The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

On a special Sunday edition of the Leaf Report, Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle breakdown the Maple Leafs uninspiring loss to the Boston Bruins in game four, the blowup on the bench involving Mitch Marner, William Nylander and Auston Matthews, the illness that Matthews is battling and if Tuesday night might be the final game for Marner in a Maple Leafs uniform. The guys try to find a solution to the Leafs struggling power-play and penalty kill, wonder if Joseph Woll will get the start in goal in game five and compare the job Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery is doing, as opposed to the Leafs Sheldon Keefe, with yet another season for the Maple Leafs on the line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs game two win over Boston, and the dominant performance from star centre Auston Matthews and the overall effort of the first line. The guys praise the surprising contributions of the 4th line, the need to stay out of the box, and to be more disciplined, Sheldon Keefe sticking with the same lineup after a terrible effort in game one, Ilya Samsonov's better performance in game 2, specialty team concerns, how to get Mitch Marner on track, and they provide an update on William Nylander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James look back on the regular season of the Maple Leafs, led by the historic season by Auston Matthews and his 69 goals. The boys turn the page on the regular season and look ahead to the first round series with arch nemesis, the Boston Bruins and discuss some of the biggest question marks coming into the series including the goaltending, what six defenders will draw in, who will win the specialty teams battle and if the core four can finally overcome their Bruin demons? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James marvel at the scoring prowess of Auston Matthews and if the Maple Leafs should rest him in the final game if he hasn't reached the 70 goal mark? The guys take a look at the defensive pairings, wondering if Ilya Lyubushkin and Timothy Liljegren will draw into the Leafs top 6 when the playoffs start, the resurgent TJ Brodie a tired William Nylander who has slowed down of late and who of Nick Robertson, Ryan Reaves, Connor Dewar and Pontus Holmberg will be the odd man out with a healthy Leaf lineup ready to begin the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs games this week vs the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, Auston Matthews quest to reach the 70 goal plateau and if the 70 goal benchmark is more impressive than 100 assists in a season. The guys tackle five questions ahead of game one of the playoffs, including should TJ Brodie play, has Ryan Reaves done enough to draw in, will Max Domi be the third line centre, who will skate with Matthews and what has Sheldon Keefe more concerned, the penalty kill or the powerplay? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss Sheldon Keefe's tough love for the Maple Leafs after a disappointing effort vs the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night, including calling out his veterans, most notably Captain John Tavares. The guys talk about the rash of injuries to the team including Mitch Marner, Ilya Samsonov, Calle Järnkrok, Joel Edmundson, Mark Giordano and Morgan Rielly. The guys talk about who should get the next two starts in goal for the Leafs vs Washington and Buffalo, and where they would slot T.J. Brodie moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs inability to hold leads, the penalty kill and injuries to Mitch Marner and Calle Järnkrok. They critique how the newly acquired Joel Edmundson, Connor Dewar and Ilya Lyubushkin have fared since joining the Maple Leafs. Plus they take a look at Auston Matthews scoring slump, the juggling of the forward lines and they stick tap Bobby McMann who signed a two year contract extension.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs trade deadline, with Brad Treliving acquiring Joel Edmundson on Thursday and Ilya Lyubushkin the week before to bolster the blue line, and Connor Dewar as a depth forward who should help on the penalty kill, and prospect Cade Webber, as the Leafs roster is now set for the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Athletic and TSN hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Jonas and James, four days ahead of the NHL's trade deadline to discuss how active he thinks Brad Treliving and the Maple Leafs will be this week, leading up to the Friday at 3pm ET deadline. CJ shares his thoughts on who the Leafs might move, who they might be looking at to acquire and the lack of assets the team has to deal, including draft picks already dealt in previous deadlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a bonus edition of the Leaf Report, Jonas and James grade the trade, as the Maple Leafs reacquire defenceman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks, how 'Boosh' will fit in on the Maple Leafs blue-line and if General Manager Brad Treliving has another trade up his sleeve ahead of the deadline on March 8th. Plus the guys discuss the imminent return of Calle Jarnkrok and the team carrying three goalies on the roster, for now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas welcomes Mark Masters from TSN and Joshua Kloke from the Athletic on this roundtable edition of The Leaf Report. The guys dive deep into the Maple Leafs goaltending, with the team carrying three goaltenders on the roster, to the Maple Leafs left handed shot defence core and the improvement on forward depth over the past month, providing support for Mitch Marner, William Nylander and Auston Matthews.