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The Leaf Report
by Andrew
A weekly inside look at the Toronto Maple Leafs with The AthleticTO's Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle.
Episodes
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Maple Leafs are all in after acquiring Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty, is Kyle Dubas done though?
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…
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We have a trade! Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari's immediate impact on the Maple Leafs
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...
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32 minutes with Elliotte Friedman on the Maple Leafs trade targets
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,...
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Can the Maple Leafs find a way to make a blockbuster deadline trade?
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...
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Big picture priorities for the Maple Leafs at the All-Star break
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…
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Trade deadline candidates for the Maple Leafs, William Nylander resurgence
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...
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Are the Maple Leafs better than last season?
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...
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Defensively dominant Maple Leafs heading into the Christmas break on a high note
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…
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Nine reasons for the Maple Leafs recent success
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...
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Mitch Marner's record tying point streak puts a bow on Maple Leafs month of November
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...
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Long-term injury to Morgan Rielly stresses an already thin Leafs' defence
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...
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Will the Matthews / Marner split create more offence for the Maple Leafs?
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...
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Mitch Marner and Sheldon Keefe face firestorm as Maple Leafs return home from disastrous road trip
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…
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Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs have yet to find their rhythm
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…
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Maple Leafs split first two games of the new season
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,...
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Maple Leafs roster set with 4 dollars to spare
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,...
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Nick Robertson primed to make Maple Leafs opening night roster
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...
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Chris Johnston on Auston Matthews next contract vs Nathan MacKinnon's, Rasmus Sandin and Kyle Dubas future with the Maple Leafs
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…
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Down Goes Brown grades the Maple Leafs off-season on the season finale of the Leaf Report
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…
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Mrazek peters out in Toronto, Matt Murray linked to the Leafs ahead of free agency on Wednesday
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...
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What the Timothy Liljegren extension means for Rasmus Sandin and Josh Kloke previews the Leafs at the NHL Draft
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...
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If it's not Jack Campbell, then who is it?
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...
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Effort was there, a different year, but the same result, Maple Leafs eliminated in game seven
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,...
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Future of Sports Pt. 2
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...
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Future of Sports Pt. 1
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Core four and Jack Campbell lead the Maple Leafs to victory in game 5
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...
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Maple Leafs fail to show up in game 4 loss to Tampa Bay
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…
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Jack Campbell shines as the Maple Leafs take a 2 games to 1 lead over Tampa Bay
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...
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Bad penalties and special team struggles even the series between the Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay
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…
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Live Maple Leafs Q&A ahead of the playoffs
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
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Playoff bound Maple Leafs a complete no show in latest loss to Buffalo
Jonas and James look back on what went wrong in the loss to Buffalo on Tuesday night and try to figure out why the team has struggled in all games played against the Sabres this season. The guys take a look at Auston Matthews scoring pace, and what number he might end up with by seasons end, they...
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Auston Matthews closing in on 50 as Maple Leaf injuries pile up
Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs injury riddled win in Boston which saw the team lose goalie Petr Mrazek and defenders Justin Holl and Ilya Lyubushkin. The guys discuss Auston Matthews quest for 50 goals, and the path that the Leafs centre is on to becoming one of his generations best...
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Is Erik Källgren the answer to the Maple Leafs goaltending woes, or can we just enjoy his shutout win for what it was?
Jonas and James stick tap Erik Källgren who recorded his first NHL win and shutout in the Leafs 4-0 win over Dallas on Tuesday, but urge the fanbase to hit the brakes on anointing the young puck stopper the next great Maple Leaf goalie. The guys discuss possible Maple Leaf moves with the trade...
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Auston Matthews competing on another level right now
On this edition of the Leaf Report, Jonas and James praise the play of Auston Matthews who is playing the best hockey of his young career, and is a leading contender to win the Hart Trophy this season. The guys take a look at the back to back wins over Columbus and Seattle, look ahead to the game...
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Rodion Amirov battling a brain tumour, Maple Leafs have lost three straight for the first time since October.
Jonas and James discuss the shocking news released by the Maple Leafs Wednesday morning, announcing that 2020 first round pick Rodion Amirov has been battling a brain tumour. The boys analyze the trade with Arizona, sending Nick Ritchie to the desert for defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin and forward…
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Defence trade targets for the Maple Leafs with the the Holl/Muzzin pairing seemingly cursed
Jonas and James return with an all new Leaf Report. With the Leafs dropping games in Calgary and Vancouver before winning over the expansion Kraken in Seattle on Monday, it's clear that the Maple Leafs will need to acquire a shutdown defenceman for the stretch drive. Since Jake Muzzin's return…
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Auston Matthews injury update, Kyle Dubas trade deadline plan and Dom Luszczyszyn takes questions on the Pod-Bag
On a new Leaf Report, Jonas and James discuss the health of Auston Matthews who is a game time decision vs the Flames in Calgary on Thursday night. The guys pick a part the midseason presser from Kyle Dubas, and wonder what prospects should be untouchable leading up to the deadline and they stick...
