The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

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Jonas and James return with a new Leaf Report and discuss the obstacles that the NHL must overcome to pull off the return to play plan later this Summer. They discuss the 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, and where the Hall selection committee excelled and maybe missed the mark this year. The guys also look at some former Leafs that might get the call, and what current Leafs might get the call once their careers wrap up.Plus, with the Pandemic effecting the finances of the NHL, cap management might see the Leafs dealing one of John Tavares, William Nylander, Auston Matthews or Mitch Marner in the coming years? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James offer their thoughts on the recent protests worldwide following the death of George Floyd, and how it's ignited the conversation about racism in hockey and society. The guys discuss players like Morgan Rielly, Evander Kane and Logan Couture using their platform to speak out and the impact of statements from athletes and teams, as well as what can be done moving forward in both hockey and everyday life to continue shining a light on the issue. Plus, some Leafs questions including addressing centre depth over the offseason, ethical concerns about returning to play, Nick Robertson's fit, and more.Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James catch up to discuss the latest on the NHL's approved return to play plan and what the 24-team playoff tournament means for the Leafs and the rest of the league, and debate other potential solutions, including less teams involved. With the Leafs set to take on the Blue Jackets in the qualifying round, the guys discuss their early thoughts on how the two teams match up in a five-game series, and what to expect from the Leafs coming off an up-and-down season before the pause. Plus, with Nick Robertson being added to the roster and the chances of him making an impact in the playoffs, as well as Kyle Dubas's track record in the draft since taking over as GM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Maple Leaf and current analyst for TSN and NHL Network, Mike Johnson joins the podcast to look back at his career and his time with the Maple Leafs, including breaking into the league as an undrafted rookie and being put on Mats Sundin's wing, getting to play for the Leafs after growing up in Scarborough, his memories of Tie Domi as a teammate, and finding out he was traded to Tampa for Darcy Tucker. Mike also talks about his time in smaller markets like Tampa and Phoenix and his eventual move into the media, as well as his thoughts on the current team and how a player like William Nylander is perceived in the market. Plus, Jonas and James discuss the latest proposal for the NHL's return to play efforts and the issues surrounding a 24-team playoff format. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James keep the tradition alive with another edition of The Leaf Report, discussing the NHL's efforts to plan a return to play and whether or not the potential revenue generated will be worth the safety risks involved with coming back sooner. With the season still on pause, the guys look ahead to the theoretical offseason and sort through some of the players the Leafs could target, including affordable depth, reclamation projects, and long shots. Plus, The Athletic T.O.'s Joshua Kloke joins to chat about how the AHL's cancelled season will impact Leafs prospects, as well as his story on Cody Franson's divorce from the Maple Leafs. Support The Leaf Report! Get 40% off your Athletic subscription by going to theathletic.com/leafreport Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReport Follow James: @mirtle Follow Jonas: @jonassiegel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell joins the podcast to chat about the move to Toronto and how he adjusted to a new team so quickly after being traded from L.A. Jack talks about being reunited with Kyle Dubas after their time in the Soo, his fit with the Leafs and his goal of being a No. 1 starter someday, his relationship with Frederik Andersen, as well as which of his Leafs teammates resemble Michael Jordan the most. Plus, Jonas and James look back on the trade for Campbell and how it reflects on Kyle Dubas, discuss the upcoming extension for Zach Hyman and how he's solidified himself as a top-six forward, and offer their thoughts of the Leafs signing of Finnish defenceman Mikko Lehtonen. Support The Leaf Report! Get 40% off your Athletic subscription by going to theathletic.com/leafreport Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReport Follow James: @mirtle Follow Jonas: @jonassiegel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Former NHLer and co-host of the Spittin' Chiclets podcast, Paul Bissonnette chats about his involvement in a relief fund for ECHL players along with Leafs GM Kyle Dubas. Biz gets into his own minor league career including his start with Pittsburgh, his first NHL game against the Leafs, when he started fighting for a lineup spot and some of the most memorable bouts over his career. Paul also talks about his move into the media after his playing career and responds to some of the criticism he's received about Spittin' Chiclets content. Plus, Patrick Marleau's place in the Hockey Hall of Fame, and the chances of Auston Matthews becoming the greatest American goal scorer of all-time. Support The Leaf Report! Get 40% off your Athletic subscription by going to theathletic.com/leafreport Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReport Follow James: @mirtle Follow Jonas: @jonassiegel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James welcome Chris Johnston from Sportsnet to the show for a lengthy discussion on a number of topics, including the league's response to COVID-19 and the chances of salvaging the 2019-20 season. With the league on pause for the foreseeable future, the guys get into some of the toughest offseason questions facing