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas asks James if he thinks Auston Matthews will score 70 plus goals this season, if Tyler Bertuzzi's nightmare season will be saved with a solid playoff performance and if General Manager Brad Treliving will surrender a first round pick leading up to the deadline to help strengthen the Maple Leafs roster, heading into the playoffs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James provide their thoughts on the five game suspension to Morgan Rielly, how the Leafs handled his absence in the win over St. Louis and the night to remember for Bobby McMann as the shorthanded Leafs beat up on the Blues. The guys discuss Tyler Bertuzzi's scoring drought, plans for the goaltending moving forward and the latest trade rumours involving the maple leafs with 23 days until the trade deadline.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James provide reasons for why the Maple Leafs should be buyers, not sellers or standing pat at the NHL trade deadline, they look back on the loss and win this week vs the Islanders and Stars, the continued lack of secondary scoring depth on this team and if Sheldon Keefe has reached his expiry date and if the Maple Leafs need a new voice behind the bench, before an extended edition of the Leaf Report Pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James dissect the Maple Leafs season at the All-Star break, including the number of players who have taken a step back from their performance from the season before. The guys discuss Ilya Samsonov's return to grace, if a three goalie system can work for this team, William Nylander's play since the contract extension, what the team should do with Nick Robertson, Ryan Reaves and Bobby McMann and the job that GM Brad Treliving has done in his first year guiding the Maple Leafs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TSN hockey analyst and former NHL defencemen Frank Corrado joins Jonas and James on this week's Leaf Report. The guys discuss the Maple Leafs recently wrapped Western Road Trip, Ilya Samsonov's big win Sunday night over Seattle, the Leafs team defence which has struggled this season, and if the Maple Leafs should be buyers this season at the NHL trade deadline? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs latest third period collapse and loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the recent slide which began with an OT loss to the Islanders 4 games ago, the lack of offence, the inability to hold a lead and the roster issues that this team has with slumps dominating the play of John Tavares, William Nylander, Matthew Knies, Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi. Plus the guys discuss Sheldon Keefe's job security and take your questions in a spirited edition of the Leaf Report pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James dissect the Maple Leafs 8 year extension for William Nylander, if he can keep his career year scoring pace up, and why the Leafs have continued to overpay for their home grown stars. The guys discuss Martin Jones improbable elevation to Leaf number one goalie, provide an update on injured goaltender Joseph Woll and they wonder if the current plan for Ilya Samsonov, is the correct one for the embattled goalie.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the first Leaf Report of 2024, Jonas and James look back on a busy couple of weeks for the Maple Leafs over the Christmas break with Auston Matthews, the Leafs All-Star representative continuing to score at will, William Nylander's contract negotiations reportedly getting close to being done and Ilya Samsonov's struggles between the pipes and his subsequent move to the minors after being waived by the team. Plus the guys look back on the Leafs mini two game win streak to start the new year through California, with a date with the San Jose Sharks next on the list, on Saturday night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the final episode of the Leaf Report in 2023, Jonas and James review the performance of the players three months into the 23/24 season, they look back on the calendar year that was for the Leafs and look ahead to what is in store for Toronto's hockey team in 2024. Plus they answer your questions in the pod-bag, with the Maple Leafs holding steady in the top 10 of the NHL this