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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. Maple Leafs split first two games of the new season

    · 51 min

    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…

  2. Maple Leafs roster set with 4 dollars to spare

    · 41 min

    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…

  3. Nick Robertson primed to make Maple Leafs opening night roster

    · 1 h 01 min

    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…

  4. Jake Muzzin injury puts a cloud on Maple Leafs defence as training camp begins

    · 1 h 00 min

    Jonas and James tackle a number of issues as training camp for the Maple Leafs is well underway. The boys take a closer look at Ilya Samsonov, Denis Malgin, Jordie Benn, Victor Mete, Calle Järnkrok, Adam Gaudette, Nick…

  5. Chris Johnston on Auston Matthews next contract vs Nathan MacKinnon's, Rasmus Sandin and Kyle Dubas future with the Maple Leafs

    · 1 h 17 min · Explicit

    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…

  6. The 9 biggest storylines ahead of Maple Leafs training camp

    · 1 h 14 min · Explicit

    On the season premiere of the Leaf Report, Jonas and James tackle the nine biggest storylines ahead of Maple Leafs training camp, including the fourth line, the salary cap numbers crunch, who will skate with John…

  7. Down Goes Brown grades the Maple Leafs off-season on the season finale of the Leaf Report

    · 1 h 24 min · Explicit

    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…

  8. Calle Järnkrok joins the Maple Leafs in free agency, to wrap an active week for the Maple Leafs

    · 1 h 17 min

    Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs activity during free agency, acquiring Matt Murray via trade, and signing Ilya Samsonov, Nicolas Aube-Kubel, Adam Gaudette, Victor Mete and Jordie Benn as free agents.…

  9. Mrazek peters out in Toronto, Matt Murray linked to the Leafs ahead of free agency on Wednesday

    · 1 h 05 min · Explicit

    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…

  10. What the Timothy Liljegren extension means for Rasmus Sandin and Josh Kloke previews the Leafs at the NHL Draft

    · 54 min

    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…

  11. If it's not Jack Campbell, then who is it?

    · 58 min

    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…

  12. The Giordano discount

    · 1 h 10 min

    Jonas and James look back on Brendan Shanahan, Kyle Dubas and Sheldon Keefe's press conference after the Leafs were eliminated in seven games to Tampa Bay and take a look at some of the pressing concerns for the team…

  13. Effort was there, a different year, but the same result, Maple Leafs eliminated in game seven

    · 1 h 13 min · Explicit

    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…

  14. Future of Sports Pt. 2

    · 19 min

    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…

  15. Future of Sports Pt. 1

    · 22 min

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  16. Maple Leafs on a mission to exorcise their demons in game 7 vs Tampa Bay

    · 1 h 02 min · Explicit

    On the nine year anniversary of the Maple Leafs collapse in Boston in game 7, Jonas and James look back on the game 6 overtime loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday night. The guys praise Auston Matthews, John Tavares, William…

  17. Core four and Jack Campbell lead the Maple Leafs to victory in game 5

    · 56 min

    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…

  18. Maple Leafs fail to show up in game 4 loss to Tampa Bay

    · 54 min · Explicit

    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…

  19. Jack Campbell shines as the Maple Leafs take a 2 games to 1 lead over Tampa Bay

    · 46 min · Explicit

    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…

  20. Bad penalties and special team struggles even the series between the Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay

    · 55 min · Explicit

    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…

  21. Maple Leafs dominate Tampa Bay in game one of playoffs as Mitch Marner has a playoff game to remember

    · 42 min

    Jonas and James break apart the Maple Leafs 5-0 win over defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay on night one of the NHL playoffs. The guys discuss the penalty kill on the five minute major to Kyle Clifford, the crowd…

  22. Live Maple Leafs Q&A ahead of the playoffs

    · 1 h 03 min

    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. Hosted…

  23. Jack Campbell shines on, in an otherwise uninspiring three game road trip for the Maple Leafs

    · 49 min

    Jonas and James dissect the Maple Leafs three game road swing which included the beat down in Tampa Bay, the bounce back loss in OT to Florida and an ordinary performance in a shootout win vs Washington on Sunday…

  24. Is Auston Matthews injury a concern, Power-play production has stalled and Pierre Engvall has turned into a legitimate top nine forward

    · 1 h 10 min · Explicit

    Jonas and James return with a new Leaf Report on the heels of the Leafs win over Philadelphia on Tuesday Night. The guys discuss who the 2nd place Maple Leafs match up against best, the Tampa Bay Lightning or Boston…

  25. Playoff bound Maple Leafs a complete no show in latest loss to Buffalo

    · 1 h 07 min · Explicit

    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…

  26. Chris Johnston on the work ahead for the Maple Leafs ahead of the playoffs

    · 1 h 03 min

    Chris Johnston from NorthStar Bets, TSN and The Chris Johnston Show podcast at the Athletic joins Jonas and Mirtle to discuss the Maple Leafs win over Tampa Bay and their OT loss in Florida which included the return of…

  27. Auston Matthews closing in on 50 as Maple Leaf injuries pile up

    · 1 h 18 min · Explicit

    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,…

  28. New Leafs Mark Giordano and Colin Blackwell prepare for their debut on Wednesday, Did Kyle Dubas do enough on deadline day?