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Maple Leafs reach the all-star break with the fourth best points percentage in the NHL
Jonas and James share their optimism on the Leafs season as we have reached the unofficial midpoint at the all-star break. The special teams, forward depth and goaltending have all met or exceeded expectations, while the teams defence has taken a step back. We take a look at what defender Rasmus...
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'Soft' Maple Leafs feel the wrath of Sheldon Keefe and the fans
MIrtle and Jonas recap the Maple Leafs 6-3 loss to the New York Rangers, the fourth game in their last four where they have coughed up a 3 goal or more lead. The boys breakdown the play of the defence which struggled mightily, most notably Timothy Liljegren, Travis Dermott and Alex Biega. Jack...
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NHL Insider Chris Johnston on the state of the Maple Leafs
Chris Johnston from the Toronto Star and TSN joins Jonas and James on the latest Leaf Report. The guys look back on the Maple Leafs disappointing 2-1 loss in Arizona on Wednesday night, but praise the game that Auston Matthews played in his home town. The guys discuss if William Nylander is...
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Reasons for optimism outweigh pessimism in 2022, for the Maple Leafs
Jonas and James return with their first episode of the Leaf Report for 2022. The boys look at reasons for optimism and pessimism as the Leafs season rolls on. Salary Cap space and defence may still be a reason for pessimism, but the play of Jack Campbell in goal, the addition of Ondrej Kase and...
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Maple Leafs decimated by COVID-19 have games in Vancouver, Calgary and Seattle postponed
Jonas and James return for the final Leaf Report podcast of 2021. The boys discuss the league postponing the game between the Canucks and the Maple Leafs Saturday night, if Toronto will be able to play their next schedule game, which is December 23rd, and how the many postponed games in the NHL...
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Jack Campbell joins Auston Matthews in the Hart Trophy conversation
Jonas and James huddle up by the fire in Edmonton, post game after the Maple Leafs 5-1 win in a game where Auston Matthews and Jack Campbell continue to shine. The guys discuss Matthews and Campbell being in the conversation for the Hart Trophy, What Ondrej Kase has brought to the first line, and...
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Maple Leafs shakeup the lines even with the team winning.
Jonas and James return with a new Leaf Report, after the Maple Leafs had a very successful 3-1 record last week. The Maple Leafs, 8 and 1 in their past 9 games have shaken their lines up again, reuniting Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and Nick Ritchie on the first unit, and John Tavares, William...
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Maple Leafs have gone streaking! It's all fine now, or is it?
Jonas and James return with a new Leaf Report, with the Maple Leafs on a three game winning streak, including Tuesday night's 4-0 shutout vs the Vegas Golden Knights. The guys talk about the piano that has been removed from the backs of Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews, the performance of Jack...
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Morgan Rielly signs eight-year, 60 million extension.
Jonas and James host an emergency Leaf Report to discuss the Maple Leafs signing Morgan Rielly to an eight-year extension, with an AAV of $7.5 million. The guys take a look at the salary cap, and project how the deal will play out longterm. The guys also get into Sheldon Keefe breaking up the top...
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Mitch Marner to join Auston Matthews on IR? Season curiosities on Kase, Ritchie, goaltending, Sandin and more
On the eve of another Maple Leaf season, Jonas and James discuss the concerning news out of practice on Tuesday with Mitch Marner leaving early after a collision with Wayne Simmonds. The guys dissect the Maple Leafs depth on forward and wonder how the lines will shape up with what type roles...
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Maple Leafs unlikely heroes lead the way as Toronto has Montreal on the brink of elimination.
Fresh off the Maple Leafs game 4 win over the Canadiens, James and Jonas discuss the impact and leadership of William Nylander, yes, that William Nylander, so far in the playoffs. The guys also tap their sticks for the play of Alex Galchenyuk, Alex Kerfoot, Jack Campbell and the old guys, Joe...
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Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 1 of 3
Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the...
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Banged up Auston Matthews battles through wrist injury as Leafs prepare to face the Jets
Jonas and James dissect the play of Auston Matthews since his return from a wrist injury, and if he should be playing right now. The guys look at Nylander and Tavares who are trending up, the effectiveness of the 'MEH' line and how the Leafs match up vs the Winnipeg Jets this week. Plus, James…
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