season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James dissect the Maple Leafs 9-1-4 record in the past 14 games and how that record is deceiving for the inconsistent Leafs this season. The guys continue to marvel at Auston Matthews, who has continued to score at a torrid pace, what the Leafs should do with struggling goalie Ilya Samsonov, why isn't John Tavares getting overtime shifts, how the injury to Ryan Reaves could help the team in the long run and does anyone care about the return of Kyle Dubas, Saturday night, as the GM of the Pittsburgh Penguins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs impressive game vs the Bruins which ultimately saw the blue and white lose to Boston on Saturday night, The duo asks, is it real or not, pertaining to Auston Matthews return to MVP form, if the solid play from depth defenders William Lagesson and Simon Benoit is sustainable, can Joseph Woll continue to be the #1 goalie, is Max Domi a long-term solution at third line centre and Jonas and James address the trade rumours involving Chris Tanev, and the Leafs missing out on Nikita Zadarov. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James take stock of the Maple Leafs at the quarter mark of the season, discussing the middle of the road overall effort from a team that is supposed to be a Stanley Cup contender. They take a look at the long term injury to John Klingberg, and available replacements for him, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews struggles and if the pair should be split up with Marner being placed on the third line and they answer your questions in another edition of the pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James is joined by Chris Johnston on a Jonas-less edition of the Leaf Report to recap the Maple Leafs successful Global Series, which saw the Leafs sweep the two game series against Detroit and Minnesota. The guys discuss William Nylander's superb week in Sweden, Auston Matthews suggestion that a Global Series take place in Mexico City and what the future holds for Ryan Reaves and John Klingberg in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas Siegel in Stockholm and James Mirtle back home in Toronto, preview the Maple Leafs two game in Sweden vs the Detroit Red Wings and the Minnesota Wild. The guys discuss William Nylander's red hot start to the season, Nikita Zadorov's request to be traded to the Leafs, John Klingberg's improvement vs Vancouver, the Domi line's added offence and how much better the fourth line has looked with Ryan Reaves in the press box.  Plus Joshua Kloke, who is also in Sweden on the Global Series trip stops by to talk about legendary Leafs scout Thommie Bergman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss Matthew Knies fitting into the first line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, how Max Domi fared at centre ice vs Tampa, Tyler Bertuzzi and John Klingberg's continued struggles. how Simon Benoit and Willam Lagesson have looked on the blue line and Sheldon Keefe's decision to bench Ryan Reaves for the second half of the game vs the Lightning and how Reaves should probably get used to that, moving forward in close games.  Check out DUER’s flagship stores in Toronto, Mississauga, Calgary or Vancouver, or shop online at duer.ca/leaf. Right now, our listeners can get 15% off when you go to Duer.CA/leaf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Halloween edition of the Leaf Report, Jonas and James play True, False or TBD. They discuss the ceiling for William Nylander this season, if the top line perhaps needs to be broken up, if Joe Woll has replaced Ilya Samsonov as the true number one goalie, if the team has issues on the penalty kill and a lot more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James take a look back on the Maple Leafs best effort of the season, vs Tampa on the weekend. The guys discuss mixing up the forward units, Joe Woll getting the nod vs Washington and Ilya Samsonov getting extra work on ice and at the white board in practice, Matthews and Marner leading the NHL in time on ice, how much longer will Fraser Minten stay with the big club, and could Nick Robertson be the next forward called up by the Leafs? Check out DUER’s flagship stores in Toronto, Mississauga, Calgary or Vancouver, or shop online at duer.ca/leaf. Right now, our listeners can get 15% off when you go to Duer.CA/leaf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James welcome The Athletic's newest teammate, NHL insider Chris Johnston. The guys breakdown the Maple Leafs first three games, including a disappointing 4-1 home ice loss to Chicago on Monday night. The trio critique the strong play of Auston Matthews and William Nylander, the progression of rookies Fraser Minton, Matthew Knies and Joseph Woll, the lack of secondary offence, overall team defence struggles and the five game road trip which begins on Thursday in Florida.