The Leaf Report
A weekly look at the Toronto Maple Leafs with The Athletic's Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle, including special guests and in-depth coverage of the Blue and White throughout the NHL season, playoffs and off-season.
Dominant Auston Matthews plays his best postseason game to date
Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs game two win over Boston, and the dominant performance from star centre Auston Matthews and the overall effort of the first line. The guys praise the surprising contributions of the 4th line, the need to stay out of the... more
49:11
Maple Leafs to meet the Bruins in round one as Auston Matthews quest for 70 ends
Jonas and James look back on the regular season of the Maple Leafs, led by the historic season by Auston Matthews and his 69 goals. The boys turn the page on the regular season and look ahead to the first round series with arch nemesis, the Boston Bruins and... more
46:48
Auston Matthews 66 goals are the most in the NHL cap era
Jonas and James marvel at the scoring prowess of Auston Matthews and if the Maple Leafs should rest him in the final game if he hasn't reached the 70 goal mark? The guys take a look at the defensive pairings, wondering if Ilya Lyubushkin and Timothy Liljegren... more
59:54
Five important questions for the Maple Leafs ahead of game one of the playoffs
Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs games this week vs the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, Auston Matthews quest to reach the 70 goal plateau and if the 70 goal benchmark is more impressive than 100 assists in a season. The guys tackle five... more
58:45
Sheldon Keefe makes a statement
Jonas and James discuss Sheldon Keefe's tough love for the Maple Leafs after a disappointing effort vs the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night, including calling out his veterans, most notably Captain John Tavares. The guys talk about the rash of injuries to... more
1:03:31
Maple Leafs penalty kill is failing without Marner and Järnkrok
Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs inability to hold leads, the penalty kill and injuries to Mitch Marner and Calle Järnkrok. They critique how the newly acquired Joel Edmundson, Connor Dewar and Ilya Lyubushkin have fared since joining the Maple Leafs. more
57:47
Why was the Maple Leafs trade deadline so underwhelming?
Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs trade deadline, with Brad Treliving acquiring Joel Edmundson on Thursday and Ilya Lyubushkin the week before to bolster the blue line, and Connor Dewar as a depth forward who should help on the penalty kill, and prospect... more
36:55
Maple Leafs Trade Board with Chris Johnston
The Athletic and TSN hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Jonas and James, four days ahead of the NHL's trade deadline to discuss how active he thinks Brad Treliving and the Maple Leafs will be this week, leading up to the Friday at 3pm ET deadline. CJ shares... more
54:06
The Boosh is back: Ilya Lyubushkin returns to the Maple Leafs to shore up the right side
On a bonus edition of the Leaf Report, Jonas and James grade the trade, as the Maple Leafs reacquire defenceman Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks, how 'Boosh' will fit in on the Maple Leafs blue-line and if General Manager Brad Treliving has another trade... more
34:26
Roster Dissection of the Maple Leafs
Jonas welcomes Mark Masters from TSN and Joshua Kloke from the Athletic on this roundtable edition of The Leaf Report. The guys dive deep into the Maple Leafs goaltending, with the team carrying three goaltenders on the roster, to the Maple Leafs left handed... more
1:04:33
I say he does it!
Jonas asks James if he thinks Auston Matthews will score 70 plus goals this season, if Tyler Bertuzzi's nightmare season will be saved with a solid playoff performance and if General Manager Brad Treliving will surrender a first round pick leading up to the... more
53:21
Morgan will appeal suspension, life without Rielly off to a good start for Maple Leafs
Jonas and James provide their thoughts on the five game suspension to Morgan Rielly, how the Leafs handled his absence in the win over St. Louis and the night to remember for Bobby McMann, as the shorthanded Leafs beat up on the Blues.The guys discuss Tyler... more
57:29
Why the Maple Leafs should be active at the trade deadline
Jonas and James provide reasons for why the Maple Leafs should be buyers, not sellers or standing pat at the NHL trade deadline, they look back on the loss and win this week vs the Islanders and Stars, the continued lack of secondary scoring depth on this team... more
1:06:36
Why have the Maple Leafs taken a step back this season?
Jonas and James dissect the Maple Leafs season at the All-Star break, including the number of players who have taken a step back from their performance from the season before. The guys discuss Ilya Samsonov's return to grace, if a three goalie system can work... more
1:06:10
Should the Maple Leafs mortgage the future for this years team?
