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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. 3 concerning and encouraging trends for the struggling Maple Leafs

    · 53 min

    11 games into the season, the 5-5-1 Maple Leafs haven't been very good. Jonas and James provide concerning and encouraging trends, including roster construction, their defensive play, the power-play, and the overall…

  2. Which Maple Leafs have been the most disappointing so far?

    · 37 min

    James Mirtle along with former Maple Leaf Frank Corrado discuss which Maple Leafs have been the most disappointing so far this season, they talk about the revolving door of line-mates for Auston Matthews, they…

  3. Will Nylander and Matthews joining forces spark the struggling Leafs?

    · 42 min

    With the Maple Leafs off to a middling 3-3-1 start to the season, Jonas and James dissect Craig Berube's shuffling of the lines at practice on Thursday, the slow start for Max Domi, Dakota Joshua and Auston Matthews,…

  4. Stolarz calls out Maple Leafs lack of intensity and toughness

    · 36 min

    James Mirtle and Joshua Kloke discuss the Maple Leafs overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night and goalie Anthony Stolarz criticism of his team's toughness and their attention to detail, especially in…

  5. Is Cowan really the answer on the Maple Leafs top line?

    · 50 min

    With the Leafs 2-2 to start the year, Jonas and James provide their analysis on how the team looks the first four games of the season, including Easton Cowan's performance and if he is the answer on the top line with…

  6. Leafs handle the Habs on opening night

    · 44 min

    James Mirtle welcomes The Athletic's Montreal Canadiens beat writer Arpon Basu to the Leaf Report to discuss the Leafs season opening win over the Habs, and get the scouting report on new additions Cayden Primeau and…

  7. Roster upheaval at Maple Leafs camp

    · 46 min

    Jonas and James discuss the Leafs changing up the lines at training camp, the injury to Scott Laughton, if Easton Cowan is destined to begin the year in the AHL now and David Kampf being placed on waivers. The guys…

  8. Is Easton Cowan a lock to make the Maple Leafs?

    · 35 min

    James Mirtle welcomes former Maple Leaf Frankie Corrado to discuss pre-season Maple Leafs takeaways, Easton Cowan's shot at making the team, who else stays, and who goes? We get Frankie's thoughts on the Leafs revamped…

  9. Why the Maple Leafs committed to Anthony Stolarz

    · 40 min

    With training camp entering the 2nd week, the guys breakdown the below market deal for goalie Anthony Stolarz, who signed a four year extension to stay in Toronto, they discuss what role James Reimer could play with…

  10. Joseph Woll's absence magnifies lack of Leafs goalie depth

    · 47 min

    Jonas and James discuss Joseph Woll's absence at training camp, and if the Maple Leafs should be in the market for an experienced backup to begin the season. The guys take a look at the forward and defence battles at…

  11. Does Nick Robertson have a chance to get back into the Leafs good book?

    · 45 min

    James Mirtle welcomes The Athletic and TSN Hockey Insider to discuss the Maple Leafs first preseason game, Nick Robertson, Calle Järnkrok, David Kampf and Henry Thrun. Mirtle asks CJ if the Leafs were ever close to…

  12. Maple Leafs with more questions than answers on the eve of training camp

    · 51 min

    On the first new Leaf Report of the 2025/2026 season, Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle discuss the additions made by the team in the summer, where the new guys fit in, what the plan is for players like Nick Robertson,…

  13. The Marner era is over: What’s next for the Leafs?

    · 1 h 00 min

    On the final Leaf Report of the season, Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs moves leading up to free agency and on July 1st, including re-signing Steven Lorentz, trading for winger Matias Maccelli, centre…

  14. Marner's time in Toronto coming to an end

    · 49 min

    With one day until NHL Free Agency, Jonas and James welcome NHL Insider Chris Johnston to discuss the latest on Mitch Marner, the tampering allegations with the Vegas Golden Knights, Matthew Knies and John Tavares…

  15. State of the Maple Leafs heading into free agency

    · 54 min

    Jonas and James welcome Sean McIndoe to discuss the Maple Leafs off-season game plan with the draft and free agency on the horizon, The guys talk about the Mitch Marner era, why it's taking so long to re-sign John…

  16. Who are the best free agent targets for the Maple Leafs?

    · 57 min

    With the Maple Leafs off-season in full swing, Jonas and James welcome The Athletic's Dominik Luszczyszyn to discuss free agent options available to Brad Treliving's Maple Leafs with free agency less than two weeks…