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Thanksgiving episode of The Leaf Report, Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle discuss the Leafs talk of training camp, former 2nd round pick Fraser Minton making the opening night roster, the trading of Sam Lafferty, the imminent signing of Noah Gregor to a contract and how the team will deploy William Nylander in his contract year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Maple Leafs training camp enters week two, Jonas and James discuss where the Leafs are as a team defensively, Timothy Liljegren and Matthew Knies who are poised to breakout this season and William Nylander's progress at the centre ice position. The guys breakdown the Maple Leafs cap situation and injuries to Calle Jarnkrok and Conor Timmins which might factor in Nick Robertson, Noah Gregor, Martin Jones, and Dylan Gambrell aiming to make this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With training camp in full swing, Jonas and James discuss some of the more pertinent storylines including the performance thus far of Maple Leafs first round pick Easton Cowan, how William Nylander has faired at centre, Auston Matthews on the penalty kill and John Klingberg replacing Morgan Rielly on the first power-play unit ahead of an extended training camp pod-bag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James welcome their friend and colleague Chris Johnston from TSN and SDPNSports to talk about the beginning of another training camp for the Maple Leafs, including the team running everyone back for another shot at a deep run in the playoffs, Ryan Reaves roll with the club, William Nylander's contract and Auston Matthews looking to bounce back this season. Plus Jonas and James address Mike Babcock's NHL legacy and they answer your questions in another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-Bag. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ATHLETIC NHL'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL AT youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Get a new subscription to the Athletic for $/1 per month for 12 months when you visit theathletic.com/LeafReport. Trust me, you haven’t felt comfort until you have your own pair of DUERs! Check out DUER’s flagship stores in Toronto, Mississauga, Calgary or Vancouver, or shop online at duer.ca. We've arranged something special with DUER just for our listeners - 15% site wide when you use our promo code LEAF https://duer.ca/discount/LEAF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the second episode of the new season of the Leaf Report, Jonas and James discuss the most important question for seven Maple Leafs including if Auston Matthews can return to Hart Trophy form, is Timothy Liljegren ready for top four minutes, and what kind of role and impact will new Maple Leafs Tyler Bertuzzi and John Klingberg bring to the team? Plus the boys open up the pod-bag and answer your questions, with the Leafs one week away from the start of training camp. SUBSCRIBE TO THE ATHLETIC NHL'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL AT youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Get a new subscription to the Athletic for $/1 per month for 12 months when you visit theathletic.com/LeafReport. Trust me, you haven’t felt comfort until you have your own pair of DUERs! Check out DUER’s flagship stores in Toronto, Mississauga, Calgary or Vancouver, or shop online at duer.ca. We've arranged something special with DUER just for our listeners - 15% site wide when you use our promo code LEAF https://duer.ca/discount/LEAF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James return with the first episode of the new season of the Leaf Report. The guys discuss the contract extension for Auston Matthews, Ilya Samsonov's one year arbitration contract, William Nylander's desire to stay with the Maple Leafs and the extension for Sheldon Keefe and the new additions to his coaching staff. Plus Jonas and James dive deep into the LTIR for Matt Murray, Martin Jones signing with Toronto and they pay tribute to former first rounder Rodion Amirov who tragically passed away at the age of 21 after a battle with brain cancer ahead of answering your questions in the Leaf Report pod-bag. Trust me, you haven’t felt comfort until you have your own pair of DUERs! Check out DUER’s flagship stores in Toronto, Mississauga, Calgary or Vancouver, or shop online at duer.ca. We've arranged something special with DUER just for our listeners - 15% site wide when you use our promo code LEAF https://duer.ca/discount/LEAF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs flurry of activity during free agency, critiquing the team adding Ryan Reaves, Max Domi, John Klingberg and Tyler Bertuzzi and if this team is better then the one that got eliminated by Florida in this past seasons second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.  The guys provide an update on the contract extensions for Auston Matthews and William Nylander, and if Matt Murray will be traded or bought out ahead of James and Jonas recapping the Leafs at the 2023 NHL draft from Nashville.