TSN hockey analyst and former NHL defencemen Frank Corrado joins Jonas and James on this week's Leaf Report. The guys discuss the Maple Leafs recently wrapped Western Road Trip, Ilya Samsonov's big win Sunday night over Seattle, the Leafs team defence which... more
1:07:17
How concerning is the Maple Leafs' current funk?
Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs latest third period collapse and loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the recent slide which began with an OT loss to the Islanders 4 games ago, the lack of offence, the inability to hold a lead and the roster issues that this... more
52:22
Maple Leafs overpay to retain Nylander, Martin Jones flourishing in net for Toronto
Jonas and James dissect the Maple Leafs 8 year extension for William Nylander, if he can keep his career year scoring pace up, and why the Leafs have continued to overpay for their home grown stars. The guys discuss Martin Jones improbable elevation to Leaf... more
1:03:55
William Nylander contract extension imminent and can Auston Matthews score 50 in 50?
On the first Leaf Report of 2024, Jonas and James look back on a busy couple of weeks for the Maple Leafs over the Christmas break with Auston Matthews, the Leafs All-Star representative continuing to score at will, William Nylander's contract negotiations... more
40:01
State of the Maple Leafs as 2023 draws to a close
On the final episode of the Leaf Report in 2023, Jonas and James review the performance of the players three months into the 23/24 season, they look back on the calendar year that was for the Leafs and look ahead to what is in store for Toronto's hockey team... more
1:12:09
Maple Leafs solid record is deceiving, Auston Matthews scoring at will and is Ilya Samsonov broken?
Jonas and James dissect the Maple Leafs 9-1-4 record in the past 14 games and how that record is deceiving for the inconsistent Leafs this season. The guys continue to marvel at Auston Matthews, who has continued to score at a torrid pace, what the Leafs... more
1:08:13
Will Auston Matthews regain MVP form, can Joseph Woll keep up the pace in goal and is Chris Tanev destined to be a Maple Leaf?
Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs impressive game vs the Bruins which ultimately saw the blue and white lose to Boston on Saturday night, The duo asks, is it real or not, pertaining to Auston Matthews return to MVP form, if the solid play from depth... more
55:08
Maple Leafs at the quarter mark of the season
Jonas and James take stock of the Maple Leafs at the quarter mark of the season, discussing the middle of the road overall effort from a team that is supposed to be a Stanley Cup contender. They take a look at the long term injury to John Klingberg, and... more
57:15
William Nylander's Maple Leafs sweep the global series
James is joined by Chris Johnston on a Jonas-less edition of the Leaf Report to recap the Maple Leafs successful Global Series, which saw the Leafs sweep the two game series against Detroit and Minnesota. The guys discuss William Nylander's superb week in... more
47:00
William Nylander embracing trip home to Sweden with Maple Leafs
Jonas Siegel in Stockholm and James Mirtle back home in Toronto, preview the Maple Leafs two game in Sweden vs the Detroit Red Wings and the Minnesota Wild. The guys discuss William Nylander's red hot start to the season, Nikita Zadorov's request to be... more
59:56
Knies clicks with Matthews & Marner, Domi, Bertuzzi & Klingberg continue to struggle and Ryan Reaves is benched
Jonas and James discuss Matthew Knies fitting into the first line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, how Max Domi fared at centre ice vs Tampa, Tyler Bertuzzi and John Klingberg's continued struggles. how Simon Benoit and Willam Lagesson have looked on the... more
1:07:08
Do the Maple Leafs have a disconnect on the top line, issues on the PK and is Joseph Woll a true number one?
