Homestand Leafs

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin react to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ final press conference of the season, which included Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment CEO Keith Pelley, President Brendan Shanahan, and General Manager Brad Treliving. The boys discuss comments made by the Leafs management, Sheldon Keefe’s firing, coaching candidates, Rod Brind'Amour, Shanahan’s job securit...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin react to another failed Toronto Maple Leafs season after the Leafs were eliminated in the first round of the NHL playoffs by the Boston Bruins in Game 7. They also discuss comments from the Maple Leafs end-of-season media interviews, which include Sheldon Keefe, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, John Tavares, Morgan Rielly, Auston Matthews and Il...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin recap the Toronto Maple Leafs’ game-five win over the Boston Bruins to extend this series to six. The boys discuss how the Leafs must replicate their inspiring performance on Tuesday, tonight, to force a pivotal game seven including another solid performance from Joseph Woll (00:55). Then, they talk about William Nylander and David Pastrnak and...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Game 4 loss to the Boston Bruins, Auston Matthews’ health, Sheldon Keefe’s comments about his team's "effort" level, John Tavares vs. Brad Marchand, and why now is the time for the Leafs' Core Four to change the narrative (00:47). Then, they talk about Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander's bench...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin first react to Elliotte Friedman’s update on William Nylander’s injury and Nylander’s status for Game 4 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins. Then, they begin to break down the Leafs’ 4-2 loss to Boston in game 3, why going 0-5 on the power play killed their hopes of winning on Wednesday night and how Nylander can solve the Leafs’...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin recap the Toronto Maple Leafs’ game-one loss to the Boston Bruins. The boys discuss why the Leafs continue to struggle in Game One of the playoff series and how the big guns can’t seem to create offence come playoff time (00:45). Then, they talk about William Nylander and his mysterious injury, which has kept him out of Game One and potentially...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin preview the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Round One matchup against the Boston Bruins, They also discuss Auston Matthews’ failed chase for 70 goals in a single NHL Season and if it could affect the Toronto Maple Leafs’ morale heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs (00:44).  Then, they talk about the Leafs’ four-game losing streak to end the season, Willi...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin discuss Auston Matthews’ pursuit of 70 goals, whether Sheldon Keefe will have no choice but to play in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ final two games of the season against the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning and how this version Matthews compares to Connor McDavid (00:40).  Then, they talk about Nick Robertson’s chances of making the Leafs p...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin discuss the success of the Toronto Maple Leafs' top line, which includes Auston Matthews, Tyler Bertuzzi, and Max Domi. They also discuss Matthews’ pursuit of 70 goals and Sheldon Keefe’s decision not to have Matthews on the ice during an empty net situation against the New Jersey Devils (00:45).  Then, they discuss Nick Robertson’s chances of...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin recap the Toronto Maple Leafs' 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens and discuss Sheldon Keefe's new forward lines. They debate whether these new balanced lines will create matchup problems for whoever Toronto faces in round one (1:10). Then, they talk about Brad Treliving and how the Leafs' General Manager may have been right all along about his...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin recap the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning and discuss the Lightning’s resurgence. They debate if the Leafs are getting the credit they deserve for the season they are having despite multiple setbacks (00:53).  Then, they talk about Sheldon Keefe experimenting with his 4th line, what Ryan Reaves could bring to the NHL Pl...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin discuss Auston Matthews's hitting the 60-goal mark once again and how he ranks amongst the greatest snipers in NHL history (00:43). Then, they talked about what they liked and didn’t like about the Leafs’ 3-0 win over the Buffalo Sabers, including Ilya Samsonov's impressive shutout and why the goalie debate should be over. Plus, the Leafs' pena...