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The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

The Athletic

300 episodes

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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  1. Should the Leafs be worried about Sergei Bobrovsky?

    · 46 min

    Sergey Bobrovsky hasn't quite found his groove yet as the Maple Leafs goalie. Jonas and James discuss Bob's season to date, the Leafs standout penalty kill and powerplay, the injuries that have dominated this team so…

  2. Auston Matthews is looking like a superstar again for the Leafs

    · 47 min

    Auston Matthews has been the difference maker that the Maple Leafs need to have success. Easton Cowan has taken the leap as a player that the team can count on, and Gavin McKenna is settling in after his benching…

  3. Are the Leafs trending in the right direction?

    · 41 min

    The Maple Leafs ended their first road trip of the season with a record of 1-1-1. The guys discuss the struggles of goalie Anthony Stolarz and defenseman Morgan Rielly in the loss to Utah, how the defensive pairings…

  4. The Maple Leafs have been an early-season rollercoaster

    · 37 min

    The Maple Leafs are 2-2-1 to start the season. Jonas and James look back on the shootout loss in Vegas and the comeback win over the Predators in Toronto. They discuss the goaltending tandem of Sergei Bobrovsky and…

  5. How real is Easton Cowan’s hot start?

    · 46 min

    Easton Cowan leads the Leafs in scoring after two games. Jonas and James discuss his progression and the improvement on the Leafs third line with Nick Paul and Colton Sissons and the penalty kill from last season. The…

  6. Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko on eve of season

    · 22 min

    The Maple Leafs acquired star winger Kirill Marchenko from the Blue Jackets on Monday afternoon, and immediately signed him to a 75 million, 6 year extension which will kick in next season. Jonas and James react to…

  7. How good will the rebuilt Maple Leafs be this season?

    · 57 min

    With training camp coming to an end, and the Maple Leafs enjoying some down time at Auston Matthews house in Arizona, Jonas and James discuss Gavin McKenna skating on a line with John Tavares and William Nylander, Jack…

  8. Who will Gavin McKenna skate with at Leafs camp?

    · 50 min

    Maple Leafs training camp is underway, and all eyes are on first overall pick Gavin McKenna. The Leaf Report with Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle returns for another season to discuss the Leafs blue chip prospect, where…

  9. Are the Maple Leafs better after a very active July 1st?

    · 1 h 09 min

    The Maple Leafs were the busiest team on the first day of free agency, acquiring Nick Paul via trade, and Colton Sissons, Brandon Duhaime, Teddy Blueger and Jack Roslivic and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky via free…

  10. What will Gavin McKenna's impact be with the Maple Leafs?

    · 56 min

    The Maple Leafs drafted 10 players on the weekend, including first overall pick Gavin McKenna. Scott Wheeler joins Jonas and James to dissect the Leaf picks, including where McKenna best fits on the Leafs roster. With…

  11. Darren Raddysh deal is high risk, high reward for Maple Leafs

    · 39 min

    The Maple Leafs kick started the off-season with a trade and signing for former Lightning defender Darren Raddysh. The Toronto native signs an 8 year contract to come home to the GTA to quarterback the power-play.…

  12. Why Jim Hiller is the right choice for the Maple Leafs

    · 32 min

    Jim Hiller becomes the 41st head coach in the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jonas and James discuss why Hiller was the right choice for the Leafs right now, his relationship with Auston Matthews and William…

  13. Making sense of the Joseph Woll trade

    · 31 min

    Maple Leafs General Manager John Chayka made his first major move, dealing Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to Philadelphia for Samuel Ersson, Emil Andrae and a 2026 third-round pick. Jonas and James try to make sense of…

  14. Should the Maple Leafs trade Matthew Knies?

    · 49 min

    The Maple Leafs are in the final phase of the search for a new head coach, with five candidates remaining. Jonas and James wonder if the Leafs should just wait until Bruce Cassidy is free and clear of the Vegas Golden…

  15. Toronto Maple Leafs annual State of the Franchise

    · 36 min

    The Maple Leafs are in a transition this off-season, with a new front office and a laundry list of player evaluation decisions to make. Jonas Siegel is joined by Sean McIndoe to discuss if the number one pick should be…

  16. Who will replace Berube behind the Maple Leafs bench?

    · 41 min

    Toronto Maple Leaf General Manager John Chayka relieved Craig Berube of his coaching duties after only two years behind the Leafs bench on Wednesday morning. Jonas and James discuss Berube's tenure as the Leafs head…

  17. Should the Maple Leafs select Gavin McKenna with their first pick?

    · 35 min

    On the heels of the Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery, Jonas and James welcome draft and prospect insider Scott Wheeler to discuss the pros and cons of the Leafs selecting dynamic winger Gavin McKenna with the…

