Jonas and James recap game two of the Leafs playoff series with Tampa, the polar opposite of game one. The guys dissect the play of Ilya Samsonov, Matthews, Marner, Nylander, O'Reilly and Tavares. Plus they offer analysis on Matthew Knies, the three fights from defenders Mark Giordano, Justin Holl and Luke Schenn, the record tying night from Morgan Rielly and what the Leafs can expect from an experienced disciplined Tampa Bay Lightning team in game three on Saturday night. Plus the guys provide ...
Apr 21, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs game one loss to Tampa Bay in the first round of the playoffs. The guys discuss Ilya Samsonov's struggle in net, the poor performances of the bottom six forward group, the play of Giordano, Holl, Brodie and McCabe on the blue-line which seemed out of sorts and where Matthew Knies will draw into the lineup after Michael Bunting's hit on Erik Černák will surely see the Leafs forward suspended ahead of game two on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Apr 19, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James welcome former NHL'er and current TSN and TSN 1050 Toronto Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado, to help preview the Maple Leafs playoff series vs the Tampa Bay Lightning. The guys discuss line combinations, defence pairings, goaltending, the coaching of Sheldon Keefe and what player they are looking at to take their game to the next level. Plus Jonas and James take your questions in another edition of the pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs recent success, with Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews stepping up as the regular season winds down, Ilya Samsonov getting some rest ahead of the playoffs in favour of Matt Murray, how the Leafs will use Ryan O'Reilly and how well Jake McCabe has fit in with the team since he was acquired from Chicago. The guys welcome Josh Kloke who provides the 411 on the Maple Leafs top prospect Matthew Knies. Knies, a Hobey Baker finalist, signed an NHL contract on Sund...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James stick tap Auston Matthews heater, and how well he is gelling with line-mate Mitch Marner, just in time for the playoffs. The guys discuss the second line, focusing on William Nylander and Michael Bunting who have struggled in the month of March, who the Leafs will give the nod to in net in game one of the playoffs and how the defensive pairings are beginning to shape up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James return with an all new Leaf Report where the boys discuss the recent play of the team, the play of Matt Murray and how the Leaf plan to use him and Ilya Samsonov as the playoffs approach. Plus the guys talk about Auston Matthews hand injury and his play of late, how Sheldon Keefe will handle the defensive pairings and how the Leaf will use Matthew Knies, if and when the US college hockey star signs with Toronto. Get up to 20 free meals with purchase plus free shipping on your fir...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Former Maple Leaf Jeff O'Neill, from Hayes, Noodles and the O-Dog on TSN 1050 joins Jonas and James on the latest Leaf Report. O-Dog, the star of the NHL trade deadline on TSN, discusses the Maple Leafs moves at the deadline, how the team shapes up leading into the playoffs and Jeff, Jonas and Mirtle take your questions on the pod-bag. Go to Indochino.com and use code AthleticNHL to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James recap the 2023 NHL trade deadline and the multiple moves that the Maple Leafs made leading up to March 3rd. The guys discuss the departure of Rasmus Sandin and Pierre Engval and the new additions Erik Gustafsson and Luke Schenn, who landed with Toronto this week, after Ryan O'Reilly, Noel Acciari, Sam Lafferty and Jake McCabe had previously joined the team in February. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 04, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James who are on the road in Seattle with the Maple Leafs, breakdown Toronto's latest deadline deal, which sees the buds acquire defenceman Jake McCabe and forward Sam Lafferty from Chicago. The guys discuss where the new players will draw into the Leafs lineup, what moves if any are left to be made and what the status of injured goalie Matt Murray and his huge cap hit is, with the deadline approaching fast. Plus the guys take your questions from the App and via twitter, in a spirited ...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James dissect the Maple Leafs big trade which saw them acquire Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari late Friday night. The guys discuss the impact of adding these players ahead of the playoffs, John Tavares' move to the wing, what line they see O'Reilly on long term and if the Leafs have anything left to deal ahead of the March 3rd trade deadline. Get up to 20 free meals with purchase plus free shipping on your first box at hellofresh.ca/Leaf20 with code Leaf20 Take advantage of MANSCAPED®’s...