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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1The 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Maple Leafs are free falling and Craig Berube's job continues to hang by a thread. Auston Matthews is a shell of the top line player that he once was. The Leafs powerplay, once lethal is now predictable. William Nylander hasn't scored a goal in December. Jonas Siegel and Dom Luszczyszyn try to get to the bottom of why this has happened and if there is any way out of this nightmare, for the 15th best team in the NHL's Eastern Conference.Host: Jonas SiegelWith: Dom LuszczyszynProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James Mirtle is joined by Sportsnet the Fan 590 Toronto host J.D. Bunkis to discuss the Maple Leafs worst effort of the season, a 4-0 loss to the Capitals in DC. The guys dig into the putrid power-play, the play of Auston Matthews, if the team has completely quit on Craig Berube, how much blame goes to roster construction and the fan apathy and empty seats at Scotiabank Arena.Host: James MirtleWith: J.D. BunkisProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Auston Matthews seems to be a shell of the player that he once was. James Mirtle and Joshua Kloke look into why the former NHL MVP seems to have lost a few steps since he dominated the league two years ago. The guys discuss the lack of dominance from the Leafs leaders, the goalie rotation, Nick Robertson, Matias Maccelli and with the Maple Leafs currently at a 39% chance of making the playoffs, the long term future of Brad Treliving and Craig Berube in Toronto has to be on the line.Host: James MirtleWith: Joshua KlokeProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James is joined by former Maple Leaf defender Frankie Corrado to discuss the rash of injuries to the Leafs blueline including Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Dakota Mermis, Brandon Carlo and Chris Tanev, the impact that waiver claim Troy Stecher has had with the team and what Henry Thun can add in a pinch. They guys look at the rise of Dennis Hildeby, the powerplay finally scoring a goal and William Nylander moving down to the third line ahead of the Leafs next game, Saturday vs the Edmonton Oilers.Host: James MirtleWith: Frankie CorradoProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With Dennis Hildeby recording his first career shutout in the Leafs win over Tampa Bay on Monday night, Jonas and James discuss the new found strength and depth for the Leafs goaltending, they talk about the teams defensive improvements, Auston Matthews and Troy Stecher's recent play, the continued struggles of the power-play, what Matias Maccelli and Nick Robertson have to do to get back in the lineup and Bobby McMann's date with NHL Player Safety after high sticking Oliver Bjorkstrand.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Leafs finished their road trip in convincing fashion with a 5-1 win over the Hurricanes in Raleigh on Thursday, despite losing starting goalie Joseph Woll to an undisclosed injury last night. James welcomes TSN's first class reporter Mark Masters to the show and the boys praise the beast mode of Matthew Knies, the emergence of the third line, the importance of Troy Stetcher and Scott Laughton and if the team has turned a corner after a tough start to the season.Host: James MirtleWith: Mark MastersProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coming off a regulation win in Pittsburgh on Saturday night, Jonas and James wonder if that performance might be a turning point for the team. They discuss the odds against the Maple Leafs to make the playoffs, what the workload should be for Joseph Woll, how Auston Matthews has looked since his return from injury, and the major test for the Leafs this week with games against Florida, Carolina and Montreal.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
James is joined by NHL insider Chris Johnston to discuss the Maple Leafs big overtime win in Columbus on Wednesday night, Joseph Woll's outstanding performance, Easton Cowan settling into the top 6, how Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies fared in their return from injury, the ongoing feud between William Nylander and Craig Berube.Host: James MirtleWith: Chris JohnstonProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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guys you're living in a dreamworld thinking any team is coughing up a 1st for any of Carlo, OEL, or McMann
Jonas really trying to 1up the Jeff Kent trade....