  17. Centre ice depth a priority for Maple Leafs

    · 51 min

    Fresh off his road trip to Buffalo and the NHL Combine, James shares with Jonas his views on where Mitch Marner could end up in Free Agency, the possible return to Toronto for John Tavares and Max Pacioretty,…

  18. Are the Leafs learning the wrong lessons from another playoff defeat?

    · 45 min

    Jonas and James welcome TSN's Mark Masters to discuss the fallout from Brad Treliving's end of season press conference, including the Leaf GM wanting to seriously change the DNA of the team, the future of Mitch Marner…

  19. What did we learn from Keith Pelley's press conference?

    · 41 min

    Keith Pelley addresses the assembled Toronto media on Friday afternoon, the day after the MLSE CEO and President relieved Brendan Shanahan from his position as President of the Maple Leafs after an 11 year run. Jonas…

  20. Groundhog Day: The Maple Leafs failed again. What now?

    · 1 h 02 min

    Jonas and James dissect another game seven disaster for the Maple Leafs, how a team can have 'too many passengers, and not being on the same page', the failure of the Shanahan plan, and the end of an era for this…

  21. Pathetic effort in Game 5 a new low for Maple Leafs

    · 33 min

    Jonas and James try to make sense of what happened to the Maple Leafs in game 5 vs the Panthers and what, if anything can be salvaged by the team ahead of elimination game number 1, game 6 between Toronto and Florida…

  22. Will Auston Matthews rise to the occasion?

    · 31 min

    Jonas and James recap the frustrating game 4 shutout loss for the Maple Leafs vs Florida, the undisciplined play of the Leafs, the lack of secondary scoring, the struggling Leafs power-play, Max Domi's hit on Sasha…

  23. Maple Leafs have come ready to play in round 2

    · 37 min

    Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs game 2 win over Florida, Max Pacioretty turning back the clock, William Nylander setting the tone again, the Leafs shot blocking crew led by Tanev, Benoit and Rielly, and…

  24. Stolarz injury overshadows Maple Leafs game 1 win

    · 33 min

    The Maple Leafs hold on for a 5-4 win over Florida in game one of the second round. Joseph Woll relieves Anthony Stolarz, after the leafs starter took an elbow to the head by Sam Bennett. Jonas and James discuss the…

  25. Maple Leafs take care of business, advance to round 2

    · 36 min

    Jonas and James welcome Chris Johnston from The Athletic and TSN to discuss the Maple Leafs first round series win over the Ottawa Senators, the impact of head coach Craig Berube on this years roster, the improvement…

  26. Leafs core four fail again in an elimination game

    · 34 min

    Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs disappointing effort in game 5, a 4-0 loss to the Sens which extends the series to a 6th game, back in Ottawa on Thursday night. They discuss the sputtering offence, the…

  27. Simon Benoit the unlikely hero as Maple Leafs take 3-0 series lead

    · 34 min

    Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs 3-2 overtime win over the Senators. They praise the Leafs 6th defenceman Simon Benoit for scoring the OT winner, the Leafs balanced scoring, lethal power-play and the steady…

  28. Max Domi vaults Leafs to 2 games to none series lead over Senators

    · 23 min

    Jonas and James look back on game one and two in the Leafs playoff series with the Ottawa Senators which sees Toronto up 2 games to none in the series. The guys discuss what led to the huge overtime goal for Max Domi…

  29. Anthony Stolarz ready to lead Leafs into battle over the Senators

    · 45 min

    Jonas and James discuss the matchup between the Maple Leafs and the Senators as the Battle of Ontario, including the battle in net between Anthony Stolarz vs Linus Ullmark. Can the core four finally have an impact in…

  30. What is the ceiling for Matthew Knies?

    · 53 min

    Jonas and James look back on the Leafs OT win over the Lightning, to extend their lead in the Atlantic Division with 4 games remaining, and the impact that Matthew Knies had in the game and for his season overall. The…

  31. Maple Leafs clinch 9th straight playoff spot

    · 29 min

    Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs impressive win over division rival Florida on Wednesday night which extended their lead in the Atlantic Division and also clinched their 9th straight playoff berth. The guys…

  32. Maple Leafs 5 important storylines from California road trip

    · 34 min

    Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs California road trip, with back to back regulation wins over Anaheim and Los Angeles and the shootout loss to San Jose, which puts the Leafs 3 points up on Florida and Tampa…

  33. 40 goal scorer Nylander doing what he's paid to do

    · 37 min

    Jonas and James praise the work of William Nylander this season, and how Bobby McMann has fit in on the 2nd line with Willie and John Tavares. The guys discuss the race for the Atlantic Division crown, the goalie…