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Hayes, the host of Overdrive on TSN 1050 Toronto joins Jonas and James to talk about the reports that Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving will keep the core four intact and extend Sheldon Keefe. The guys discuss what changes they'd like to see the team make, how Toronto can generate more scoring, Auston Matthews and William Nylander's next contracts and how the Maple Leafs can continue to manage the salary cap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs hiring of Brad Treliving as the 18th General Manager in the history of Toronto's hockey team. The guys analyze Treliving's comments on Auston Matthews and the core four, Sheldon Keefe's status and the team roster at 'Tree's' media conference Thursday morning and the role that President Brendan Shanahan will continue to have on hockey decisions. Plus the guys touch on former General Manager Kyle Dubas who takes a new job with the Pittsburgh Penguins as president of hockey operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James welcome Chris Johnston and Down Goes Brown to provide their take on the bizarre press conference from Brendan Shanahan last week, why the relationship with Shanahan and Kyle Dubas fell apart, who the Leafs next General Manager might be, where Dubas may end up next in his hockey career and CJ's report that the core four has been told by Shanahan, that they aren't going anywhere. Plus CJ and DGB answer your questions in an extended edition of the Leaf Report podbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James breakdown the explosive, timeline outlining press conference held by Maple Leaf president Brendan Shanahan, announcing that the team had decided to move on from Kyle Dubas as the General Manager of Toronto's NHL team. The guys discuss Shanahan's comments about Kyle's longterm commitment to the Leafs, the offer increase from his agent, and Brendan's shift in thinking towards walking away from a new deal for Dubas. Plus Jonas and James look at some of the top contenders that could be considered as the new General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James breakdown the Maple Leafs season ending media availability and discuss the future of John Tavares, Auston Matthews, William Nylander and Mitch Marner with the Leafs. The guys wonder if Sheldon Keefe has any chance of returning, and if not him, who is available and would be impactful to coach the team? Plus, they take a look at the surprising comments from Kyle Dubas regarding his future as General Manager, and his willingness to move on from some of the core four of Tavares, Matthews, Marner and Nylander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James recap a disappointing end to the Maple Leafs season which saw the blue and white being eliminated in five games by the Florida Panthers. With the loss still raw for the players, coaching staff, management and their faithful fans, the boys discuss what to do with John Tavares, William Nylander, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews, four wonderfully talented players who at the end of the day, might not posses the playoff factor that this team sorely needs. Plus the guys take a look at head coach Sheldon Keefe, General Manager Kyle Dubas and President Brendan Shanahan, and what the future will be, and should be, with the Toronto Maple Leafs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James breakdown a disappointing game three overtime loss for the Maple Leafs in Florida on Sunday night which sees the blue and white on the brink of being swept out of the second round. The guys discuss the overall play of the 'core four' of Matthews, Marner, Nylander and Tavares who have failed to record a goal in this series, and who might just lack that extra gear to excel in the playoffs. Plus the boys talk about the injection of Justin Holl and Eric Gustafsson into the lineup, David Kampf and Sam Lafferty's positive play in game three, the injury to Ilya Samsonov, the performance of Joseph Woll in relief, and who of Woll, Samsonov or Matt Murray will start in game four on Wednesday night? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James dissect a frustrating 3-2 game two loss for the Maple Leafs at the hands of the Florida Panthers. The guys take a closer look at Ilya Samsonov being outplayed by Sergei Bobrovsky, the Matthew Knies injury, the Tavares line getting crushed territorially, the underlying numbers from William Nylander's game two performance, and the disciplined play from Michael Bunting. Jonas and James discuss what the Leafs need to work on, two days ahead of their biggest game of the season, Sunday night in Sunrise Florida and we take your questions in another edition of the Leaf Report playoff pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming off a game one 4-2 loss against Florida in the second round, Jonas and James take a look at what went right, what went wrong and what should be adjusted ahead of game two vs Florida on Thursday. The guys discuss perhaps sitting Mark Giordano or going with 11 