    · 1 h 15 min

    Jonas and James reconvene after their emergency Leaf Report on Sunday and Mark Giordano and Colin Blackwell's first practice with the Maple Leafs ahead of the leafs hosting New Jersey on Wednesday evening. The guys…

  29. Mark Giordano & Colin Blackwell join Maple Leafs, Mrazek waived, Dermott dealt to Vancouver

    · 35 min · Explicit

    Jonas and James provide Leaf nation with an emergency Sunday podcast, the day before the NHL trade deadline. The boys dissect the Leafs deal with the Seattle Kraken for Toronto native Mark Giordano, and right hand…

  30. Is Erik Källgren the answer to the Maple Leafs goaltending woes, or can we just enjoy his shutout win for what it was?

    · 56 min · Explicit

    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…

  31. Auston Matthews competing on another level right now

    · 1 h 12 min · Explicit

    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…

  32. Down Goes Maple Leafs

    · 1 h 07 min

    Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs terrible effort at home vs Buffalo on Wednesday night, including a brutal performance from Petr Mrazek, the wobbly defensive units and an out of synch forward group, and the harsh…

  33. Rodion Amirov battling a brain tumour, Maple Leafs have lost three straight for the first time since October.

    · 1 h 03 min · Explicit

    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,…

  34. Defence trade targets for the Maple Leafs with the the Holl/Muzzin pairing seemingly cursed

    · 1 h 13 min · Explicit

    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…

  35. Auston Matthews injury update, Kyle Dubas trade deadline plan and Dom Luszczyszyn takes questions on the Pod-Bag

    · 57 min · Explicit

    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…

  36. Maple Leafs reach the all-star break with the fourth best points percentage in the NHL

    · 1 h 04 min · Explicit

    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…

  37. TSN's Mark Masters on the Maple Leafs as they near the midway point of the season

    · 1 h 11 min

    TSN's Leaf Reporter Mark Masters joins Jonas and Mirtle for a midseason discussion on the Maple Leafs. The boys talk about Sheldon Keefe's decision to put Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander on separate…

  38. 'Soft' Maple Leafs feel the wrath of Sheldon Keefe and the fans

    · 1 h 00 min · Explicit

    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…

  39. NHL Insider Chris Johnston on the state of the Maple Leafs

    · 1 h 13 min · Explicit

    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…

  40. Reasons for optimism outweigh pessimism in 2022, for the Maple Leafs

    · 39 min · Explicit

    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…

  41. Maple Leafs decimated by COVID-19 have games in Vancouver, Calgary and Seattle postponed

    · 37 min · Explicit

    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…

  42. Jack Campbell joins Auston Matthews in the Hart Trophy conversation

    · 58 min · Explicit

    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…

  43. Auston Matthews and Morgan Rielly lead a depleted Maple Leaf team as the Leafs prepare to be without Jason Spezza for the next 6 games.

    · 47 min · Explicit

    Jonas and James talk about Auston Matthews and the red hot streak he has been on, as he leads the Maple Leafs to a bounce back win over Columbus after dropping two straight to Minnesota and Winnipeg. The guys look…

  44. Maple Leafs 15-2 run vaults them into first overall in the NHL

    · 1 h 04 min

    Jonas and James return with a new Leaf Report, fresh off the Maple Leafs 8-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday evening. The guys tackle a few topics and ask what is more encouraging, Auston Matthews heating…

  45. California Leaf Report extended Pod-Bag

    · 38 min

    Jonas and James record a new Leaf Report from California ahead of the Leafs three game road swing vs Los Angeles, San Jose and Anaheim. The boys spend the entire episode answer your questions on the Leafs, in an…

  46. Maple Leafs shakeup the lines even with the team winning.

    · 44 min

    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…

  47. Maple Leafs have gone streaking! It's all fine now, or is it?

    · 57 min · Explicit

    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…

  48. Morgan Rielly signs eight-year, 60 million extension.

    · 44 min · Explicit

    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…

  49. Maple Leafs brutal efforts reminiscent of playoff loss to Montreal

    · 1 h 02 min · Explicit

    Jonas and James return with a sky is falling episode of the Leaf Report as this Maple Leaf start to the season feels a lot like the last three games of their seven game series vs Montreal last season. The guys look at…

  50. William Nylander and Jack Campbell standout above the rest for the Maple Leafs after first four games

    · 1 h 08 min

    Jonas and James critique Auston Matthews season debut in the Leafs 2-1 OT loss to the NY Rangers, they praise the play of William Nylander and Michael Bunting and why the chemistry between Mitch Marner and John Tavares…

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