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The Burning Leaf Podcast
by Tomas Vessio, Alex Russo, Joseph Caruso and Tom Isbister
Tomas Vessio, Alex Russo, Joseph Caruso and Tom Isbister are your hosts for an all Hockey Podcast talking everything across the NHL and giving insight especially on the Calgary Flames and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Episodes
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GETTING NUTS | 7.16
In a new episode and season of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas & Joe and Alex discuss the new Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes as well as the CRAZY week of NHL transactions headlined by Brady Tkachuk being re-united with his brother Matthew in Florida. With the NHL draft only a few days...
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OVERCOMING | 7.15
In a new episode and season of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas & Joe and Alex return to tee up the 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes. Joe also discusses the Habs run to the conference finals and what he would like to see to improve the team in the...
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ETHICAL TANK | 7.14
In a new episode and season of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas & Joe and Alex discuss the ongoing 2026 Playoffs and the current run for the Montreal Canadiens. The boys also discuss the Maple Leafs surprisingly winning the lottery for the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, as well as...
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ANYONE CAN WIN | 7.13
In a new episode and season of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas & Joe and Connor preview the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. With a number of different teams making the playoffs this year, listen to the breakdowns of the series by the guys on where they think each finishes and the winner of those...
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DOWN THE STRETCH | 7.12
In a new episode and season of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas & Joe and Alex recap the trade deadline which greatly impacted the direction of the Flames and the Leafs. The boys dive into potential playoff matchups and wild-card races to close out the regular season. Near the end of the pod, the...
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SILVER | 7.11
In a new episode and season of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Connor recap the Milan 2026 Olympics and the heartbreaking loss for Team Canada and the Olympics as a whole. With the 2026 NHL tradeline approaching, the guys discuss the recent trade activity and rumors swirling around the...
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CIAO MILANO | 7.10
In a new episode and season of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas & Joe and Guest Host Connor recap the NHL before the Milan 2026 Olympic break including some big contract extensions, a major trade and a clearer picture of potential playoff teams. The boys get into their 2026 Olympics predictions and...
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CELEBRINI MANIA | 7.9
In a new episode and season of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas & Joe and Alex break down the Canada and US Olympic Rosters and give their thoughts on who was snubbed. The boys also talk about the state of the rink in Milan as well as the 2026 World Junior Tournament With reaching the halfway point...
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WILD HUGHES | 7.8
In a new episode and season of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas & Joe break down the massive Quinn Hughes trade to the Minnesota Wild as well as the goalie swap trade between the Oilers and Penguins. The guys also discuss the struggling Maple Leafs and the direction of the Buffalo Sabres after…
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WHATS UP IN MILAN | 7.7
In a new episode and season of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas Alex & Joe make their Olympic Hockey Roster predictions for Canada and the U.S.A. as well as touch on news and notes from around the league. All of that and more in this episode! Twitter: @BurningLeafPod Instagram: @theburningleafpod...
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IT'S COMPLEX | 7.6
In a new episode and season of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas Alex & Joe discuss the struggle bus that the Flames, Leafs and Habs are currently on and the rash of injuries with the teams and the league as a whole. The guys discuss the rising superstars of Celebrini, Bedard and Schaefer and if…
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EARLY TRENDS | 7.5
In a new episode and season of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas Alex & Joe return to discuss the first month of the NHL season with the red hot Canadiens, the Leafs trying to find their identity and the tanking Flames. The guys recap a few signings throughout the league and look in on the biggest...
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GAME ON! | 7.4
In a new episode and season of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas Alex & Joe discuss the biggest news in the NHL, Connor McDavid's extension with the Edmonton Oilers! The guys break down how this impacts the Oilers moving forward and the ripple effect across the league. To cap off, BLP goes through...
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THE BIG BUCKS | 7.3
In a new episode and season of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas Alex & Joe discuss the NHL preseason and the major record breaking contract signed by Kirill Kaprizov and the Minnesota Wild. The guys recap all the other signings across the NHL. In this episode, the boys discuss their Top 20 Wingers…
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CURVEBALL | 7.2
In a new episode and season of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas & Joe discuss the wild McDavid interview and what it means for the Oilers and the rest of the NHL moving forward. Training camp has finally started and more signings and news has started to pour out. BLP continues the top 10 lists…
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HOWL YOU DOING | 7.1
In a new episode and season of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas & Russo discuss the Flames two big signings as they locked up both Connor Zary and Dustin Wolf to new contracts to keep them both in Calgary for the foreseeable future. Krill Kaprizov rejected a record breaking contract and how will…
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SUMMER NOTES | 6.27
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Russo & Joe return from an extended summer break to catch up on news around the NHL. The Orientation rosters for the 2026 Winter Olympics were released and the guys give their thoughts on who was invited and who was left out. All that and more…
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THE END IS HERE | 6.26
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Russo & Joe recap a wild draft and free agency weekend as the NHL offseason is in full swing. The Marner era in Toronto is officially over, the Habs take a big swing on Noah Dobson and the Flames come away with a solid draft haul. Florida...