  34. Is Auston Matthews back?

    · 53 min

    Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs much needed win over the Flames on Monday, and the dominant performance from Captain Auston Matthews. The guys debate the Leafs power-play, and if it can deliver in the…

  35. What does the future hold for Mitch Marner in Toronto?

    · 56 min

    Jonas and James dig into the Mitch Marner contract, the attempt to deal him to Carolina at the deadline for Mikko Rantanen, if Marner is worth his demands, why the two parties haven't been able to reach a deal yet and…

  36. Laughton and Carlo strengthen the Maple Leafs for the playoff run

    · 42 min

    Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle breakdown the deadline day trades made by Brad Treliving, acquiring much needed 3rd line center Scott Laughton from the Philadelphia Flyers for a first round pick and prospect Nikita…

  37. Do the Leafs need a defenceman over a centre, ahead of deadline?

    · 46 min

    Jonas and James are back together, and with the NHL trade deadline on Friday, the guys discuss centre ice and defence targets on the Leafs shopping list, the importance of winning the Atlantic division, and the…

  38. Injuries to Tanev and Nylander cast a shadow on the Leafs win streak

    · 40 min

    Jonas Siegel, along with guest co-hosts Joshua Kloke from the Athletic and Mark Masters from TSN, talk about the Maple Leafs red hot start to the stretch run after the 4 Nations Face-Off. They get into the impact of…

  39. Where the Maple Leafs stand, at the 4-nations face-off break

    · 1 h 05 min

    Jonas and James discuss positives and negatives of the Maple Leafs season, as the NHL reaches the four nations face-off break. The guys dig into the Leafs excellent goaltending, the breakout season from Matthew Knies…

  40. What's wrong with Morgan Rielly?

    · 53 min

    Jonas and James welcome TSN hockey analyst and The Athletic Hockey Show co-host Frank Corrrado to discuss the season-long struggles for Morgan Rielly and how he can save his season with a clean reset after the Four…

  41. Rantanen trade puts spotlight on Mitch Marner extension talks

    · 45 min

    Jonas and James discuss the lack of firepower for the injury ravished Maple Leafs, Max Domi being moved back to the wing and how this depth-less team needs a healthy lineup to compete. The guys take a closer look at…

  42. 5 interesting things about the Maple Leafs right now

    · 46 min

    Jonas and James present the five most interesting things about the Maple Leafs right now, including Auston Matthews returning to full health with maximum production, what Brad Trelilving is thinking ahead of trade…

  43. Maple Leafs power-play in desperate need of an adjustment

    · 51 min

    Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs unimpressive games against the Canucks and Hurricanes, their lack of shots on net and an uninspired power-play which is in need of a revamp. The guys discuss the Matthews line,…

  44. First place Maple Leafs at the midway point

    · 1 h 08 min

    On the first new Leaf Report of the new year, Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs first half of the season, which included superb goaltending, improved defence and monster first halves for Mitch Marner, John…

  45. Maple Leaf Christmas mailbag

    · 1 h 04 min

    On the final episode of the Leaf Report for 2024, Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle answer your questions on the Maple Leafs as the year wraps up. The guys answer your questions on Mitch Marner, the Maple Leafs defence and…

  46. How Craig Berube has improved the Maple Leafs

    · 45 min

    27 games into the new season, Jonas and James take a closer look at the impact of new head coach Craig Berube on the Toronto Maple Leafs, from the defensive and offensive side of the game. The guys discuss the…

  47. Is goaltending the Maple Leafs strength this season?

    · 49 min

    Jonas and James discuss the surprisingly solid goaltending duo of Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll, the return to form from Auston Matthews and John Tavares, Fraser Minten's development with the big club, the injuries…

  48. Can the 1st place Maple Leafs continue to roll without Matthews?

    · 49 min

    The Atlantic Division leading Maple Leafs have gone 7-1 without the injured Auston Matthews. Jonas and James discuss that and the solid play of Mitch Marner in the captain's absence, how the Nylander boys faired in…

  49. Marner leading the Maple Leafs in Matthews absence

    · 49 min

    Frankie Corrado joins Jonas and James to discuss Mitch Marner's sollid play in the absence of the injured Auston Matthews, the lack of centre ice depth not only on the Leafs but throughout the NHL. The guys talk about…

  50. How real are the Maple Leaf 5 on 5 goal struggles?

    · 46 min

    Jonas and James look back on the Leafs ugly loss to Ottawa and their overtime win over the Capitals on Tuesday and Wednesday night. The boys look into the teams issues scoring 5 on 5, the injury concerns to Auston…

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