On this Halloween edition of the Leaf Report, Jonas and James play True, False or TBD. They discuss the ceiling for William Nylander this season, if the top line perhaps needs to be broken up, if Joe Woll has replaced Ilya Samsonov as the true number one... more
53:43
Woll looks to take advantage of Samsonov's struggles, Knies provides much needed secondary scoring
Jonas and James take a look back on the Maple Leafs best effort of the season, vs Tampa on the weekend. The guys discuss mixing up the forward units, Joe Woll getting the nod vs Washington and Ilya Samsonov getting extra work on ice and at the white board in... more
1:01:29
Chris Johnston on the Maple Leafs slow start to the season
Jonas and James welcome The Athletic's newest teammate, NHL insider Chris Johnston. The guys breakdown the Maple Leafs first three games, including a disappointing 4-1 home ice loss to Chicago on Monday night. The trio critique the strong play of Auston... more
52:50
Fraser Minten makes the Maple Leafs season opening roster
On this Thanksgiving episode of The Leaf Report, Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle discuss the Leafs talk of training camp, former 2nd round pick Fraser Minton making the opening night roster, the trading of Sam Lafferty, the imminent signing of Noah Gregor to a... more
59:04
Liljegren and Knies are set to breakout, Nylander at centre is a work in progress, and cap implications will play a roll in Leafs opening night roster
As the Maple Leafs training camp enters week two, Jonas and James discuss where the Leafs are as a team defensively, Timothy Liljegren and Matthew Knies who are poised to breakout this season and William Nylander's progress at the centre ice position. The guys... more
1:06:54
Nylander at Centre, Matthews to the penalty kill and Klingberg on the 1st power-play unit highlight the 1st week of training camp
With training camp in full swing, Jonas and James discuss some of the more pertinent storylines including the performance thus far of Maple Leafs first round pick Easton Cowan, how William Nylander has faired at centre, Auston Matthews on the penalty kill and... more
1:06:45
Maple Leafs training camp preview with Chris Johnston
Jonas and James welcome their friend and colleague Chris Johnston from TSN and SDPNSports to talk about the beginning of another training camp for the Maple Leafs, including the team running everyone back for another shot at a deep run in the playoffs, Ryan... more
1:14:13
Can Auston Matthews regain his Hart Trophy season form and 6 more burning questions for the Maple Leafs
On the second episode of the new season of the Leaf Report, Jonas and James discuss the most important question for seven Maple Leafs including if Auston Matthews can return to Hart Trophy form, is Timothy Liljegren ready for top four minutes, and what kind of... more
58:17
Auston Matthews, Ilya Samsonov and Sheldon Keefe's new contracts headline a busy summer for Maple Leafs
Jonas and James return with the first episode of the new season of the Leaf Report. The guys discuss the contract extension for Auston Matthews, Ilya Samsonov's one year arbitration contract, William Nylander's desire to stay with the Maple Leafs and the... more
1:09:19
Maple Leafs active in free agency, are trades next?
Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs flurry of activity during free agency, critiquing the team adding Ryan Reaves, Max Domi, John Klingberg and Tyler Bertuzzi and if this team is better then the one that got eliminated by Florida in this past seasons... more
1:05:41
Bryan Hayes on if the Maple Leafs are really going to run it back......again?
Bryan Hayes, the host of Overdrive on TSN 1050 Toronto joins Jonas and James to talk about the reports that Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving will keep the core four intact and extend Sheldon Keefe. The guys discuss what changes they'd like to see the team... more
1:11:21
Brad Treliving named 18th General Manager in Maple Leafs history
Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs hiring of Brad Treliving as the 18th General Manager in the history of Toronto's hockey team. The guys analyze Treliving's comments on Auston Matthews and the core four, Sheldon Keefe's status and the team roster at... more
41:57
Chris Johnston and Down Goes Brown on the turmoil in Toronto, as Brendan Shanahan begins the search for a new General Manager
Jonas and James welcome Chris Johnston and Down Goes Brown to provide their take on the bizarre press conference from Brendan Shanahan last week, why the relationship with Shanahan and Kyle Dubas fell apart, who the Leafs next General Manager might be, where... more
1:19:00
Kyle Dubas not offered a new contract by the Maple Leafs after a shift in thinking from Brendan Shanahan
Jonas and James breakdown the explosive, timeline outlining press conference held by Maple Leaf president Brendan Shanahan, announcing that the team had decided to move on from Kyle Dubas as the General Manager of Toronto's NHL team. The guys discuss... more