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CHAMPS AGAIN | 6.25
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Russo & Joe discuss the Stanley Cup Finals with the Panthers going to back to back. The dominance of Florida and the disappointment of Edmonton was the story of the finals with the Panthers looking to continue their run next year. Tons of trades...
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MEETING AGAIN | 6.24
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Russo & Joe recap the Conference Finals and tee up a Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Oilers and Panthers. Will the outcome be different than last year? Hear their predictions and more! Twitter: @BurningLeafPod Instagram: @theburningleafpod...
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INSTILLED PAIN | 6.23
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Russo & Joe recap another Leafs Game 7 collapse and discuss the ramifications of Brendan Shanahan being let go by the team. The guys recap the carousel of coaching hires over the last few weeks and preview the Conference Finals. All that and…
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ROUTE TO ROUND TWO | 6.22
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Russo & Joe recap an exciting first round with the Leafs still owning the Battle of Ontario. The Habs played tough against a better Capitals team but did not advance. Dallas and Colorado Game 7 cinema, Oilers Kings craziness and the Panthers...
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PLAYOFFS ARE ON | 6.21
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas & Joe make their 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions and are joined by a special guest from Sens Army. The best time of the year is here and the boys are excited for this year's playoffs. Is this finally the Leafs year? Will Montreal surprise?…
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THE GREAT 8 | 6.20
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas & Joe recap the milestone moment for Alex Ovechkin and the NHL world as he is now the all-time leader in goals as well as discuss the case for some future Hockey Hall of Famers. The Leafs and Habs continue their march to the postseason with...
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LE BUT | 6.19
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas Russo & Joe recap the last few weeks in the NHL. The Playoff race is getting tighter as the season winds down, will the Leafs, Flames AND Habs make the playoffs? Plus lots of discussion around the league as we head closer to the postseason....
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SHOCKING MOVES | 6.18
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas Russo & Joe recap a wild trade deadline covering all the big moves across the league. Dallas, Colorado and Florida took some massive swings for a long cup run. Thoughts on the Leafs moves? No action from Calgary and Montreal? And who were the...
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PAPA CANADA | 6.17
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas Russo & Joe recap the thrilling 4 Nations Face-Off with Canada once again topping the Hockey Mountain. The NHL caught lightning in a bottle and we got to bask in the glory of best on best international hockey. Who stepped up throughout the...
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PUCK DROP 4 THE NATIONS | 6.16
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas and Joe preview the Four Nations Faceoff tournament. The guys breakdown the line combinations for Canada, USA, Sweden and Finland and predict the top point scorers, goal scorers and final matchup. Will we get the matchup we’ve been waiting years...
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PHILLY FLAMES | 6.15
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo discuss the whirlwind of news and trades in the NHL. The J.T. Miller saga is finally over, the Flames make a splash and the upcoming free agent class is gearing up for a big payday. All that and more in the latest episode! Twitter:...
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BLOCKBUSTER FINNISH | 6.14
In a new EMERGENCY episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo discuss the massive blockbuster trade that went down Friday night seeing Mikko Rantanen traded to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Martin Necas. Did Colorado panic? Do the Hurricanes come out like bandits and what...
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CROSS CHECKING | 6.13
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo debate the Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers suspension and the media circus surrounding it. Matthews continues to score, Wolf stays red hot and Montreal continues to play well (minus Saturday night). And of course J.T. Miller talk!…
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HALFWAY THERE | 6.12
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo discuss the red hot Habs, Wolf and the Flames and the up and down Leafs over the few weeks of action. Now at the halfway point in the season, the boys dive into their Mid-Season Award Winners and debate who should be nominated....
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WRONG CHOICES | 6.11
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo dive into the latest action from the Habs, Leafs and Flames. The boys discuss a few trades before the holiday break and a coach firing in Detroit. Canada’s rocky world juniors performance thus far and caused concerns for the...
