The Leaf Report: A show about the Toronto Maple Leafs

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 the playoffs? Will Matthew Knies take his previously solid playoff play a step further? Plus the guys provide an update on the walking wounded, Max Pacioretty, Jake McCabe, Oliver Ekm...

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 guys discuss Anthony Stolarz, the projected game one starter, who should play on the 2nd line with Tavares and Nylander, what they do with Nick Robertson in the playoffs, and they pa...

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 praise the play of Mitch Marner, on the cusp of his first 100 point season, Jake McCabe's impact on the blueline and Anthony Solarz, all but solidifying the starting assignment in g...

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 in the race for the Atlantic Division crown, ahead of previewing the massive home game vs the Panthers on Wednesday night in Toronto. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer:...

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 rotation, bottom of the lineup competition and how Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo have fit in with the Leafs so far. Hosts: Jonas Siegel & James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted o...

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 playoffs, if Brandon Carlo and Scott Laughton can provide the defence that the team needs in the post season, and if they have enough scoring, if the penalty kill will improve and the go...

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 if Leafs management has soured on the star winger? Plus the guys answer your questions in a post deadline pod-bag and look ahead to the Leafs next game, and a possible playoff previe...

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 Grebenkin, and the Leafs getting top 4, right shot defenseman Brandon Carlo from the Bruins, for Fraser Minten and a conditional first round pick. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Pro...

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 lackluster performance against the Sharks on Monday night. Plus the guys critique the return of Calle Järnkrok, and what in the world is wrong with Auston Matthews? Hosts: Jonas Siegel and...

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 the suspected long-term injury to Chris Tanev, the injury to William Nylander, Nick Robertson and Pontus Holmberg filling the net, an exhausted looking Auston Matthews, a rejuvenated M...

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 and Bobby McMann and solid efforts from stars John Tavares, Mitch Marner and William Nylander. The guys try to find solutions for some of the nagging issues with the team, including t...

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 Nations Face-Off. The guys discuss the Leafs powerplay, the stellar performances from Joseph Woll, the Leafs missing out on acquiring Mikael Granlund and how the announcement of a salar...

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 what centres would be suitable fits for the Leafs, with the trade deadline 5 and a half weeks out and how the Mikko Rantanen trade puts the spotlight back on the Mitch Marner contract...

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 deadline, Craig Berube's presence behind the bench, the powerless power-play and what the defensive pairings will look like for the rest of the season. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirt...

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, which has struggled of late, Max Domi's disappointing season, and we get an injury update on Anthony Stolarz and Jake McCabe.  Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Dome...

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 Tavares, William Nylander and Matthew Knies. Chris Johnston from TSN and The Athletic joins the boys to get his impressions on the Maple Leafs first half of the season, Auston Matthew...

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 goaltending, what players are on Brad Treliving's shopping list ahead of the trade deadline, and so much more. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Ac...

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 defensive improvements led by free agent signing Chris Tanev and the dip in offence production for the team including a down year from Auston Matthews and a lack of production from the botto...

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 on defence and Mitch Marner being named to Team Canada for the 4-Nations Face-off in February.  Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

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 their first game together, the addition of Frazer Minton to the Leafs lineup and they look ahead to the Leafs Florida road trip vs the Panthers and the Lightning this week. Hosts: Jonas...

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 the 5 game suspension to Ryan Reaves, and how that will shape the 4th line, taking a chance on Marlies call ups to fill the void for struggling Leafs like Nick Robertson, Pontus Holm...

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 Matthews, if William Nylander can win the Rocket Richard, they discuss the Maple Leafs lack of centre depth and evaluate defender Jani Hakanpää's debut vs the Caps.  Hosts: Jonas Siegel...

Jonas and James discuss the injury to captain Auston Matthews, and who, if anyone can step up in his place. The guys praise the rejuvenated power-play, the solid goaltending of Anthony Stolarz, and take a closer look at William Nylander's ice time and the lack of goal scoring from the bottom six, and offensive minded players like Max Domi and Nick Robertson.  Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle P...

Jonas and James discuss the breaking news, the Maple Leafs trading Timothy Liljegren to the San Jose Sharks for a 2025 third-round pick, 2026 sixth-round pick and defenseman Matt Benning. The guys look back on Liljegren's time in Toronto, and look ahead to the return of injured defenceman Jani Hakanpää. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Jonas and James recap the Maple Leafs win in Winnipeg on Monday night, the new look power-play and Jake McCabe's five year contract extension, before filling out report cards for the Leafs forwards, defenders, goaltending and coaching, ten games into the season.  Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.