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Elliotte Friedman from Hockey Night in Canada and 32 Thoughts joins Jonas and Mirtle, 16 days ahead of the deadline to discuss the Maple Leafs wants and needs leading up to March 3rd. Plus the guys critique the play of possible Leaf targets Patrick Kane, Timo Meier, Vlad Gavrikov, Ivan Barbashev, Ryan O'Reilly, Luke Schenn and Tyler Bertuzzi ahead of another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-Bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast With the Maple Leafs unofficial second half of the season ready to kick off on Friday night in Columbus, Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs salary cap and how it can be massaged for the buds to afford both a high end forward and defenceman. The guys debate the merits of dealing their first round pick or top prospect Matthew Knies, and they compare the NBA's trade deadline to the NHL's before dipping into a hefty Leaf Report Pod-bag, ahead of back to backs vs lowly Columbus, this weekend. Ge...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Transcript available on Metacast TSN's Mark Masters joins Jonas and Mirtle to discuss the unofficial first half of the Maple Leafs season. The guys touch on the big picture issues surrounding the team, and if they should make it a priority to improve the goaltending, defence, and top and bottom 6 forwards. The guys look at some of the more attractive players available, including defenders Jake McCabe and Vladislav Gavrikov, and on the forward end, Tyler Bertuzzi, Ryan O'Reilly, Timo Meier and Travis Konecny and they wonder if t...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James take a look at the available defencemen that the Maple Leafs should target ahead of the trade deadline. The guys discuss the development of Timothy Liljegren and goalie Ilya Samsonov seizing his moment. The boys also talk about Sheldon Keefe's decision to reunite Auston Matthews with Mitch Marner and the pairing of William Nylander and John Taveres, ahead of another edition of the Leaf Report Podbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James take a look at possible forward trade candidates for the Maple Leafs including Ryan O'Reilly, Bo Horvat and Max Domi. The guys discuss William Nylander's resurgence, how the team is stronger with Matthews and Nylander together and Tavares and Marner paired up, the injury to Nick Robertson and Bobby McMann's solid play in limited time for the big club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James discuss Mitch Marner being named to the NHL all-star game and that William Nylander should be the next Leaf named to that squad, not Auston Matthews. With Matthews missing practice on Tuesday, they wonder if the star forward is again playing hurt. The guys praise Calle Järnkrok's goal scoring surge on the second line and we welcome Cam Charron, freelance contributor to The Athletic's NHL coverage. Cam worked in the Maple Leafs front office for eight years as a hockey research ana...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast On the first new Leaf Report of the new year, Jonas and James talk about the up and down play of the Maple Leafs of late, Auston Matthews becoming the fastest Leaf to record 500 career points, Michael Bunting's red hot roll of late, William Nylander's dominant season Sheldon Keefe's decision to start the third line in overtime and the recent struggles of Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov in goal. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Right now, y...
Jan 04, 2023•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast On the final Leaf Report of 2022, Jonas and James look back on the recent play of the Maple Leafs including a solid effort in a 4-1 win over Tampa on Tuesday. The guys address the trade of Denis Malgin to Colorado for Dryden Hunt, the return of Calle Järnkrok and if Toronto should be in the market for a defender or a top 6 forward before the deadline. Plus the guys discuss how Conor Timmins has fit in, the rejuvenated Pierre Engvall, Alex Kerfoot and David Kampf line and we look ahead to home he...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James discuss the red hot Maple Leafs who have gone 13-1-4 in their past 18 games, led by Mitch Marner's 21 game point streak, the goaltending duo of Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov, the unsung heroes of the Maple Leafs defence, the injury to Nick Robertson, Pierre Engvall's date with player safety and the return of TJ Brodie to the Leafs blue line, all ahead of the Leaf Report pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James take a look back on a very successful month for the Maple Leafs in which they went 11-1-3 led by Mitch Marner who tied a club record scoring a point in 18 straight games. The guys discuss the goalies, the defensive play, Auston Matthews quietly effective season and when new acquisition Conor Timmins might draw into the lineup, ahead of an extended edition of the Leaf Report pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast As the Maple Leafs reach the twenty game mark on the season, Jonas and James discuss the teams struggles in overtime, the Morgan Rielly injury which could keep the Leafs best defender on the sidelines along with TJ Brodie and Jake Muzzin and Auston Matthews ice time. Plus the boys discuss Nick Robertson's continued banishment to the press box, John Tavares' effectiveness on the Powerplay and the Jonas and Mirtle take your questions in another edition of the pod-bag ahead of games vs New Jersey, ...