the Maple Leafs, including Kasperi Kapanen's value on the trade market, Alexander Kerfoot's fit and his ability to play in the top-six, Travis Dermott's next contract and his future as a Leaf, Andreas Johnsson's potential coming off knee surgery, Frederik Andersen's future going into the final year of his contract, and much more. Support The Leaf Report! Get 40% off your Athletic subscription by going to theathletic.com/leafreport Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReport Follow James: @mirtle Follow Jonas: @jonassiegel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James congregate on what would have been the week kicking off the start of playoffs and discuss the latest around the Maple Leafs after winning the Alexander Barabanov sweepstakes, as well as what the signing could mean for a team strapped for cap space. Looking at the big picture, the guys debate who the Leafs might have to move to stay cap compliant going forward, the future of RFAs Travis Dermott and Ilya Mikheyev, as well as if the league can do anything to lessen the impact of a stagnant cap ceiling when hockey returns. Plus, James prepares to break down a simulated first round playoff matchup between Leafs and Lightning with The Athletic's Dom Luszczyszyn.Support The Leaf Report! Get 40% off your Athletic subscription by going to theathletic.com/leafreport Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReport Follow James: @mirtle Follow Jonas: @jonassiegel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James welcome TSN Maple Leafs reporter Mark Masters back to the show this week. The longest serving guest of the Leaf Report helps the guys sort through the most interesting Leafs players from the 2019-20 season, including William Nylander, Michael Hutchinson, Morgan Rielly, Mitch Marner, Alexander Kerfoot, Andreas Johnsson, and Kasperi Kapanen. Plus, TV show recommendations and an update on James' NHL 20 career. Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReport Follow James: @mirtle Follow Jonas: @jonassiegel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James check in while NHL season remains on pause, and James' NHL 20 career takes off. The guys discuss the Maple Leafs biggest 'What Ifs' that will go unanswered if the 2019-20 season doesn't resume, including Frederik Andersen turning around his play, Auston Matthews' chase for 50 goals and chance at winning the Rocket Richard, the return of Ilya Mikheyev and expectations for his next contract, as well as the Leafs finding playoff success and proving the ability to get out of the first round. Plus, the guys discuss some of the notables from James' list of 15 players who may have played their last NHL game, and what the future holds for Jason Spezza.Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReport Follow James: @mirtle Follow Jonas: @jonassiegel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James reflect on a potentially lost Maple Leafs season as the NHL pauses play in the midst of COVID-19, discuss the impact the pandemic could have on the league and the chances of the NHL saving its season, and potential cap implications. Plus, your Twitter questions, including: how the Leafs should approach an extension with Frederik Andersen, the craziest Leafs moments they've witnessed, Nick Robertson's chance of playing in the top-six next season, TV show recommendations, nostalgic sports video games, and much more.Support The Leaf Report! Get 40% off your Athletic subscription by going to theathletic.com/leafreport Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReport Follow James: @mirtle Follow Jonas: @jonassiegel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TSN Hockey Analyst and former NHLer Ray Ferraro makes his debut on the podcast to chat about how the NHL is handling the Coronavirus outbreak, the Maple Leafs playoff chances and what's gone wrong in a season of high expectations, his thoughts on the cap situation and how Kyle Dubas managed salaries around the big four, as well as Ray's move into broadcasting after his playing career.Support The Leaf Report! Get 40% off your Athletic subscription by going to theathletic.com/leafreport Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReportFollow James: @mirtleFollow Jonas: @jonassiegel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James check-in from the Leafs California swing to dissect a tough start to the trip and discuss how this season will reflect on the Leafs top players, the role injuries have played in the team's inconsistency and lack of depth, and the idea of splitting up the top two lines to spread out the offence. Plus, what to make of Pierre Engvall's struggles after a hot start, assessing Alexander Kerfoot's play on the Tavares-Nylander line, the goaltending strategy and the team's level of confidence in Frederik Andersen, projecting defensive pairings when Morgan Rielly returns to the lineup, and much more. Fill out the listener survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25VZGGQ Support The Leaf Report! Get 40% off your Athletic subscription by going to theathletic.com/leafreport Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReport Follow James: @mirtle Follow Jonas: @jonassiegel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James break down a quiet trade deadline for the Maple Leafs, including the decision not to trade Tyson Barrie and what it says about his remaining time with the Leafs, as well as the message from Kyle Dubas to the rest of the team. The guys also discuss options over the summer if the Leafs miss the playoffs, the value of Jake Muzzin and how his contract extension will look 1-2 years from now, as well as the aftermath of an embarrassing loss to Carolina over the weekend. Support The Leaf Report! Get 40% off your Athletic subscription by going to theathletic.com/leafreport Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReportFollow James: @mirtleFollow Jonas: @jonassiegel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James take stock of the Maple Leafs play coming