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FLATLINING | 6.10
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo dive into the latest action from the Habs, Leafs and Flames and the continued mess in the state of New York with the Rangers and the Buffalo Sabres. Stolarz heads to IR with an important stretch coming up for the Leafs and the…
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MADNESS IN MANHATTAN | 6.9
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo dive into the latest action from the Habs, Leafs and Flames as well as the Madness happening in Manhattan with the New York Rangers. Major trades and another coach firing to discuss along with Brady Tkachuk and his future with the...
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FOR THE NATION | 6.8
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo dive into the rosters of the 4 Nations Face Off teams. Who were the biggest snubs? Biggest surprises? And who is the favourite? The guys also recap the latest news around the NHL including the controversial Canadian World Junior…
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HOWLING WOLF | 6.7
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo talk about the red hot Flames and Leafs with their strong performances while the Habs continue to look like a bottom 5 team once again. Montgomery gets hired in St. Louis, Crosby scores 600 and are the Rangers looking to make a big...
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ON THE PROWL | 6.6
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo recap a busy few weeks in the NHL with the Leafs, Habs and Flames. Tons of injury news to discuss, the Bruins firing Montgomery, and rebuilding teams not taking the next step. Who’s on the hot seat next? Tune in to hear the guys’...
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ON THE DECLINE | 6.5
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo provide updates on their teams after two weeks of action. Matthews and the Leafs inconsistent play and the Flames and Habs looking like non-playoff teams. The guys discuss the red hot Minnesota Wild, Winnipeg Jets and Washington...
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LOCKED IN | 6.4
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo recap the Flames, Leafs, and Habs in the latest week of action. Are the Penguins already in trouble? Central Division madness with Oetter continuing the trend of goalies getting the bag, the Predators being winless and the Jets...
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HOT START | 6.3
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo discuss the Leafs, Habs and Flames in their first week of action. Who’s impressed? What’s concerning? How cooked are the Oilers and Avs? Listen to all their thoughts on that and more in the latest episode! Twitter: @BurningLeafPod...
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SEASON FORECAST | 6.2
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo preview and predict each Division placements, major NHL awards, Way to early Stanley Cup Final and share their absolute sizzling Hot Takes. What will actually transpire this 24/25 Season... Wait and See! All that in the episode!...
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LETS GET GOING | 6.1
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo give their outlook on the Habs, Flames and Leafs going into the new season. Where will they rank? Who will impress? And who will be the best and worst of the three teams? All that in the episode! Twitter: @BurningLeafPod Instagram:...
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TOP 10 C'S | 5.31
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo rank the Top Centres in the NHL. Who sneaks in, who gets cut and who's in the Boys Top 5? Can Bedard crack the list next season? All that in the episode! Twitter: @BurningLeafPod Instagram: @theburningleafpod Hosted by Simplecast…
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TOP WINGERS AND D-MEN | 5.30
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo rank the best D-Men and Wingers across the NHL. The Boys also dive into many RFA extensions, signings and Captain that were named for some organizations around the league. All that in the episode! Twitter: @BurningLeafPod…
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NEWS & NOTES | 5.29
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo discuss the deals the Maple Leafs signed with Max Pacioretty, Jani Hakanpaa and Nick Robertson. The Flames ink a couple of PTO’s and the boys dive into the Top 10 Goaltenders List. All that in the episode! Twitter: @BurningLeafPod...
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Johnny Hockey | 5.28
DISCLAIMER: This podcast was originally recorded a week ago with all of the news in the past couple of months in the NHL. But, the beginning of this episode will be dedicated to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Alex gives his tribute to Johnny and everything that Johnny meant to the hockey world....
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FREE AGENT FRENZY | 5.27
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo discuss the Flames and Habs 2024 draft in depth. All the signings, trades and moves done by every team in a hectic management period. Team Grades and winners and losers of the 2024 Free Agent Frenzy. All that in the episode!…
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A WONDERFUL DAY | 5.26
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Joe and Russo discuss the Florida Panthers winning the 2024 Stanley Cup after almost blowing a 3-0 series lead. They discuss all the recent signings and trades that have happened around the league and a little bit of draft predictions for what...
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DEAL WITH THE DEVILS | 5.25
In a new episode of The Burning Leaf Podcast Tomas, Tom, Joe and Russo describe what is going on in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Oilers are surging back and are just down 3-2 now in the series. Do they reverse sweep? Also trades around the league with Markstrom off to New Jersey, Pierre-Luc Dubois...
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Tomas Vessio, Alex Russo, Joseph Caruso and Tom Isbister are your hosts for an all Hockey Podcast talking everything across the NHL and giving insight especially on the Calgary Flames and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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