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin discuss Sheldon Keefe’s post-game comments, in which he called out Toronto Maple Leafs players, including captain John Tavares (00:49).  Then, they talked about what they liked and didn’t like about the Leafs’ 6-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils, including Joseph Woll’s underwhelming performance, Woll’s chances of becoming the Leafs’ number one g...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers, secondary scoring from Bobby McMann and Pontus Holmberg and Joel Edmundson’s impact since the trade deadline (01:04).  Then, they discuss the Leafs’ 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, why the Leafs lost, Joseph Woll’s 41 save performance, Ilya Samsonov’s injury, TJ B...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 7-3 win over the Washington Capitals, the NHL’s promotion of Alexander Ovechkin’s chase to break Wayne Gretzky’s goalscoring record and the Leafs responding to Sheldon Keefe calling them out after losing to the Philadelphia Flyers (00:51).  Then, they talk about the chemistry between Auston Matthews and Max Domi...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 4-3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, Sheldon Keefe calling out his team and Auston Matthews’ performances without Mitch Marner (00:47).  Then, they talk about what they did and didn’t like from the loss against the Flyers including the Morgan Rielly and TJ Brodie pairing, William Nylander, Simon Benoit and Pontu...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 3rd period collapse against the Carolina Hurricanes and why the Leafs' power play and penalty kill will be the reason they lose in the NHL Playoffs (00:49).  Then, they discuss John Tavares and William Nylander’s post-game comments and why there could be a serious lack of leadership and accountability within the...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin discuss the Leafs re-signing winger Bobby McMann to a brand new contract worth over $2.5 million. With McMann signed, ed, they floated the idea of giving him a shot on the first line. (01:00). Then, they talk about Sheldon Keefe's cryptic comments on Mitch Marner's mysterious injury that has held him off the ice for the past week. Should fans h...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin discuss the Eastern Conference playoff picture, John Tortorella’s suspension, the Leafs vs. Flyers, and why Auston Matthews will end his scoring slump (00:51).  Then, they talk about Justin not respecting loser points in the NHL, top priorities for the Maple Leafs to address before the NHL playoffs, Timothy Liljegren and Albert explains why thi...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' 3-2 win in Montreal on Saturday night, Sheldon Keefe’s decision to scratch Simon Benoit, and Timothy Liljegren’s chances of playing in the playoffs (00:50). Then, they talk about Auston Matthews' goal-scoring slump and the effects of not having Mitch Marner in the Leafs lineup. Plus, they break down what the Lea...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin share their instant analysis of the Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Trade Deadline moves, Connor Dewar and the Joel Edmundson acquisition (00:47).  Then, briefly discuss Cade Webber and Albert calls out Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander and John Tavares for not producing in the Maple Leafs’ most important games this season (17:08).  Final...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin share their thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins and the reaction of Maple Leafs fans. They also have a heated debate about how the Leafs should approach the NHL Trade Deadline (00:41).  Then, they make their final assessments of who Brady Treliving should trade for ahead of the deadline and what the Leafs need to...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin share their reaction to Ryan Reaves’ fight with Matt Rempe, Rempe’s hit on Lyubushkin, and they debate if Rielly and Lyubushkin are the Maple Leafs’ top defensive pair (00:41). Then, they talk about Sheldon Keefe benching William Nylander for almost a period during the New York Rangers game on Saturday night, Nylander’s response, Keefe’s coachi...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin share their reactions to the Toronto Maple Leafs' recent trade, acquiring Iyla Lyubushkin by trading draft picks with both Anaheim Duck and Carolina Hurricanes (00:41). Then, they dissect Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving’s comments about potentially dealing the Leafs’ first-round pick before the NHL Trade Deadline (17:20). Finally, th...

In this episode of Homestand Leafs, Albert and Justin react to the Toronto Maple Leafs' 6-2 home loss to the Vegas Golden Knights (00:43). Then, they talk about Sheldon Keefe’s ejection and why Morgan Rielly and TJ Brodie should never be used a defence pairing again for the Leafs and the importance of getting a right shot defenceman to play with Rielly (12:05). Finally, the guys discuss the Leafs...