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast As Hall of Fame weekend wraps up, Jonas and James stick tap Börje Salming and the Maple Leafs for honouring the franchises best defencemen of all time. The guys discuss the decision to split up Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner and how Erik Källgren fared, getting back to back starts against Pittsburgh and Vancouver. Plus the guys analyze the play of newcomers Calle Järnkrok and Zach Aston-Reese, the debut of Jordie Benn on the blue-line, and provide an update on TJ Brodie ahead of the Leafs road...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast On the heels of a triumphant weekend for the Maple Leafs, Jonas and James look back on a couple of statement games against Boston and Carolina on Saturday and Sunday. The guys praise the return of Timothy Liljegren, the surprising decision to waive Nicolas Aubé-Kubel, the successful pairing of TJ Brodie and Justin Holl on the second unit and the lack of goaltending depth in the organization after the injury to Ilya Samsonov and the signing of Keith Petruzzelli. Plus the guys take your questions ...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast On all Hallows' eve, Jonas and James recap the nightmarish five game road trip which saw the Maple Leafs go 1-2-2, including Sunday night and another third period collapse, this time against the bottom feeding Anaheim Ducks. The guys discuss coach Sheldon Keefe's decision to bench Mitch Marner for a couple of shifts, the relationship between the star player and the coach, the brutal defensive play from the Maple Leafs, how the lineup changes worked out for the team on the weekend, and the roster...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James discuss the struggles of the Maple Leafs number one forward unit, the ineffectiveness of the third and fourth lines, Justin Holl and the defence deficiency and on the plus side, the strong start to the season from Captain John Tavares and William Nylander. Plus the guys critique the play of goalie Ilya Samsonov so far, and they provide an update on the potential season ending injury to Jake Muzzin, ahead of another edition of the Leaf Report pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choi...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James take a look back on the disappointing effort against Arizona on Monday night, the controversial hand pass call and the continuing search for a solution to the Maple Leafs second line, defensive pairings and goaltending issues. The guys also discuss the injuries to Matt Murray and Jake Muzzin and the subsequent call-ups Victor Mete, Nick Robertson and Wayne Simmonds and how and when they might be inserted into the lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Oct 19, 2022•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James get together for an in-person recording of the Leaf Report, fresh off the Maple Leafs home opening win over Washington on Thursday night. The guys analyze the goaltending, the forward units, the defensive pairings, penalty kill and power-play and how the additions of Järnkrok, Aston-Reese, Aubé-Kube, Malgin, Murray and Samsonov have fit in so far, ahead of game three vs the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 14, 2022•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast On the eve of opening night in Montreal, Jonas and James breakdown the Maple Leafs 20 man roster, their cap limitations, saying goodbye to Wayne Simmonds and why Nick Robertson isn't on the opening night roster. The guys discuss new Maple Leafs Denis Malgin, Zach Aston-Reese, Nicolas Aubé-Kubel, Calle Järnkrok, Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov, the four dollars they have remaining on their cap and possibly opening up the season short-handed if Captain John Tavares is unable to play on Wednesday nig...
Oct 11, 2022•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James praise the training camp and pre-season for winger Nick Robertson and where he best fits in on the roster. The guys project how the rest of the team will shape up, they comment on the signing of Rasmus Sandin and look ahead to contract extensions for Auston Matthews and William Nylander, ahead of another edition of the Leaf Report pod-bag. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BKz27u Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jonas and James tackle a number of issues as training camp for the Maple Leafs is well underway. The boys take a closer look at Ilya Samsonov, Denis Malgin, Jordie Benn, Victor Mete, Calle Järnkrok, Adam Gaudette, Nick Robertson, Zach Aston-Reese and Nicolas Aube-Kubel have faired so far in camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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