  18. Analyzing the Maple Leafs' unusual new front office and bizarre introductory press conference.

    · 43 min

    The Maple Leafs brand new hockey operations department was announced on Monday. Jonas and James discuss the addition of John Chayka as General Manager and Mats Sundin as senior executive advisor, and a strange…

  19. Is John Chayka really the best option to guide the Maple Leafs?

    · 39 min

    With news trickling out about the hiring of a new Maple Leafs management team, Jonas and James discuss the shocking decision by the franchise to reportedly hire John Chayka as the next General Manager, and Mats Sundin…

  20. Inside the Maple Leafs stunning fall from grace

    · 49 min

    With the Leafs season mercifully coming to an end this evening in Ottawa, it’s been a stunning fall for the Maple Leafs, from perennial regular season juggernaut and playoff disappointment to the NHL basement. NHL…

  21. Why is Craig Berube still coaching the Maple Leafs?

    · 43 min

    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…

  22. Is Keith Pelley in over his head as President of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment?

    · 1 h 12 min

    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…

  23. Shades of the 14/15 season for the Maple Leafs

    · 40 min

    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,…

  24. What is Auston Matthews long-term future with the Maple Leafs?

    · 54 min

    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…

  25. How low can the 'stuck in the mud' Maple Leafs go?

    · 51 min

    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…

  26. Middling trade deadline for the Leafs magnifies a season failure

    · 45 min

    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…

  27. Is this a make or break trade deadline for the Leafs?

    · 45 min

    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…

  28. Auston Matthews is an Olympic Champion

    · 54 min

    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…

  29. Will the Maple Leafs be aggressive leading up to the deadline?

    · 51 min

    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…

  30. Is the Maple Leaf season beyond repair?

    · 42 min

    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…

  31. Toronto braces for the return of Mitch Marner

    · 38 min

    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…

  32. Maple Leafs in desperate need of a number one defenseman

    · 49 min

    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,…

  33. Leafs loss in Utah doesn't overshadow their improved play

    · 42 min

    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…

  34. Likeable Laughton and his Maple Leafs are brimming with confidence

    · 40 min

    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…

  35. Auston Matthews makes history & Maple Leafs at the half

    · 50 min

    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,…

  36. Will the Maple Leafs stick with Craig Berube?

    · 46 min

    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…

  37. Is this Maple Leaf season worth saving?

    · 49 min

    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…

  38. What has happened to Auston Matthews?

    · 38 min

    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…

  39. Thin Maple Leafs blue line takes another hit

    · 31 min

    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…

  40. Goaltending suddenly a strength for Maple Leafs

    · 54 min

    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…

  41. Are the Leafs back on track?

    · 39 min

    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…

  42. What happened to Auston Matthews' shot?

    · 44 min

    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…

  43. Maple Leafs thankful for Joseph Woll after OT win in Columbus

    · 44 min

    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…

  44. Is Berube losing the room?

    · 49 min

    With the Maple Leafs 3-5-2 in the past 10 games, Jonas and James reunite to discuss the perfect storm of storylines which see Toronto's hockey team with the 5th worst record in the NHL on November 24th. The guys…

  45. The Maple Leafs at the quarter mark of the season

    · 42 min

    Dom Luszczyszyn from the Athletic joins Mirtle to discuss the Maple Leafs at the quarter mark of the season, how surprised he is that the Leafs are in the tough spot that they are in, why the new guys haven't…

  46. Struggling Maple Leafs in desperate need of a shakeup

    · 35 min

    With the Maple Leafs losing streak at 5 games and counting, Jonas and James discuss the turmoil in Leaf land, including Craig Berube's future as head coach, his relationship with William Nylander, Nick Robertson's…

  47. Burnt out Maple Leafs searching for a solution

    · 40 min

    James welcomes JD Bunkis from the JD Bunkis podcast and Leaf Talk on Sportsnet Radio the Fan 590 in Toronto to discuss the latest loss by the Maple Leafs, the injuries to Auston Matthews and Anthony Stolarz, the brutal…

  48. Maple Leafs 'immature' defensive deficiencies frustrate Berube

    · 41 min

    The Maple Leafs lost both of their home games on the weekend to the Bruins and Hurricanes, and head coach Craig Berube is more than a little frustrated with his team's commitment to defence. Jonas and James discuss…

  49. Have the Maple Leafs turned a corner after a slow start?

    · 51 min

    After a convincing Leaf win over Utah, their 5th in 6 games, James and Joshua appreciate the play of John Tavares who scored his 501st career goal in the win, Auston Matthews looking like himself, the resurgent Nick…

  50. Did the real Auston Matthews finally show up in victory over the Penguins?

    · 55 min

    Auston Matthews had a huge third period which helped the Leafs beat the Penguins to get the win Monday night. Jonas and James discuss the brutal start and the better finish, the Leafs new look power-play and forward…

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