33:45
More questions than answers for the Maple Leafs after season ending media availability
Jonas and James breakdown the Maple Leafs season ending media availability and discuss the future of John Tavares, Auston Matthews, William Nylander and Mitch Marner with the Leafs. The guys wonder if Sheldon Keefe has any chance of returning, and if not him,... more
1:09:30
The Maple Leafs season of missed opportunities ends in 5 game series loss to Florida, Maple Leafs eliminated from 2nd round as season of
Jonas and James recap a disappointing end to the Maple Leafs season which saw the blue and white being eliminated in five games by the Florida Panthers. With the loss still raw for the players, coaching staff, management and their faithful fans, the boys... more
1:02:22
Maple Leafs on the brink of elimination as familiar narratives of the Dubas era dominate series with Florida
Jonas and James breakdown a disappointing game three overtime loss for the Maple Leafs in Florida on Sunday night which sees the blue and white on the brink of being swept out of the second round. The guys discuss the overall play of the 'core four' of... more
52:31
Maple Leafs get Bobrovsky'd in Game 2 as Toronto implodes in the second period
Jonas and James dissect a frustrating 3-2 Game 2 loss for the Maple Leafs at the hands of the Florida Panthers. The guys take a closer look at Ilya Samsonov being outplayed by Sergei Bobrovsky, the Matthew Knies injury, the Tavares line getting crushed... more
40:55
Maple Leafs make mistakes in game 1 loss to Florida in round 2
Coming off a game one 4-2 loss against Florida in the second round, Jonas and James take a look at what went right, what went wrong and what should be adjusted ahead of game two vs Florida on Thursday. The guys discuss perhaps sitting Mark Giordano or going... more
39:46
The 19 year curse is broken! John Tavares and the Maple Leafs advance to the 2nd round vs Florida Panthers
Jonas and James take a look back on the Maple Leafs six game series win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, and how fitting that the 19 year curse was ended with Captain John Tavares scoring the overtime series winner, plus the boys highlight the Leafs best players... more
47:28
6,948 days later, the Maple Leafs quest to advance to the 2nd round continues
On the heels of the game 5 loss, Jonas and James dissect the Leafs failure to close out the series with Tampa Bay, the nightmare game five for Justin Holl and Mark Giordano on defence, the third and fourth lines who struggled in game five, and how dangerous it... more
47:22
It was 4-1 in the 3rd period! Now the Maple Leafs can eliminate Tampa in game 5 on Thursday
Jonas and James revisit the Maple Leafs shocking come from behind 5-4 overtime victory in game four in Tampa Bay on Monday night. The guys discuss the changes the Leafs need to make tactically in game 5, what line formations they would like to see with Michael... more
46:55
Maple Leafs escape Tampa's best game of the series and snatch victory from defeat in overtime in game 3
Jonas and James breakdown a critical game three for the Maple Leafs as they steal a win over the Lightning in Tampa Bay, in overtime. The guys praise the work done in game two by Ilya Samsonov, Ryan O'Reilly, Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies and Luke Schenn but... more
44:44
Tavares hat trick leads Maple Leafs as they even up series with Tampa Bay
Jonas and James recap game two of the Leafs playoff series with Tampa, the polar opposite of game one. The guys dissect the play of Ilya Samsonov, Matthews, Marner, Nylander, O'Reilly and Tavares. Plus they offer analysis on Matthew Knies, the three fights... more
40:00
Maple Leafs playoff demons resurface in game one blowout
Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs game one loss to Tampa Bay in the first round of the playoffs. The guys discuss Ilya Samsonov's struggle in net, the poor performances of the bottom six forward group, the play of Giordano, Holl, Brodie and McCabe on the... more
40:06
Maple Leafs playoff preview with Frank Corrado
Jonas and James welcome former NHL'er and current TSN and TSN 1050 Toronto Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado, to help preview the Maple Leafs playoff series vs the Tampa Bay Lightning. The guys discuss line combinations, defence pairings, goaltending, the... more
1:08:44
Matthew Knies signs with Toronto, Maple Leafs are rolling heading into the playoffs
Jonas and James discuss the Maple Leafs recent success, with Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews stepping up as the regular season winds down, Ilya Samsonov getting some rest ahead of the playoffs in favour of Matt Murray, how the Leafs will use Ryan O'Reilly and... more
53:23
Auston Matthews is on a heater, and will it be Murray or Samsonov in game one of the playoffs?