forwards and 7 defenders in game two. Plus they stick tap Matthew Knies who battled, to record his first ever NHL goal, ahead of another edition of the Leaf Report playoff pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James take a look back on the Maple Leafs six game series win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, and how fitting that the 19 year curse was ended with Captain John Tavares scoring the overtime series winner, plus the boys highlight the Leafs best players in the series with the Bolts, led by Morgan Rielly, Auston Matthews, Luke Schenn and Ilya Samsonov, the lineup changes in game six which assisted in the win, and what the Leafs are in for, facing the Florida Panthers in the second round which begins in Toronto on Tuesday night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the heels of the game 5 loss, Jonas and James dissect the Leafs failure to close out the series with Tampa Bay, the nightmare game five for Justin Holl and Mark Giordano on defence, the third and fourth lines who struggled in game five, and how dangerous it is for the Leafs to give Andrei Vasilevskiy and Tampa the opportunity to get back in this series. The boys discuss if Holl will come out of the lineup? Who will Michael Bunting replace on the forward units, and where will he play? Is Jon Cooper out coaching Sheldon Keefe? Will Matthews, Marner, Nylander, Rielly and Tavares shake the choke moniker and find a way to advance to the 2nd round? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James revisit the Maple Leafs shocking come from behind 5-4 overtime victory in game four in Tampa Bay on Monday night. The guys discuss the changes the Leafs need to make tactically in game 5, what line formations they would like to see with Michael Bunting eligible to return from his three game suspension on Thursday night, and the fellas discuss how splitting up Matthews, Marner, Tavares and Nylander, was essential in the Leafs big win, and how that trend should continue to be the game plan Thursday night in game five. Plus the guys answer your questions from an on edge Leaf fanbase on a playoff edition of the Leaf Report pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James breakdown a critical game three for the Maple Leafs as they steal a win over the Lightning in Tampa Bay, in overtime. The guys praise the work done in game two by Ilya Samsonov, Ryan O'Reilly, Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies and Luke Schenn but lament the struggles of the majority of the team in game three. The boys bring up the concern of the play of the Leafs second and 4th lines, the defensive pairing of McCabe and Brodie which struggled in game three and what changes they would like to see ahead of game four in Tampa on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 their thoughts on the three game suspension to Michael Bunting ahead of another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-bag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 Sunday and is expected to play for the Leafs on their end of season road trip through Florida, Tampa Bay and New York.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 first box at hellofresh.com/leaf20 with code Leaf20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 edition of the Leaf Report podbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 best valued bundle and save 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NHL23 at Manscaped.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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. Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/NHL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the Leafs should give top prospect Matthew Knies a shot in the playoffs, ahead of another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 analyst and he takes your questions and discusses the growth of analytics in hockey and his time with the Leafs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, you can get a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for just $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Rocket Money Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/Athletic Athletic Greens  Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/nhl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 heavy schedule in January. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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, Minnesota and Pittsburgh this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 game on Tuesday in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 in the Leaf Report Pod-Bag ahead of the Leafs home game rematch vs Vegas on Tuesday night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 that General Manager Kyle Dubas has constructed for Keefe.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/adchoices

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

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

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

