Show overview
The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs has been publishing since 2015, and across the 11 years since has built a catalogue of 434 episodes. That works out to roughly 360 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 40 min and 1h — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. Roughly 30% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed earlier today, with 20 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 59 episodes published. Published by The Athletic.
From the publisher
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
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Inside the Maple Leafs stunning fall from grace
Why is Craig Berube still coaching the Maple Leafs?
With the Leafs officially eliminated from the playoffs after nine straight playoff seasons, Jonas and James discuss why the Maple Leafs have held on to Craig Berube with Peter Deboer coming off the board, being hired by the New York Islanders this past weekend. Plus the guys talk about Florida Panthers assistant General Manager Sunny Mehta, one of the names the Leafs are interested in as the next hockey operations leader for Toronto's hockey team.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Keith Pelley in over his head as President of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment?
Brad Treliving lasted less than three seasons as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Monday night, before the Leafs game in Anaheim vs the Ducks, the hockey club announced Treliving's firing after a nightmare season which saw the end of a nine year playoff streak for Toronto. Jonas and James provide reaction from Tuesday's press conference involving MLSE president Keith Pelley, who should be considered to be the next leader of the Maple Leafs, what the rest of the management structure should look like and the guys take a look at Treliving's tenure as the Maple Leafs general manage before answering your questions in the Leaf Report pod-bag..Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shades of the 14/15 season for the Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs chances have landing a top five pick are growing with each loss. Jonas and James get into that, they debate Craig Berube's usage of the roster, how much of this current team should even come back, Morgan Rielly fighting against the Islanders and the forced toughness debate and the rematch with Anaheim, coming up next week.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MIrtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What is Auston Matthews long-term future with the Maple Leafs?
With the season ending injury to Auston Matthews still dominating the news, Jonas and James discuss the job of NHL player safety, and how it needs to be improved. They dissect the lack of response and team toughness from the Maple Leafs, and if Auston Matthews has played his last game for the Leafs? Plus, the boys talk about the team needing a new leader with a definitive plan, the suddenly hot Leafs, possibly playing themselves out of a top 5 pick and who exactly Bo Groulx is?Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How low can the 'stuck in the mud' Maple Leafs go?
The Maple Leafs are riding an 8 game losing streak with no end in sight. Jonas and James discuss if the team should fire Craig Berube now, or wait till the end of the season, if we should expect to see anymore callups from the Marlies, if there is a way Brad Treliving returns as General Manager next season, Easton Cowan's usage, Auston Matthews 12 game goalless streak and how realistinc the Leafs race to the bottom of the standings is and why finishing 5th last, might not be the best for the franchise.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Middling trade deadline for the Leafs magnifies a season failure
With the 2026 trade deadline in the rearview mirror, Jonas and James analyze the Maple Leafs three transactions, sending Nicolas Roy to Colorado for a 1st and 5th round pick, Bobby McMann returning a 2nd and 4th round pick from Seattle, and getting a conditional 3rd round pick from Los Angeles for Scott Laughton. The guys discuss the players that didn't move, Brad Treliving's post trade comments, and how Craig Berube should approach the final 19 games of the 25/26 Maple Leafs season.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is this a make or break trade deadline for the Leafs?
With the NHL's trade deadline four days away, and the Maple Leafs clearly not a playoff team, Jonas and James welcome NHL Insider Chris Johnston to discuss the latest on the trade front for the Leafs, what Brad Treliving's approach will be in restocking the Leafs prospect cupboard and Jonas and James discuss Craig Berube's failure to adjust his coaching plan for the roster that he has to work with.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleWith: Chris JohnstonProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Auston Matthews is an Olympic Champion
The 12 year wait for the NHL to participate at the Winter Olympics was worth it. The Milan games was a tournament for the ages with Jonas and James looking back on the two week event, they critique the performance of Gold Medalist Auston Matthews and how William Nylander and Oliver Ekman-Larsson looked for Team Sweden. Plus the boys break down the Leafs upcoming schedule leading up to the trade deadline and provide an injury update on Dakota Joshua and Chris Tanev.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will the Maple Leafs be aggressive leading up to the deadline?
The Maple Leafs, who collected 6 of a possible 8 points on their four game road trip are at a crossroads. Should they try to stay in the race, or sell for a quick reboot to ultimately strengthen the franchise for years to come? Jonas and James debate this important issue and look at the development of Easton Cowan, how the Leafs have fared without Morgan Rielly.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is the Maple Leaf season beyond repair?
After a lousy weekend in Toronto where the Maple Leafs lost on home ice to Vegas and Colorado, the Leafs, losers of 6 of their past 7 games see their playoff chances dip even further. Jonas and James wonder if there is anything Craig Berube and Brad Treliving can do, they discuss Auston Matthews off ice performance vs the Golden Knights and they address 'bird-gate', courtesy of William Nylander.Hosts: Jones Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domethttp://theathletic.com/survey26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Toronto braces for the return of Mitch Marner
It's safe to say that the Maple Leafs most recent hot streak is a thing of the past. James welcomes Sean McIndoe to discuss the Leafs latest tailspin with home ice losses to Minnesota and Detroit, after a 2-1-1 road trip. The guys talk about the Leafs current chances of making the playoffs, injuries to Brandon Carlo and Oliver Ekman-Larsson on the blueline and how former Maple Leaf Mitch Marner will be received when the Vegas Golden Knights play in Toronto, on Friday night.Host: James MirtleWith: Sean McIndoeProducer: Jeff DometTake our listener survey: http://theathletic.com/survey26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maple Leafs in desperate need of a number one defenseman
Jonas and James look back on a poor effort by the Maple Leafs vs Minnesota, as they returned home from a five game road trip. The guys discuss the challenging upcoming schedule including games vs Detroit, Vegas, Carolina and Buffalo. They talk about the Leafs need for a number one defensemen, and if Dougie Hamilton could be the solution, and they provide an injury update on Anthony Stolarz and William Nylander.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff DometTake our listener survey: http://theathletic.com/survey26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Leafs loss in Utah doesn't overshadow their improved play
Coming off a predictable loss in Utah for an exhausted Maple Leaf team, Jonas and James praise the game of the year for the buds, beating the NHL's best, the Colorado Avalanche, in Denver on Monday night. They discuss the highs and lows from their 8-0-2 run, the special teams improvement, how hot they have to remain to qualify for the playoffs and if they should make a trade, or stand pat, as they prepare for their first ever game against Mitch Marner, Thursday night in Vegas.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Likeable Laughton and his Maple Leafs are brimming with confidence
With the Maple Leafs on a 6-0-2 run, James welcomes former Maple Leaf Carlo Colaiacovo, the host of TSN 1050's First Up to discuss the Leafs hot streak, Scott Laughton's all timer performance vs his former team in Philadelphia, Dennis Hildeby, Nick Robertson and Troy Stecher being pleasant surprises for the Leafs this season and how badly the team needs to trade for another defenceman. Plus, Mirtle answers your questions in the Leaf Report pod-bag.Host: James MirtleWith: Carlo ColaiacovoProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Auston Matthews makes history & Maple Leafs at the half
Jonas and James return with the first new Leaf Report of 2026 and discuss Auston Matthews historic achievement, passing Mats Sundin for the most goals scored in Maple Leaf history. The guys discuss the Leafs 4-0-2 run, their chances of making the playoffs, the improved power-play, overtime ice time, the poor play of Morgan Rielly, yet another injury to Chris Tanev, and if they need to trade for a defenceman.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.