Jonas and James stick tap Auston Matthews heater, and how well he is gelling with line-mate Mitch Marner, just in time for the playoffs. The guys discuss the second line, focusing on William Nylander and Michael Bunting who have struggled in the month of... more
1:09:19
Critiquing the Maple Leafs recent play and big playoff lineup questions
Jonas and James return with an all new Leaf Report where the boys discuss the recent play of the team, the play of Matt Murray and how the Leaf plan to use him and Ilya Samsonov as the playoffs approach. Plus the guys talk about Auston Matthews hand injury and... more
57:19
Jeff O'Neill on the Maple Leafs drive to the playoffs
Former Maple Leaf Jeff O'Neill, from Hayes, Noodles and the O-Dog on TSN 1050 joins Jonas and James on the latest Leaf Report. O-Dog, the star of the NHL trade deadline on TSN, discusses the Maple Leafs moves at the deadline, how the team shapes up leading... more
1:08:41
Kyle Dubas and the Maple Leaf finalize the roster as the trade deadline arrives
Jonas and James recap the 2023 NHL trade deadline and the multiple moves that the Maple Leafs made leading up to March 3rd. The guys discuss the departure of Rasmus Sandin and Pierre Engval and the new additions Erik Gustafsson and Luke Schenn, who landed with... more
58:25
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... more
1:11:42
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... more
1:07:45
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 the March 3rd trade deadline. Plus the guys critique the play of possible Leaf... more
1:17:06
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... more
1:13:52
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... more
1:09:27
Liljegren and Samsonov seizing the moment, defense targets for the Maple Leafs
Jonas and James take a look at the available defencemen that the Maple Leafs should target ahead of the trade deadline. The guys discuss the development of Timothy Liljegren and goalie Ilya Samsonov seizing his moment.The boys also talk about Sheldon Keefe's... more
1:14:50
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... more
1:10:07
Auston Matthews not nearly as dominant as last season, Cam Charron on the evolution of analytics in hockey
Jonas and James discuss Mitch Marner being named to the NHL all-star game and that William Nylander should be the next Leaf named to that squad, not Auston Matthews. With Matthews missing practice on Tuesday, they wonder if the star forward is again playing... more
1:12:24
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... more
49:26
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... more
1:21:53
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... more
1:16:47
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... more
1:06:38
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... more
1:03:31
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,... more
57:25
Maple Leafs win the weekend without the use of a rent a goalie!
On the heels of a triumphant weekend for the Maple Leafs, Jonas and James look back on a couple of statement games against Boston and Carolina on Saturday and Sunday. The guys praise the return of Timothy Liljegren, the surprising decision to waive Nicolas... more
1:03:59
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... more
58:25
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... more
1:00:08
Four games in for the Maple Leafs, is it time to panic?
Jonas and James take a look back on the disappointing effort against Arizona on Monday night, the controversial hand pass call and the continuing search for a solution to the Maple Leafs second line, defensive pairings and goaltending issues.The guys also... more
52:18
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... more
51:01
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,... more
41:18
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... more
1:00:54
Jake Muzzin injury puts a cloud on Maple Leafs defence as training camp begins
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 Robertson, Zach Aston-Reese and Nicolas... more
1:00:05
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... more
1:16:54
The 9 biggest storylines ahead of Maple Leafs training camp
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 Tavares, will Rasmus Sandin sign and and how... more
1:14:00
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... more
1:23:57
Calle Järnkrok joins the Maple Leafs in free agency, to wrap an active week for the Maple Leafs
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. Jonas and Mirtle debate if the Leafs are any... more
1:16:52
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... more
1:04:47
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... more
53:51
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... more
57:50
The Giordano discount
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 this off-season including possibly moving... more
1:09:44
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... more
1:13:26
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.
19:09
Maple Leafs on a mission to exorcise their demons in game 7 vs Tampa Bay
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 Nylander and Jack Campbell and the... more
1:02:00
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... more
55:55
Future of Sports Pt. 1
In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital.
22:25
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... more
53:38
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... more
45:33
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... more
55:18
Maple Leafs dominate Tampa Bay in game one of playoffs as Mitch Marner has a playoff game to remember
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 factor, Mitch Marner's overall... more
42:28
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.
1:02:58
Jack Campbell shines on, in an otherwise uninspiring three game road trip for the Maple Leafs
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 night. The guys talk about Jack Campbell's... more
49:22
Is Auston Matthews injury a concern, Power-play production has stalled and Pierre Engvall has turned into a legitimate top nine forward
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 Bruins in round one of the Stanley Cup... more
1:09:46
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... more
1:07:26
Chris Johnston on the work ahead for the Maple Leafs ahead of the playoffs
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 Jake Muzzin on defence, Jack Campbell... more
1:03:20