off one of the worst losses of the season going into the final week before the trade deadline. Breaking down the pressure the Leafs are facing to make the playoffs and some of the biggest reasons for the team's unpredictability this year, including injuries and the absence of Morgan Rielly on the top pairing, the Kadri for Barrie trade, as well as lack of depth in the bottom six. Plus, the guys discuss Sheldon Keefe relying too much on the Leafs top players, pressure mounting on Frederik Andersen with the need for strong goaltending down the stretch, and the likelihood of another trade being made before Monday's deadline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maple Leafs forward and 7th round pick Pierre Engvall joins the podcast this week to chat about his long journey to the NHL after being taken 188th overall in 2014, as well as his development coming up in Sweden, and nearly following his fathers footsteps in motocross. Plus, Jonas and James give their first impressions of Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford, discuss the importance of Zach Hyman and how he's grown as a player, and Sheldon Keefe experimenting with Matthews, Marner and Nylander together.Support The Leaf Report! Get 40% off your Athletic subscription by going to theathletic.com/leafreport Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReportFollow James: @mirtleFollow Jonas: @jonassiegel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James react to the Maple Leafs acquisition of Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford from the Kings, the timing of the trade and if Kyle Dubas waited too long to make a move, as well as what it says about Michael Hutchinson and the Leafs lack of stability at the backup position since waiving Curtis McElhinney. Plus, how does Cody Ceci's injury impact the Leafs plans going into the trade deadline, and how valuable is the experience that Kyle Clifford brings to the table? Support The Leaf Report! Get 40% off your Athletic subscription by going to theathletic.com/leafreport Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReportFollow James: @mirtleFollow Jonas: @jonassiegel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James discuss the latest on Frederik Andersen's injury, and the growing need to upgrade the backup position coming off another poor Michael Hutchinson performance. With Andersen likely to miss time, the guys discuss the pressure on Kyle Dubas to make a move sooner than later, and the guys sort through their draft of 15 potential Maple Leafs trade targets heading into the deadline. Support The Leaf Report! Get 40% off your Athletic subscription by going to theathletic.com/leafreport Follow the show on Twitter: @LeafReport Follow James: @mirtle Follow Jonas: @jonassiegel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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James Mirtle and Jonas Siegel look back over the last decade of Maple Leafs hockey to construct the Leafs All-Decade Team, featuring a roster made up of the best individual seasons over the last ten years. Does Dion Phaneuf make the top pairing? Who's backing up Frederik Andersen? And where do Marner, Matthews and Nylander fit into the equation? The guys debate the toughest calls to fill out a complete roster, and reminisce about nightmare contracts and some of the less talented rosters from earlier in the decade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In addition to The Athletic, The Leaf Report will once again be available, for free, wherever you get your podcasts, just in time for the 2019-20 NHL season! Get 40% off your Athletic subscription by going to theathletic.com/leafreport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In the pre-playoff preview, James and Jonas discuss how much stock to put into the Leafs inconsistent play once the playoffs start, what went wrong with Garret Sparks this season, and what to expect from the defence when Jake Gardiner returns from injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James analyze what impact different playoff outcomes will mean for the future of the Maple Leafs and what we can reasonably expect from this team in the post season. The guys also take a look at Mike Babcock's lack of load management and discuss the difficulty of balancing that management against keeping players at game speed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

following a 6-2 drubbing at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Jonas and James discuss some of the struggles the team has faced in recent outings, and how some of those struggles have lingered since December. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James react to a rather quiet trade deadline for the Maple Leafs and assess the squad GM Kyle Dubas deemed fit for this year's playoff run.The boys also discuss what the Oilers can learn from Toronto and John Tavares' return to Long Island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James look at the up and down nature of this Maple Leafs team and discuss what has been holding them back from fully finding their stride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Between the Auston Matthews contract extension, the drama surrounding Mitch Marner's potential contract extension and oh yes the team also plays hockey...there's no shortage of topics for Jonas and James on this week's episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James weigh in on the big news from the Maple Leafs' bye week, the team's acquisition of defenseman Jake Muzzin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Despite being one of the top teams in the NHL, the Maple Leafs have struggled to find positive results against playoff-bound opponents. Jonas and James dive into what's been ailing the team against stiffer competition, share thoughts on William Nylander's continued struggles and answer your twitter questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James look ahead to a promising 2019 for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.