reported mutual interest between the Maple Leafs and Kyle ...
Mar 27, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 21
It's a blast from the past! On today's episode, Justin and Mike venture back to the year 2006 to re-watch the game Mats Sundin scored his 500th career goal. They delve into the nitty gritty of a thoroughly weird era in Leafs history: the wasted potential of Kyle Wellwood, the dominance of the Bryan McCabe-Tomas Kaberle pairing, the incredibly random line combinations and, of course, Mats Sundin and Jarome Iginla in their respective primes. Plus, the boys break down what aged the best, what aged ...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Are you ready to talk some hockey? I know we are! School is officially out (for now), which means it's time for some report cards. Justin and Mike come at you from their bunkers with grades and evaluations for every single Maple Leaf, from the A's all the way down to the D's. Who finished at the top of their class? Who will try to hide their report card from their parents? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 20, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 20