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

Chris Johnston joins James and Jonas to discuss the contract extension for Nathan MacKinnon and how it will affect Auston Matthews. CJ provides an update on the ongoing contract negotiations between the Leafs and Rasmus Sandin's camp, the injuries to Timothy Liljegren and Pierre Engvall and how it will affect the teams cap, and GM Kyle Dubas, without a contract for next season. Plus the guys answer your burning Maple Leaf questions in another edition of the Leaf Report pod-bag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the season premiere of the Leaf Report, Jonas and James tackle the nine biggest storylines ahead of Maple Leafs training camp, including the fourth line, the salary cap numbers crunch, who will skate with John Tavares, will Rasmus Sandin sign and and how the new goaltending tandem of Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov will work out. Plus, it's a jam packed pod-bag as James and Jonas take your questions as the new season of the Leaf Report officially kicks off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and Mirtle welcome Sean McIndoe, Down Goes Brown from the Athletic to the season finale of the Leaf Report. DGB, Mirtle and Jonas go down an awesome rabbit hole, looking back on past Maple Leaf front office failures and relating those nightmare stories to how the current front office has done this off-season. The guys discuss the goaltending duo of Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov, the possible offer sheet coming to Rasmus Sandin, the long term deal signed by depth player Calle Järnkrok and if Justin Holl and Alex Kerfoot will be in training camp with the Leafs, or traded before then to create cap space for Sandin's return. To wrap the season, the boys answer Leaf Report listeners questions in the final Pod-bag of the year. Fear not Leaf fans, if Toronto makes another substantial move this summer, we will fire up the podcast machine to keep you informed and entertained. Until then, have a safe and enjoyable summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs activity during free agency, acquiring Matt Murray via trade, and signing Ilya Samsonov, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Adam Gaudette, Victor Mete and Jordie Benn as free agents. Jonas and Mirtle debate if the Leafs are any better after these player acquisitions, the relationship between the Leafs and Rasmus Sandin, and we wrap the podcast with breaking news, as Calle Järnkrok signs a 4 year deal at 2.1 million per season with the Leafs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James look back on the 2022 NHL draft, discuss the trade of Petr Mrazek to Chicago and the Leafs being linked to Ottawa goalie Matt Murray. Mirtle and Jonas look at the future of Rasmus Sandin, Ondrej Kase and Pierre Engvall in Toronto and take a look at players who might be available ahead of the qualifying offer deadline on Monday afternoon ahead of a pre NHL free agent Leaf pod mailbag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James discuss the contract extension for blueliner Timothy Liljegren, what it means for Rasmus Sandin's contract negotiations, and weather Rasmus can adjust to the right side defence when he signs. The guys take a look at goaltending options including Marc-Andre Fleury, Ville Husso and Alexandar Georgiev, and Jonas and James stick tap Hart Trophy winner Auston Matthews and Stanley Cup champion Nazem Kadri. Josh Kloke stops by to help preview the NHL draft and who the Leafs might be gunning for with the 25th selection overall. Plus Mirtle and Jonas answer your questions in another edition of the Leaf Report Pod-Bag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James tackle the Maple Leafs most pressing off-season need: goaltending. The guys discuss what it would take to bring Jack Campbell back to the fold, and if not Soup, then who are the most realistic goaltending options for the Maple Leafs. The guys discuss the challenges of re-signing RFA's Pierre Engvall and Ondrej Kase and if the Leafs will end up unloading Petr Mrazek, with Chicago and Buffalo being the prime candidates to take on that contract and how Kyle Dubas will be hunting non tendered players again this off-season. Plus, we wrap this edition with the Pod-bag with Leaf fans curious as to what the players do in the off-season, Alex Kerfoot trade rumours and if Josh Ho-Sang will ever make the big team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James look back on Brendan Shanahan, Kyle Dubas and Sheldon Keefe's press conference after the Leafs were eliminated in seven games to Tampa Bay and take a look at some of the pressing concerns for the team this off-season including possibly moving John Tavares to the wing, re-signing Ilya Mikheyev, finding a right handed shot defender to play with Morgan Rielly, strengthening the fourth line, shoring up the goaltending and gaining much needed cap space. Plus the guys stick tap the team re-signing Mark Giordano to a team friendly deal and wonder what the future holds for Wayne Simmonds and Jason Spezza in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James take a look back on the Maple Leafs 2-1, game seven loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday night and the first round series with the defending Stanley Cup champions overall. The guys discuss the failure of the power-play which ultimately may have cost the Leafs the series, the officiating, which players the team needs to bring back, and which ones they might have to turn the page on, and why it isn't yet, time to blow up the core of this team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On the nine year anniversary of the Maple Leafs collapse in Boston in game 7, Jonas and James look back on the game 6 overtime loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday night. The guys praise Auston Matthews, John Tavares, William Nylander and Jack Campbell and the overall effort by the team. They discuss the glaring errors by Alex Kerfoot and Ilya Mikheyev and the penalty trouble that the team got into in the third, ahead of another playoff edition of the Maple Leafs pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James praise the work of John Tavares, William Nylander, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews as the Maple Leafs win the pivotal game 5 vs the Lighting, setting up an elimination game 6 on Thursday night in Tampa Bay. The guys look at Jack Campbell's bounce back game, the positive contributions from Justin Holl and Mark Giordano and that inspirational intermission speech from Jason Spezza ahead of another edition of the playoff pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James sift through a listless effort by the Maple Leafs in the game four, 7-3 loss to Tampa Bay. The guys dissect the play of Captain John Tavares and his line, Auston Matthews line, Jack Campbell's effort and the guys try to figure out defensive pairings that might work for coach Sheldon Keefe, ahead of game five. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James breakdown the game three win by the Maple Leafs on a special Saturday playoff edition of the Leaf Report. The guys praise the play of Jack Campbell and David Kampf and the evolution of Pierre Engvall and Ilya Mikheyev and discuss the changes that Sheldoin Keefe made to the Leafs lineup in game three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James recap a disappointing game two for the Maple Leafs which sees their series with Tampa Bay tied at a game a piece. The guys discuss too many penalties, special team struggles, a cold John Tavares and a fourth line that continues to hamper Toronto. Jonas and Mirtle praise the work of Matthews and Marner and look ahead to what changes the Leafs should make to the lineup for game three on Friday, May 6th.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James break apart the Maple Leafs 5-0 win over defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay on night one of the NHL playoffs. The guys discuss the penalty kill on the five minute major to Kyle Clifford, the crowd factor, Mitch Marner's overall performance, David Kampf's contributions and Auston Matthews and Jack Campbell playing huge rolls in the Leafs win. Plus the guys look ahead to game two and what the Leafs can expect from a motivated Tampa lineup and they take your questions in a playoff edition of the Leaf Report pod-bag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle host a live Leaf Report and welcome you to the show, taking your questions ahead of the playoffs for the Maple Leafs. Originally recorded at 3pm ET on Thursday, April 28th, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James dissect the Maple Leafs three game road swing which included the beat down in Tampa Bay, the bounce back loss in OT to Florida and an ordinary performance in a shootout win vs Washington on Sunday night.  The guys talk about Jack Campbell's resurgence, load management for John Tavares and Timothy Liljegren, Jake Muzzin's injury, Ilya Mikheyev fantastic season which will have him ringing the bell in free agency and how the injuries to Ondrej Kase and Michael Bunting are exposing the Maple Leafs depth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonas and James return with a new Leaf Report on the heels of the Leafs win over Philadelphia on Tuesday Night. The guys discuss who the 2nd place Maple Leafs match up against best, the Tampa Bay Lightning or Boston Bruins in round one of the Stanley Cup playoffs.  Jonas and Mirtle play a Siegel copyrighted game, 'Concerned or Not Concerned', where we discuss Auston Matthews mysterious injury, the recent power-play struggles, and injuries to Muzzin, Kase, Sandin and Mrazek. Plus the guys look at the new look Maple Leaf lines, and if Sheldon Keefe will stick to these matchups headed into a first round series vs Boston or Tampa Bay, Alex Kerfoot's quietly good season and Pierre Engvall turning into a legitimate top nine forward in the NHL.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices